Category:

Rock Band Lingo Every Music Lover Should Know

Person recording a band on their phone at a concert
February 5, 2020

Every part of popular culture seems to have its own lingo, and music is no exception. Far from it. In fact, music industry slang is often a leader when it comes to altering our popular lexicon. One of the first ways people may learn of new lingo is by hearing it out of the mouths […]

Read More

Movies that Changed the World

Person sitting in front of television screen
January 8, 2020

Film is a powerful platform. This art form plays with our emotions, exposes us to new situations and can even change our perspective on the world around us. Sometimes films don’t need a huge budget to tell a story. Directors and filmmakers around the world can take an idea and bring it to life using […]

Read More

Video Game Lingo for the Beginner

close up of a person using an XBox gaming controller
November 27, 2019

Part of the fun of video games is talking about video games — either discussing them with friends or talking during a cooperative/competitive online game. But if you’re going to talk video games, you want to use the language of video gamers. It can be a lot of fun when you punctuate a situation with […]

Read More

The Risks of Utilizing a Pawn Shop

A pawn shop store front
November 13, 2019

If you have old records, video games, musical instruments, or other items that you think are worth something and you need cash, you might be tempted to go to a pawn shop. Before you ask “Where can I find a pawn shop near me?” You should ask yourself, “Is this the best alternative for me?” […]

Read More

Top 10 Best Trumpet Players

Taking care of your brass instrument
October 30, 2019

The trumpet is an instrument like no other. It carries a high-pitch tune that can be seen across a variety of different genres. Musicians and listeners admire the trumpet for its ability to accompany other instruments, and players require a great deal of skill to master the craft. Genres such as jazz, swing and blues […]

Read More

Selecting the Best Home Studio Equipment

Home studio equipment
October 2, 2019

Building or running a studio used to be a somewhat complicated process. Years ago, audio recording depended on analog gear that was pricey in order to track to tape. Most of the time, musicians were at the mercy of booking studio time out of town to write and record an album. Fortunately, the modern era […]

Read More

The Future of Vinyl Records

Future of Vinyl Records
September 26, 2019

At one time, vinyl records used to be the only way to hear your favorite songs and albums. Listeners would push through the crackling sounds, upkeep their turntables and replace their worn out vinyl with extended use. Today, listeners have it easier than ever with digital downloads and streaming subscriptions. With more convenient technology on […]

Read More

Retro Record Head

Record Head retro picture of instruments
August 21, 2019

Check out this great piece of Record Head history — a retro ad that we put out many years ago. We love finding pieces of our past because it shows how far we’ve come. Want to see what’s happening now? Read on to learn more, and then stop by! Decades of Buy-Sell-Trade Experience Record Head […]

Read More

New Prices of Video Games

Prices of Video games
June 28, 2019

Gaming can be an expensive hobby. From dropping hundreds of dollars on the console or PC setup alone, it isn’t for everybody. There are ways to save money on gaming, like buying used consoles or games. But, people ask a common question — why are video game prices so high? You can find a lot […]

Read More

Tips for Guitarists: The Effective Way to Build Picking Speed

A man playing a guitar
June 25, 2019

At one point in many people’s lives, they dreamed of being the guitarist that rocks that lead guitar with epic tunes and where people jump up and down to dance to the music. While it is a long life dream for many, some people made the choice of taking guitar lessons, eventually developing the skill […]

Read More