This is the story of how the collapse of Mercer Arts Center and a band on the hunt for a new venue led to CBGB’s and the birth of punk rock. Sometimes seemingly disconnected events in history ripple and have monumental impact. This is the story of a few such […]
Vinyl Records are all the rage these days, but getting into collecting records can be overwhelming. This video compiles pieces of my previous videos into a single massive one that covers a lot of what you should know as you get started with your new hobby. So, if you’re looking […]
There’ll be icicles and birthday clothes, and sometimes there’ll be sorrow. Welcome to the Vinyl Monday midseason special! We’re halfway through another year of the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts on Joni Mitchell’s classic album, Blue (released 1971.) Subscribe for more Vinyl […]
Radiohead debuted “True Love Waits” in Brussels in 1995 while on tour for The Bends. They tried to capture it in the studio for OK Computer, then again for Kid A and Amnesiac, failing at every turn. Yet fans LOVED it. This is the story of Radiohead’s ‘secret song,’ “True […]
It’s time for an album review of the long out-of-print vinyl pressing of the 764-HERO album “Weekends of Sound” from Up Records released in 2000. I share some common themes from reviews written around the time of release, including similarities between other Pacific Northwest bands from the day like Modest […]
Some of them are old, some of them are new. Some of them will turn up when you least expect them to. Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts […]
Most people remember Blind Melon for a single song, but their 1995 album was raw and misunderstood. This is the story of Blind Melon’s struggles with fame after the success of “No Rain”, leading to the creation of an album that was completely misunderstood: “Soup.” Yet, it was a big […]
“Mouthful of Cavities” is one of Blind Melon’s most heartbreaking songs. But what does it mean? And why did Shannon Hoon write those lyrics? This is the REAL history and meaning behind the classic song off Blind Melon’s sophomore album “Soup,” including the heartbreaking story behind its recording, and why […]
Step back in time to 1980! Join me as I dust off some of my favorite vinyl records from this incredible year in music history. In this video, I’ll be sharing a deep dive into my personal record collection, highlighting the albums that defined the sound of 1980. From post-punk […]
Morrissey once said that “The Boy With The Thorn In His Side” was his favorite song by The Smiths. Today we look into the story behind the song, and why it resonated so deeply with the band’s former frontman. Released as a single in 1985, the track would find a […]
