In May of 1996 I had just graduated from high school and my musical tastes had progressed from the alternative/grunge sounds of the early 90s to full on punk and hardcore. I had chosen a college to attend, Belmont University in Nashville, TN, and was focused on that transition more than popular musical trends. I … Continue reading Revisiting Soundgarden’s Down On The Upside
Are you aware of the Artist’s Date? Julia Cameron coined the term in her book, The Artist’s Way (highly recommended). The Artist’s Date is a block of time that aspiring and established artists devote to stepping aside from their work to engage in simple, fun activities that nourish their creative spirits. All artists have experienced creative blocks and know the … Continue reading Revisiting R.E.M.’s Monster
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
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
Aaron Hartley 