Digging Our Own Crates: Dusty Springfield – Dusty in Memphis
Dusty in Memphis is so much more than its iconic song “Son of a Preacher Man.” I wouldn’t have known so until I listened to its entirety for this series, but Dusty Springfield’s honey-soaked blue-eyed soul album has a lot to offer to willing listeners.
Digging Our Own Crates: Grace Jones – Slave to the Rhythm
The first thing you think of when you hear “Grace Jones” may not be music. It’s more likely to recall her androgynous look, distinct fashion, or maybe even her sporadic acting choices. But that is precisely what makes Grace Jones so iconic—she occupies so many spaces and does all of them without flaw.
Digging Our Own Crates: East of Underground – Self titled
Composed of seven musicians, East of Underground was an American army band formed in Germany during the Vietnam War. After winning second place in a special forces music competition, a limited run album was released by the Armed Forces Radio Network featuring covers of Curtis Mayfield tracks and a clever fusion of Funkadelic’s “I’ll Bet You” and “California Dreamin.”
Now Hiring: Editorial Internship at Dust & Grooves
We’re hiring 2 more interns! Come join us in all things music and vinyl. As our intern, you will get the opportunity to get real life experience in the publishing world, as you assist us in the production of our next book title: Dust & Grooves Volume 2. You’ll be working directly with founder and […]
Editorial Notes | July 2023. Miami & Mexico city
All Quiet on all Fronts here as of late at the Dust & Grooves HQ. Work is being chipped away by our fellow musicologists around the globe, drubbing their written thoughts into shape and getting ready for your eyes! Slightly old news which some of you may have already seen, but still cool as a […]
