David Hollander is an artist, filmmaker, and collector who has dedicated much of his career to acquiring a comprehensive collection of library music: LPs of stock recordings whose contents fit any mood required. Many of these anonymous or pseudonymous scores-on-demand were crafted by the some of the greatest musical minds of the late 20th century—expert … Continued

After stints playing in bands in St. Louis and Los Angeles, Paul Major moved to New York in 1978 and spent the next few years embroiled in the city’s explosive punk scene (most notably as part of the proto-speed metal band the Sorcerers). All the while, he found himself cultivating an extensive knowledge of rare … Continued

After stints playing in bands in St. Louis and Los Angeles, Paul Major moved to New York in 1978 and spent the next few years embroiled in the city’s explosive punk scene (most notably as part of the proto-speed metal band the Sorcerers). All the while, he found himself cultivating an extensive knowledge of rare … Continued

John Ingham is one of the pioneers who championed Punk and helped change music forever. Writing under the nom-de-typewriter “Jonh Ingham” for the weekly music paper Sounds, he saw and famously conducted the first-ever interview with the Sex Pistols in April 1976. Convinced he had witnessed the future of music he followed them throughout the … Continued

Wesley Stokes is an archivist, artist, and writer whose work has been exhibited internationally. He was a co-editor of The Skeleton News; a writer for Stop Smiling Magazine, Punk Planet, Room 220, and Pelican Bomb; and the creator of the zine, Young Is Dumb. He was the Program Director of NP Contemporary Art Center in … Continued

Jonathan Toubin has spent over 2000 nights redefining nightlife on five continents by juxtaposing raw, wild, and uncommon 50s/60s vinyl for contemporary dance floors. His 45rpm vinyl can be heard at the Soul Clap and Dance-Off and other legendary New York Night Train parties. Toubin’s work can be found on Burger Records, Norton Records, and … Continued

Reverberation Radio is a collective composed of Allah-Las and six other friends who have shared music over many years. The group rotates every week making mixes. Tune in: www.ReverberationRadio.com

Emily Hillard, West Virginia state folklorist, brings us Deep Cuts from the Smithsonian Folkways Collection for the latest installment. Beyond her time at Folkways, Emily’s DJs on community radio, plays old-time fiddle, and writes the pie blog Nothing in the House.

Ben Steidel is a Californian living in Brooklyn. He is a co-owner of Co-op 87 Records and plays in the band Lemonade. Hands in the air. Tears on the dancefloor.

ARC Mix Vol. 18 – Bad Reputation Bryce Hackford is a DJ from New York, part of the Deep Trouble crew, and an artist concerned with sensuality.