Cool Hunting

Mexican Summer Record Club by Evan Orensten

mexicansummer_ch.jpg

By Gabriel Bell

Mexican Summer, a new boutique music label offers the latest titles by contemporary, cutting-edge artists in big, beautiful vinyl wrapped in big, beautiful album jackets. Pressed in limited runs of 500 to 1,000 copies each, Mexican Summer offers albums from acts such as Dungen, Nachtmystium, Bobby BeauSoleil & The Orkustra and others.

For those of you who just can't put your iPhones away, the service backs up every vinyl purchase with a downloadable digital version of the music so you can take it to go. With three albums released every other month, you'd best stock up on those old milk crates—your collection is about to explode. A range of subscriptions are offered, starting at $80 for four months (five albums plus exclusives). Read more...

Tools
Print
Email
Save / Bookmark
fShare Share
Permanent link
Sphere It
This entry posted on 26 September 2008 at 2:37 PM
Related Entries
Advertisement
Refinery29 Spring Playlist
With the arrival of another spring, our friends over at Refinery29 bring us their latest downloadable seasonal playlist. Some of the songs came out in the winter, but they were so sunny and optimistic that they had to be pulled out again for the spring (we're thinking of El Guincho's "Palmitos Park"). Others are newfound favorites that just feel perfect for this time of...
Top Albums of 2007
Time once again to crush on our favorite albums of the year. As a sampling of our 2007 soundtrack, each of these stellar releases was required listening for road trips, subway rides, all-night benders and for easing the hangover the next morning. We encourage you to download the single we've made available from each to make your own holiday soundtrack. Trust us, it'll make...
Refinery29 Winter Playlist
This time of year can be fairly sluggish as far as new albums go. You have to be paying close attention to catch the sonic gems. But, rest assured, they're here in abundance—you just need to know where to look. Refinery29 has compiled a Winter Playlist that has a mix of some of our all-time favorite artists peppered with a few new discoveries we've...
Refinery29 Summer Playlist
The summer sun may be blazing at full blast, but that's no excuse for staying holed up with your AC. What you need to beat the heat and savor the fleeting days of the season is a playlist chock full of the summer's best jams. Lucky for you, Refinery29 has collected the ideal end-of-summer soundtrack (with downloads), sure to inspire midnight bike rides, beach...
Recent Cool Hunting Videosview all Cool Hunting Videos
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recent Entries

Bubble Calendar Giveaway


Chuao Firecracker Chocolates


Nixon Headphones


Three Highlights from Design Miami 2008


Illustrator Amy Sol


Latest Crop on the CH Gift Guide


Jack Threads Online Streetwear Shopping Community


Howard Tangye


bARBARA í gONGINI