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 […]
I took a trip out to Fort Worth the other weekend and visited a great little shop called Doc’s Records & Vintage. Today, I’m going to share everything I picked up. Get ready, as there were 5 records and upwards of 20 singles! Featuring the likes of Mount Eerie, Microphones, […]
Active from 1983 to 1999, Creation Records left an undeniable mark on independent music, sparking new scenes and inspiring and influencing bands and genres that would follow. Many of the artists they released fit into the alt rock, shoegaze and Brit pop genres, and that’s what I’m looking at today. […]
I recently shared the top 10 albums I play on vinyl, and it got me thinking — how does that compare to the top 10 BANDS that I spin from my record collection? Today, I set out to answer that question in a good ol’ countdown video. While there is […]
2023 has been quite a year for vinyl, with a slew of reissues and first pressings of album never before released on wax. I count down my favorites. These are my top 10 reissues of 2023, including an honorable mention. What was your favorite? I’d love to know! 👍 Subscribe […]
