What happens when a pop band turns a London council block into a concept album? In 2005, Saint Etienne released “Tales from Turnpike House,” a quietly radical record that captured the rhythms, routines, and quiet poetry of suburban life. Today we explore the album’s architectural inspiration, its place in the […]
A deep dive into Morrissey’s “The Last of the Famous International Playboys,” this episode unravels its dark ties to real-life gangsters (Ronnie and Reggie Kray), the glamorization of violence, and the media’s obsession with infamy. This story traces the song’s roots in British crime history, its place in Morrissey’s post-Smiths […]
In 2001, the most unlikely rock album took the world by storm. It didn’t feature seasoned musicians. It featured 200 elementary school kids in a school gym, performing rock and pop songs of the 1970s, in the 1970s, in a single take. It’s backbone: the music of Brian Wilson and […]
Franz Ferdinand’s debut album just hit its 20th anniversary. Today, I’m digging through my record collection to pull out 10 albums you should check out if you like this album. From the origins of post punk to modern bands and albums in that sub genre to dance pop and dance […]
What happened to Bandbox? The vinyl retailer has filed for an assignment for the benefit of creditors. If you are a fan of the exclusive vinyl company or if you have an outstanding order from the exclusive vinyl retailer, take note! Now, I’m not a lawyer and this is not […]
In light of The Decemberists’ 2024 album As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again, I’m digging deep into my vinyl record collection and sharing the band’s journey from their formation in 2000 through the latest from the new album. I’ll share all studio albums in my collection, a […]
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. 👍 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 […]
