Nick Lowe – Labour of Lust A friend recently posted on Instagram their purchase of Nick Lowe’s Labour of Lust LP and I commented on just how underrated this album is. He replied with what most people do, “I know Jesus of Cool but haven’t heard this one yet. Looking forward to it.” A week … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: 7.12.18
All I wanted was a Marantz 2270 receiver but prices were escalating between $750-$1,000 for used units and that was just too far out of my budget. I’d been researching vintage receivers for over a year, having decided I wanted to completely rebuild my stereo system from the ground up with all vintage gear. I … Continue reading Vintage Audio Love: Where It All Started
Here are some interesting things I found on the internet this week: The Zen of Watch Maintenance by Jeremy K I don’t wear a watch but I felt a kindred spirit in Jeremy when reading his article about deciding to fix an old watch rather than simply buy a new one. Jeremy and I are … Continue reading Favorite Internet Finds: 7.6.18
Below are two new releases I’ve been listening to this week: John Coltrane – Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album Discovering a lost John Coltrane album in 2018 is nothing short of a miracle, especially a studio album recorded in March of 1963 with Rudy Van Gelder and performed with McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison … Continue reading What I’m Listening To: 7.5.18
Here are some interesting things I found on the internet this week: Six Books We Could And Should All Write by Anthony Madrid Austin Kleon included this link in his newsletter a couple of weeks ago. My favorite book idea is his third option: “My idea is everyone should make one of these, a personal … Continue reading Favorite Internet Finds: 6.30.18
Last week, Seth Godin released an updated Ship It Journal in conjunction with MOO. I immediately ordered a copy even though, I think, I still have some of the original versions left. The updated version is wonderful, smelling of printed paper as soon as you open the package, you know you’re holding something special. … Continue reading Seth Godin’s Ship It Journal
I found my first turntable while cleaning house today. In 1996 I purchased this turntable from Best Buy, a Sony PS-LX150H for $100. Best Buy was the only place I could think to shop for a turntable as my hometown did not have a hi-fi store. The Sony turntable was the only one they offered … Continue reading My First Turntable: Sony PS-LX150H
Here are some interesting things I found on the internet this week: Dear Social Media Influencer by Karen Smart The perfect article for anyone (like me) tired of people using social media for “influence”. My favorite quote: “You see, I still remember a simpler life – before all the apps, social media, followers, likes and … Continue reading Favorite Internet Finds: 6.23.18
It’s rare I buy a book for educational purposes and laugh my way through. I recently picked up a copy of William Zinsser’s On Writing Well to learn just what the title offers. There is a chapter on sports writing and the following paragraph made me laugh: The ego of the modern athlete has in turn rubbed … Continue reading William Zinsser on Sports Writing
Aaron Hartley 