“Surrender is about coming to terms with the result of a break-up. The title came from the lyric “When I’m in your arms I can finally surrender” in I Feel Alive by TOPS. All of the songs have sentimental value to me and the many feelings I’ve had during the entire process. These mixed feelings … Continue reading
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PARQUET COURTS: Sneak Peek
Unless you’ve caught Parquet Courts live in the past 5 months (which, let’s face it, considering the ferocity of their recent tour schedule, wouldn’t have been that difficult a task), it’s been a while since they’ve shared new tunes. Aside from the brief B-side burst of “Smart Aleck Kid,” people haven’t heard new “properly recorded” songs from … Continue reading
MIXTAPE SWAP!
Come swap with us! You are guaranteed to find something fantastic. All the magic happens tomorrow at 6. Plus this is Phono Selects last swap at the K Street location. Continue reading
Mixtape time…
Get your favorite jams together and come swap with us! We will be at Phono Select Records this Saturday, January 5th from 6pm-9pm. Show up with your tape (or CD) in hand, and you will end up with some fantastic new music to take home. As always, there will be snacks, drinks and plenty of new music … Continue reading
It’s that time again!
Yes, that’s right! It is Happy Hour Mixtape Swap time. Head on over to Phono Select Records with your tape (or CD) in hand, this Saturday, October 6th from 6pm-9pm. Last month was a great time, and us TUBErs ended up with some fantastic new music. As always, there will be snacks, drinks and plenty … Continue reading
The art of a mixtape.
My first car was a dark blue 1973 Volkswagen Bug. It did not have a radio, but it did have a boombox which was attached unsteadily to the glovebox with a bungee cord. Below that glovebox, stashed on the floorboard sliding with every turn was a shoebox full of cassettes. The box was filled with something for … Continue reading