Apparently the difference matters… Let’s take a look at some of the comments on my popular “Don’t Collect Vinyl” video. Today, I’m digging into the comments specifically around collecting vinyl. It’s a distinction that apparently matters A LOT. By exploring these comments, I’ve found that many people do not consider […]
In January of 2010, indie and dream pop duo Beach House had made the jump to Sub Pop Records, releasing their third album, Teen Dream. In this video, I dig into the album history, from the group’s 2004 formation through the release of their first two albums on Carpark Records, […]
Today we’re taking a trip back in time 20 years to count down the top 25 albums of 2004. I scoured by vinyl record collection for some of my favorite indie rock albums, and dropped in a few extras that I don’t have on vinyl. đ Subscribe For More: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 […]
What are 10 albums that changed my life? I stumbled across this ten-day challenge where you are tasked with sharing one album a day that greatly influenced your music journey and your taste in music. I decided to take on the challenge, but approach it as a countdown here on […]
In their sophomore release “Wall of Eyes”, The Smile (feat. Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner), the band delivers a stunning LP packed with eerie greatness. Dig into my first album review of 2024! â Subscribe to the Channel: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 â Become […]
Did you miss it? I did. Drop Nineteens, the elusive shoegaze band from the early to mid 1990s from Boston, released a new album in fall 2023. It’s called Hard Light and today I’m giving it an album review, digging into the vinyl record, and sharing my thoughts. From parallels […]
đ Subscribe for weekly music history videos: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 It’s time to go deep into the history and story of Misery is a Butterfly, the 2004 album by Blonde Redhead. We’ll go deep, exploring the band’s noise pop origins and their move from Smells Like to Touch & Go. For Misery, […]
Sight Unseen: Today I am unboxing a new copy of GLASGOW EYES by famed 1980s and 1990s noise pop band THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN. This is the Reid brothers’ 2024 album, and their first since 2017’s Damage And Joy. It celebrates 40 years of JAMC! This copy is on […]
It’s VINYL HAUL time! In a recent video titled “NO MORE VINYL,” I shared why I’m paring down my collection a little. Of course, that doesn’t mean I don’t still have a new record or two coming in. Today I look back at the first three months of 2024 and […]
What are some perfect 10/10 albums to own on vinyl? I scoured my collection to pick out 10 essential vinyl records to own. From 90s alt rock and shoegaze to a classic post-punk gem, a rare (for me) rap album to a few deep cut indie rock classics, this list […]
