Category Archives: The Gateway Album

by Curt Whitacre | October 30, 2008

The Gateway Album with The Morning Benders

Maybe it was the T-Rex album you got from your older brother. Maybe it was the Sonic Youth CD you found at the bus stop. It’s the “gateway album,” the album that exposed you to new sounds, different genres, and generally “left-of-dial” music. This week, our friends The Morning Benders share their formative rock ‘n roll experiences with us. Continue reading →

The Gateway Album with Takka Takka

Maybe it was the T-Rex album you got from your older brother. Maybe it was the Sonic Youth CD you found at the bus stop. It’s the “gateway album,” the album that exposed you to new sounds, different genres, and generally “left-of-dial” music. This week, Brooklyn’s Takka Takka share their formative rock ‘n roll experiences with us. Featuring exclusive photography by Roman Titus. Continue reading →

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