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Unearthing America's Treasure Trove of Obscure Private Press Vinyl

Years ago, before computers and the internet, recording and disseminating your music was much less democratic. Yet, many unknown and obscure musicians did just that, going DIY and privately pressing their work themselves. We looked at a new book 'Enjoy The Experience,' which examines this culture. Full story

Music World

The Only Record Store in Mauritania

While filming in Africa we passed through Nouakchott, Mauritania, and decided to stop in the country's only record store, Saphir D'or. Turns out, it rules! We chatted with Ahmede Valle, shop proprietor and seasoned DJ, about record collecting and the unifying powers of music. Full story

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Everyone loves a good tan on a great chest. Pecs or boobs, it doesn’t matter—they both look better slightly exposed, glistening, and darkened. Full story

Space Jumper

After ascending to about 23 miles, or 120,000 feet, he’ll step out of his capsule and, one hopes, be the first human to break the sound barrier all on his own. Full story

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Oh my graciousness, how does Ty Segall put out so many records? Meth? Full story

All Hail the Wizards of Sludge

Black Sabbath dropped "Black Sabbath" 42 years ago today. Full story

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Music Reviews - The Stardust & Moonbeams Issue

I remember when all the bands I liked were being referred to as "garage punk." Full story

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Music Reviews - The Seeing Trails Issue

I cannot believe this is what normal music sounds like. Some French guy who’s friends with a celebrity hermaphrodite singing fake dancehall songs through an Auto-Tune over. Full story

R. Stevie Moore

Deep in the belly of a castle in suburban New Jersey, R. Stevie Moore has been recording and publishing more records than just about anybody you can think of, all by his lonesome. Full story

UK Records

Music Reviews - The Mexico Issue

As it’s the Mexico Issue we popped over to our buddy Ivan Mendiola’s flat in London and played him a stack of this month’s records so that we could get a real-life Mexican’s view on recorded sound in June 2008. Full story