#cdworld

The original album art is by NeoSnicker, but I did the pixel art based on it.

So here I am sharing myself and my favourite thing with the world, putting myself out there a bit more, hopefully there's a few that share the interest and enjoy something that I post.

It’s the end of an era... today is the final day of a legendary independent record store. Skip’s CD World has been a huge part of Eugene, Oregon’s cultural landscape for decades now, and has been a big part of my musical life. I sold my first CDs (of my self-released album “Full Circle”, sold on consignment!) there over 13 years ago, and marked the occasion, as well as every album release since, with an in-store performance, as have so many other artists both locally and touring through in support of a new project. On many an afternoon these past couple of decades, I discovered countless new artists and albums while cozied up on the in-store couch with headphones or camped out at a listening station (I suppose that was the pre-Spotify version of streaming??). This record store was always one of the few places in which music seemed as meaningful to every person there, whether employee or customer, as it was to me. What a treasure it’s been, and will always be in my memories, and I’m certain I’m not the only one who feels this way. Thank you for all the decades of dedication to the music, Skip and everyone at @skips_records_eug ❤️🙏🎶 And happy retirement to @skiphermens!!! 🎉 #cdworld #skipscdworld #eugeneoregon #independentrecordstore #musiclovers #musicstore #endofanera #missyoualready #thanksforeverything (at CDworld Eugene) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ukAs6gmhV/?igshid=1xlx9uc4rqnd8

Hey everybody! Today is #nationalrecordstoreday 🤓🎶 It’s the perfect time to visit an independent record store near you (like @skips_records_eug — which also happens to be where the photo was taken earlier today!). Support music-makers AND local businesses all in one fell swoop! 🦅🙌 #recordstoreday #cdworld #independentrecordstore #localbusiness #supportmusicyoulove #trysomethingnew #giveartahome #listeningstation #getinspired (at CDworld Eugene) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNTv2bAujs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ouubkzmjnfii

Red dress blue eyes, first time playing with contour, not too bad I think, a bit subtle compared to what I do now

My most recent mixtape offering is now available @ Skips Records locally here in Eugene, Oregon. A thing called 'Sample Science 101 - An All Vinyl Journey Into '70's Soul, Jazz, Funk And Disco Sampled In Popular HipHop Tracks'. Listening to this mixtape is an enjoyable and educational experience. Also available on our website - brimstonesounds.com. $10 (with free shipping) for physical CD and $5 for fully tracked out download. #djlife #vinyl #waxwars #wax #turntablism #record #brimstonesounds #mixtape #samplescience #jazz #soul #funk #sample #hiphop #rap #disco #eugene #oregon #goducks #skipsrecords #cdworld (at Skips Records & CD World)

Unfortunately, I was just in there last Friday and I got myself something from their Collector's Corner and spent the last of my disposable income for the month so I'm going to have to let the sweet Metallica vinyl slip by. This is not the first time I have had to pass up original Metallica vinyl, but this is the first time I wish I hadn't.