The object itself, as important to the experience as the music contained within it. The ‘story’ of where it’s been, who has previously played it means we often anthropomorphise these objects, imbuing them with a life and even, a soul. That connection is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to form with digital music and, in fact, some would argue that music cannot and doesn’t exist digitally.
Category: Vinyl
Why Vinyl Matters (to me)
The idea of a tangible format become less about access to the music and more about having an experience. Interacting with the music. Placing the needle. Turning the record over. Cleaning it when necessary. Storing it. It has become about curating an experience rather than an object.
New Year, New Mission
If you want to get noticed, send me a cassette tape (or some other obscure format)! I guarantee I will sit up and take notice, especially if it’s well made, the correct length and has a great inlay or cover with your info. Even better if the inlay has a punk rock aesthetic.
Ancient Race of Techno-Voyagers [vinyl].
Ancient Race of Techno-Voyagers is the second full-length album from collaborators John O’Hara and Brian Wenckebach, following their debut LP This is the Mythology of Modern Death (Saint Marie Records) and their ambient EP Witches’ Jelly (soundinsilence).