Vinyl Lives

California’s Napa Valley is known for its rich presence in the wine history books. Its lush Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect area to grow the grapes that go into some of the world’s most renowned bottles of wine, and this wealthy area has a new place to test some of these fine elixirs. Folklore […]

Southern California, home to the stars, sun-drenched memories, and some of the finest record shops on the West Coast of the United States. Through the rich musical history that has driven the area’s art scene for decades and continues to do so, many locals have been inspired to get involved. Whether you were starting a […]

Life has a funny way of placing you right where you need to be. The journey could be a long and confusing one, but it ultimately lands you in your own corner of the universe, a customizable reality all of your own. For Jen Keenan, head honcho at the soon-to-be iconic Queen B Vinyl Cafe, […]

With Record Store Day 2025 right around the corner, indie record shops worldwide are gearing up for the biggest vinyl event of the year. Tula’s Studio Records is no exception. The one-stop-shop record palace strikes a delicate balance between classic records and new releases and offers turntable equipment. Its vast selection showcases its dedication to […]

“When your light goes out, what is there?” Sometimes loss can emerge in songs before we know it’s there. At least that’s how it felt to Seattle-based musician Craig Klein, who asked himself this question. Last August, Klein, who records music under the name Ohr and formerly fronted The Race, was deep into the recording […]

Mary Ocher has been pushing the boundaries of pop and avant-garde music for almost two decades, transcending the lines between high and low cultures. A punk poet, sound artist, director and visual artist, Ocher counts artists such as Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Animal Collective, Sean Lennon, and Nan Goldin among her admirers. Focusing on […]

Combining two of your favorite things always looks good on paper. Garlic and chives? Genius. Cigarettes and coffee? Even better. Mixing your love of social media with your furry best friend to make your dog an Instagram account? The passion is there I guess. Now and again, a combo comes along that is so enticing […]

The places your passions can take you are endless. As music fans, we have heard some of the most awe-inspiring tales pave roads of gold for some of the most acclaimed artists of our time. No one’s story is perfect and art gives these unperfect moments a platform to reach out and grab people with […]

Seattle’s Brent Amaker & the Rodeo will be releasing their new album Philaphobia on January 26th via Killroom Records. Since forming in 2005, Brent has reveled in an idiosyncratic style that doesn’t fit into preordained categories. He’s a country singer whose band is known for dressing in matching black cowboy outfits, yet Amaker is more […]

Everyone has their pick of their best local record store. Whether you love the people who work there, love their selection, or both, every vinyl fanatic has their go-to brick-and-mortar to peruse. Visiting every single independent record shop in the country seems almost impossible, so sometimes we only hear about the fantastic work a record […]