Justin Holbrook drops a one minute narrative which captures the spirit of crate digging. Complete with notes and well known digging tactics, the short film is all too familiar to anyone who’s spent significant time in the bins. Random Thought: I love it when people hold up records that I own.
Producer/crate wizard Fusion UNLTD shows a few quick clips of his home studio and wall of fame as vinyl merchant Gene Brown comes through with some treats.
Seattle crate master Mr. Supreme (Conception Records, Conmen) gives a short 45 listening session and sneak peak inside his home collection. Random Thought: A Conmen reunion mix would really make my year.
Producers The Alchemist and Evidence go digging in Amoeba Records and talk classic hip-hip, favorite current producers (Havoc, Exile, Black Milk), budget vinyl, and more.
The next Beat Swap Meet will take place Sunday, June 14, 2009 in Downtown Los Angeles. Portable turntable, stash of cash, and a good attitude are a must for this social event/digging extravaganza featuring over 30 invited collectors, 3 areas of records for sale, live DJ’s, outdoor clothing sale, live art, and 6 turntables scratch … Read more
“Who is he who dare calleth himself a vinyl collector?” True crate diggers and record collectors will appreciate the unique humor, classic wardrobe, and classic vinyl dance performed in this strange video. Notable Quote: “My records… so many of them, so many, so rare!”
One thing to remember is that producers and DJ’s have always been hackers that played with technology to create new forms of sound. Todd Vanderlin’s AR Scratch may not be the best way to perform a flare or a scribble, but his creative and experimental use of AR markers, OpenFrameworks, and vinyl must be commended. … Read more
Let’s face it, we live in a capitalistic society and stores, especially super-chain types, will try to cash in whenever they see revenues slipping past them. Music and electronics retailer Best Buy has been playing with the idea of marking off up to 8 square feet in 1,020 stores for the sale of vinyl, which … Read more
Established in 1965, Archer Record Pressing holds the distinction of being the last vinyl pressing plant in Detroit. Producer Theo Parrish and plant owners Mike and Joe Archer tell the story of the of plant’s role in Detroit music history and the true meaning of musical expression taking a physical form. Notable Quote: "The physical … Read more
Aaron Howell and Sharon Shattucks’ short documentary entitled Records covers a quick history of records, the pressing process involved in their creation, and explains the many reasons why otherwise normal people spend a greater portion of their lives chasing after vinyl. The video includes quick snippets of interviews with DJ’s, collectors, and even the production … Read more