Let’s face it, French singer, songwriter, actress, model, and author Francoise Hardy could be holding a bunch of wilted asparagus in her hands and we’d still marvel at how cool she looks.
#francoisehardy#yeye#francopop
It’s Mix-Tape Monday! This week: Twee Pop. Jangly guitars, but not always. Little-girl vocals, but not exclusively. Love songs, but more than just that. Catchy hooks, every time. Listen here: https://t.co/8qZnuSJ5ct
#bestcoast#thebreeders#beachhouse#theclean
Record designers having some fun. Who bassist John Entwistle provided the paint-by-numbers illustration for the cover of the band’s 1975 studio album, The Who By Numbers.
#thewho#thewhobynumbers#johnentwistle#albumart
Boo, or boo-hoo? We'd love to say we'll be open by Halloween, but just as you can’t rush a good cup, you can’t open a business until you’re absolutely ready. Please continue to watch this space for news of our grand opening, and be safe this Halloween—but be scary!
#coffee#boo
TENGGER is a spacey, minimalist two-piece whose name means “unlimited expanse of sky” in Mongolian. Nuff said. We have a sealed copy of their 2020 release Nomad, on clear with neon green splatter vinyl.
#tengger#spacerock#minimalistmusic
Colored vinyl goes back more than 100 years. This beautiful example is the 2004 comp Hallucinations: Psychedelic Pop Nuggets From The WEA Vaults. Remember, it’s tough to see dirt on colored vinyl, so keep ’em clean!
#coloredvinyl#nuggets#recordcollecting
The North America–only Bay City Rollers album Rock N’ Roll Love Letter, from 1975. Listen to the original title track plus eight cool covers here: https://t.co/YeEcfuipXO
#baycityrollers#rocknrollloveletter#powerpop
The character of Tubby The Tuba originated with the song of the same name written by Paul Tripp and George Kleinsinger in 1945. It’s been interpreted by many famous singers over the years, cementing Tubby’s place in the common imagination.
#tubbythetuba#downtowndenville