As a record store, it is our job to act as your personalized tour guide through the millions of albums that have been recorded and sold over the 100 plus years of recorded music. A little one on one conversation usually does the trick, but so much of record shopping is about the quiet time […]
Once again, we dredge the bottom of a sea of vinyl to bring hidden treasures to the surface on another installment of Alphabetized Into Obscurity: A Journey Into The Unknown. The Neon Philharmonic – ST [Warner Bros. 1969] There is no shortage of lost and forgotten psych pop bands from the 60s. We could probably […]
These are just a few shows happening in February that we’re looking forward to. For a complete listing of shows happening in the valley, check out our complete concert calendar at Silverplatter.info For a list of shows Stinkweeds is selling tickets for, check out Stinkweeds.com Dario’s Picks: Kid Koala – February 4th – MIM (Musical […]
It looks like we’re off to a great start for 2018! The releases are always a little sparse at the end of any year, so we’ve been eager to hear some new music and share some of our favorites. Disclaimer: Some of these albums may not be out yet. We will include a release date […]
Black Friday is perhaps the most contentious of unofficial holidays. Following immediately after one of our most popular holidays, it can be seen by some as another corporate revenue grab, that takes advantage of all the hard working people, who are trying to enjoy a very well deserved day off, with family and friends. On […]
It’s November! And, as much as we love our colder months, there is also the stress of added obstacles of holiday shopping, snowbirds, travel plans, family visits, pulling out the sweaters and jackets, waiting for the car to warm up, shoveling snow! Maybe there won’t be any snow shoveling. But, all of this can make […]
Once again, we explore the unknown corners of our record store to find the lost and forgotten. What horrors lurk beyond the Pixies reissues and Thee Oh Sees albums OH SO MANY THEE OH SEES ALBUMS! SERIOUSLY, DO THEY EVER TAKE A DAY OFF! Follow the candleabra and stay close to the flame, while we […]
This Saturday, August 12th marks the 140th anniversary of the invention of the phonograph, by Thomas Edison. We decided to pay tribute by sharing a little bit of history, a discussion on the cultural significant and some personal stories about our relationship with this world changing invention. Of course, there is so much more to […]
I have a love/hate relationship with holiday shopping. I am not a fan of the crazy crowds and loud, obnoxious advertising. However, I do enjoy the challenge of picking out the perfect gift for someone. I even enjoy the added challenge of having nothing in common with that person. It’s a test of the ego. […]
The low rumble of a timpani drum or the crescendo of strings, climbing up the chromatic scale. There’s that melody again! Last time you heard that, it did not end well! It must be a foreshadowing of something terrible. What danger could be lingering around the corner? Is it an axe murderer? Is it the […]