is a freelance writer and hipster emeritus. His work has appeared in various impressive publications including the one you're enjoying now and he has his own music blog where he reviews music both old and new: oldnewborrowedblew.blogspot.com
There is an art of record shopping at thrift stores, the key is being "well-versed" in pop music. You're probably not going to find any mint Beatles records
The most remarkable thing about this week’s music, is that the world of hip hop has dropped (count ‘em) three worthy albums over the course of the past seven days.