Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Spot The Difference
Collecting records is sometimes a little like playing one of those "spot the difference" puzzles. Various pressings of albums can vary greatly or subtly depending on when and where...
Thunder Pie | Out Of All That Battle Smoke, Along Comes This American Child
Everyday I think about stupid shit. That’s true freedom right there. I get up in the morning and I pull myself together. Shorts, T-shirt, socks, work boots. Right Guard....
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Show Offs
I am pretty certain I couldn't make the music I do in a traditional studio setting. You know, the control room which looks out into or over a studio...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Venting Prevents Explosion
I am of that age when I can find an example from the first 10 seasons of The Simpsons to relate to almost any event, occurrence or conversation.
In this...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | The Signature Series
I have always been the guy in the band who had no idea what the "theory nerds" were talking about. Well, OK — I know they're not nerds, but...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Get Your Quad On!
Rhinos may be known for having one or two horns, but the namesake American record label has unveiled a litter of beasts with four.
Rhino.com is giving people a chance...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Trimming the Classics
On my 4 a.m. drive to work this morning I decided to listen to Selling England By The Pound, Genesis’ first hit record, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
I...
Thunder Pie | And Someone in the Back Kept Yelling ‘Fire!’
Father’s Day
My dad died back in February. Or the end of January, I cant’t remember exactly. For me, life without him here on this planet is basically the same...
Read Exclusive Excerpts From Bob Wegner’s Definitive Max Webster Bio High Class
“This guy just asked me if I want to buy some hash!” Kim Mitchell announced to the crowd at Winnipeg Arena, pointing down at the supposed wannabe dealer — me.
As...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Stairwell To Heaven
The drum sound on Led Zeppelin’s When The Levee Breaks might be the GOAT. Goddamn huge, and such a cool performance. The band knew it; they saved it for...
Thunder Pie | Shark Tooth Necklace
Arle spends $10 on a shark tooth necklace at a souvenir shop across from our rental. It is basic as far as these things go. You don’t end up...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Taking A Look Inside Take A Look Inside
According to Discogs, there are 316 people who wish they had my OG copy of Take A Look Inside by The Folk Implosion. Joyful Noise Recordings are banking on...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Quit Your Other One
The perennial best chuckle in a used record store's discount bin is always the "I can't believe they made an album!" records. These are those albums made by TV...
Thunder Pie | Area 51
We had a little shindig this past Sunday. Had some people over. It was mostly for the kids. We rented a big inflatable waterslide that costs an arm and...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel: A Tale Of Two Troubadours
Elton John famously played the Troubadour in West Hollywood twice. The first show was a triumph signifying his ascent to superstardom. The second was a special anniversary show five...
