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When one hears about RHINO Records, it's as though the label has been there all along. But, of course - as with anything - there is an origin story as to how the institution came to be. Who better to explain it to me than Richard Foos, co-founder of the record store and the label.

Richard Foos on Rhino Records, Reissue Culture, and the Record Store That Started It All Richard Foos joins The Sharp Notes to discuss the story of Rhino Records, from its beginnings as an independent record store to its lasting influence on reissue culture. It’s a conversation about physical media, curation, and what record stores still mean across generations.

When you come to the record store wearing the shirt of the band of the records you are going to buy. That’s our kind of customer! It’s Saturday, come to the mall!

What an honor to interview this true musical pioneer! He’s won 10 Grammys and is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. He’s written music for Clint Eastwood’s films and Andy Garcia played him in a film about his life. And now, Arturo Sandoval visits the Sharp Notes to discuss his dynamic new album, “Sangú”.

Arturo Sandoval on Sangú, Freedom, and the Sound of Home Arturo Sandoval on Sangú, Freedom, and the Sound of Home

The Beach Boys Pet Sounds turns 60 this year, and to mark the anniversary, Capitol Records and Interscope Records Definitive Sound Series is releasing a new mono edition sourced from tapes connected to the highly collectible 1972 Brother/Reprise pressing.

To unpack the archival detective work behind a release like this, I’m joined by longtime music industry veteran Tom “Grover” Biery.

Grover Biery on The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and the Search for Three-Dimensional Mono Today, we return to one of the most discussed albums in pop history: The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds.Nearly 60 years after Brian Wilson assembled its world of harmonies, longing, bass lines, sound effects, and impossible emotional detail, Interscope-Capitol’s Definitive Sound Series is preparing a ne...

Did you know we’re now an official Audio-Technica dealer?! Yes! It’s true! 🥂

As such, we’ll be fully stocked with the fantastic AT-LP70XBT: a quick and easy way to get those records spinning and streaming to your favorite Bluetooth speakers, too!

Stop by the mall: we’ve got you covered.

Alan Braufman joins Evan Toth on The Sharp Notes to discuss Anthem for Peace, his new album on Valley of Search. From the 1970s New York loft jazz scene to a lifetime of “optimistic free jazz,” Braufman reflects on freedom, searching, returning to a sound, and whether this new record brings him closer to the musical peace he has been pursuing all along.

Alan Braufman on "Anthem for Peace" and the Legacy of "Valley of Search" | The Sharp Notes Interview Alan Braufman joins The Sharp Notes to discuss Anthem for Peace, his new album on Valley of Search. From the 1970s New York loft jazz scene to a lifetime of “optimistic free jazz,” Braufman reflects on freedom, searching, returning to a sound, and whether this new record brings him closer to the...

Plenty of great used and new restocks for your Saturday morning shopping…and you don’t even need to hunt through the mall to find them, they’re all in the store. But sometimes I like to take the records out to get some fresh air and sunlight. Stop by the mall.

It’s a big day for Michael Jackson fans, and we’ve got the goods. Stop by to pick up one of a few copies of the soundtrack which came out today. High-five to those who wear white socks with black slacks and loafers. We salute you. 🫡

The new Foo (in opaque red). It’s in hand (literally). Out on the floor first thing on Friday morning!