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The Subtle Pull of the Poster: From Tiny Mick to Love Songs at Night
Every track feels like a masterclass in pop-rock perfection, and somehow, it was all happening just as I was an awkward adolescent, quietly crushing on Stevie Nicks.
Jim Chapin
3 days ago4 min read


Rock am Ring
What is it about being 20 that makes you think you can do anything or just not worry about important details? Like where you are going to sleep?
Jim Chapin
Jan 45 min read


Two Guys Named Jim
It was picture-perfect… until a tourist on an electric scooter lost control and plowed straight into the other Jim’s bike.
Jim Chapin
Dec 21, 20253 min read


From KP Duty to the Groove Den: Talking Heads and a Thanksgiving Surprise.
Could there be a better opening track than Burning Down the House?
Jim Chapin
Dec 5, 20254 min read


A record. A Ticket. And A Time Machine
So when we heard about The Boss coming to Frankfurt’s Waldstadion on Saturday June 15th 1985, there was no question, we had to be there.
Jim Chapin
Nov 16, 20254 min read


Vinyl Heatstroke
I learned a great lesson, though: in trying to recreate a special moment, I flew too close to the sun —literally. That night taught me you can’t replay perfection — only remember it.
Jim Chapin
Nov 2, 20254 min read


Echoes From 1985
It’s really hard to hang on to collectibles that you love. Sometimes you just have to let things go.
Jim Chapin
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Unpacking the Past. Unboxing the Future.
And here I am, 36 years after seeing that on-air light glow for the first time — still getting the same buzz from cueing up a record.
Jim Chapin
Oct 12, 20255 min read
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