Gift Guide

Turn on, Tune in, Drop The Needle!

Once upon a time, I helped fund a turntable company from Woburn, MA by buying a turntable from their Kickstarter fundraiser. I'm pleased...

Metallica: Back to the Front

There was a point in time that Metallica was everything to me. I saw the band for the first time on the 'Ride The Lightning' tour in a...

Big Fudge: Record Cleaning Kit

A question about vinyl care hit our inbox this week. They were wondering if we had any recommendations for a record cleaning kit to...

The Best Turntable Under $150

Are you looking for the perfect starter turntable at a reasonable price? Look no further than Audio-Technica's AT-LP60X. This is...

Turntable Kitchen

Seattle-based Turntable Kitchen is run by Kasey and Matthew. The inspired couple's aim is to "infuse good taste into all aspects of...

Needles & Plastic: Flying Nun Records, 1981–1988

Matthew Goody's Needles & Plastic tells the story of New Zealand's Flying Nun Records music label. The label was founded by Roger...

Introducing Turntable Lab

“A smart person is not one that knows the answers, but one who knows where to find them...” I didn't share the above quote with hopes of...

All Things Must Grass

Have you heard of Dad Grass? In the words of NYMag, it’s “the CBD product that convinced me CBD is actually a thing.” I've had my eye on...

Mondo: The Art Of Soundtracks

Another book that I purchased, packed away, and will see again when surrounded by different walls is Mondo: The Art Of Soundtracks. I...

Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting

I'm in the process of moving again. I'm staying in San Marcos, but relocating to a nicer apartment. I officially get the keys on October...