Turntable Talk #35 – Sans Sophomore Slump

It is time for another edition of Turntable Talk hosted by Dave from A Sound Day. This is round #35, which means next month I'll have been contributing to this feature for 3 years! Wow. As long as Dave keeps coming up with interesting topics, I'll keep writing. This time around, Dave says that "we're … Continue reading Turntable Talk #35 – Sans Sophomore Slump →

Turntable Talk – The First Time’s the Charm!

It is time for another round of Turntable Talk, hosted by Dave at A Sound Day. This is the 12th round that I have participated in and it has quickly become one of my favorite "features" to participate in. There has not been a topic that Dave has presented that has not been interesting for … Continue reading Turntable Talk – The First Time’s the Charm! →

Happy 79th to Capitol Records

On this day in 1942, Johnny Mercer and Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the United States. Wallichs was the man who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of new releases to disc jockeys. It wasn't until 13 years later, in 1955, that the now famous Capitol Records building was built. The … Continue reading Happy 79th to Capitol Records →

My Mind Overflows With Random Thought

Life used to have a routine. I could plan my day. Phrases like: Business as usual, status quo, day to day affairs, normal activities, daily grind, staying the course, standard practice, and as per usual - don't mean anything anymore. Nothing is normal anymore. As a midnight shift worker, it's hard to know what day … Continue reading My Mind Overflows With Random Thought →