Left of Sound

Oh hai! i'm brandon. these are the descriptions, ramblings, musings, and clippings from a left-handed half-italian/half-polish environmentally-conscious cat-loving ice cream-obsessed antique book-collecting impassioned queer traveler [who has the misfortune of being from the detroit-area, and maybe even more unfortunately currently lives in Connecticut] whose soul is regenerated by the powers of beauty found in music and mountains. I hope that you will find yourself wanting to comment, follow and/or stalk. this is a rather eclectic collection of things i find interesting usually best served with a comfy cushion and some delicious tea. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6371404-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();

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We mustn't dwell...not on #RexManningDay! #Vinyl #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #ColoredVinyl #VinylAddict #EmpireRecords #Soundtrack https://www.instagram.com/p/BwA1tkNAieT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e7xyo675kex5

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#NowSpinning - #Parts // @ohmmemusic My list is looking quite eclectic at this point, but this album is a strong contender for my favorite new release in 2018. It really hits that sweet spot for me of having incredible instrumentation, great vocals, and being just the right level of weird to keep it interesting . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #Ohmme #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub https://www.instagram.com/p/BpA6nkND-nk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=acmobgonesxr

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#NowSpinning - #ShannonInNashville // @corndoglog I'm a bit surprised this album hasn't gotten a lot more attention this year. Shannon's voice is a real powerhouse and there's a timelessness about these songs I really love. . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #ShannonShaw #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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#NowSpinning - #ButYouCaintUseMyPhone // @erykahbadu @vinylmeplease rap & hip hop volume 6 exclusive pressing on clear with pink/green/blue splatter . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #ErykahBadu #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub #VMPSclusie #VMPrhh

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#NowSpinning - @officialviolentfemmes S/T A magical pressing of a great album . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #ViolentFemmes #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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#NowSpinning - #ConTodoElMundo // @khruangbin @vinylmeplease exclusive pressing, stamped number 918 Just another example of something 2 years ago I would have had no interest in and is now one of my favorite albums of the year . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #Khruangbin #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub #VMPSclusie

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#NowSpinning - #Malik // #LafayetteAfroRockBand @vinylmeplease exclusive pressing, stamped number 13 It's a good thing my turntable isn't wood because this album is 🔥🔥🔥 . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub #VMPSclusie

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#NowSpinning - #HighAsHope // @florenceandthemachine Undoubtedly one of the best voices working today . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #FlorenceWelch #FlorenceAndTheMachine #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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#NowSpinning - #BonVoyage // @melodyprochet @vinylmeplease exclusive pressing, foil stamped number 335 . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #MelodysEchoChamber #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub #VMPSclusie

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#NowSpinning - Live! // Fela Ransome-Kuti and the Africa '70 with Ginger Baker My goodness this is a fun record! Arrived with the surface of the vinyl looking pretty odd, but thankfully seems to be playing great . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #FelaKuti #TheAfrica70 #GingerBaker #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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#NowPlaying: @vagabonvagabon who released one of my most favorite records last year gives a powerhouse performance and #CourtneyBarnett who is basically a bad-ass version of my spirit animal and rocked my face off. An incredible show at a great venue in perfect weather! (Also proudly donning my CB socks!) . . #Concert #LiveMusic #Vagabon #InfiniteWorlds #TellMeHowYouReallyFeel (at MASS MoCA)

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#NowSpinning - #Almost // @theophelias This Cincinnati band is delightful in so many ways and their new album Almost gets released this week. It's fantastic, get into it! . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #TheOphelias #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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#NowSpinning - #MothersGarden (The #Funky Sounds of Female Africa 1975-1984) In the past couple weeks I have apparently become/learned that I am a huge fan of funk (largely thanks to the folks of @vinylmeplease). This compilation of female African #funk artists is fantastic. . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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[Unofficial] #VinylMePlease July #Vinyl Challenge Day 9: ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!!! #NowSpinning - #ZombieKiller b/w Z.K. Chastity Pariah Zombie Killer Remix // @iamlesliehall featuring @therealelvira Very informational and very danceable, and when the Mistress of the Gems teams up with thy Mistress of the Dark and tells you that "In case of Zombie outbreak play this record", you best play this record. . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #LeslieHall #LeslieAndTheLys #Elvira #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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[Unofficial] #VinylMePlease July #Vinyl Challenge Day 8: BREAKFAST IN BED #NowSpinning - #OverEasy // @dietcigmusic (Green Eggs & Ham Edition) The music is high energy and the singing is frenetic so probably not the kind of thing I would typically play for breakfast in bed, but come on...this is On. Point. for a breakfast-related challenge! And it will definitely get you moving in the morning. Plus I just really love this band so much. . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #DietCig #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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[Unofficial] #VinylMePlease July #Vinyl Challenge Day 5: SO NICE (WOULD CONSIDER BUYING IT) TWICE #NowSpinning - #NoShape // @perfumegenius ​ I have never bought multiple copies of an album I already own (at least, not multiple copies on vinyl -- plenty of my albums are CD replacements). I have enough of a vinyl-buying problem that I don't need to add the mentality of a pokemon trainer trying to catch 'em all. HOWEVER, if I were to come across a reasonably-priced copy of the @vinylmeplease exclusive version of this album I would probably snatch it up because I think this album is perfect and that 'sclusie sure is pretty. . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #ColoredVinyl #NowPlaying #PerfumeGenius #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub

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[Unofficial] #VinylMePlease July #Vinyl Challenge Day 4: SAVE US, JEFF GOLDBLUM! (aka INDEPENDENCE DAY) #NowSpinning - #AmericanWeekend // @waxa_katie Safe to say that when this record came out Katie Crutchfield was very much an independent artist (I suppose despite now being a popular darling of the critics, she still is). Plus, you know, Amurricah! . . #VinylAddiction #VinylCollection #VinylAddict #NowPlaying #Waxahatchee #RecordCollection #VinylCommunity #vinyligclub