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Minimalist, music-inspired apparel for vinyl lovers, crate diggers, and groove chasers. Designed for the ones who still spin 33⅓.

Spun Threads was born out of a deep love for vinyl culture — the tactile crackle of a needle drop, the ritual of flipping sides, and the timeless rhythm of soul, funk, and jazz. Every piece we create is a nod to that analog spirit — simple, bold, and built for those who know that music is more than sound; it’s a way of life. Designed with a minimalist aesthetic and produced with eco-friendly inks, our apparel blends modern craftsmanship with a retro heartbeat. Each collection — from The One-Word Series to Crate Diggers Local 33⅓ — celebrates the culture of groove, from basement record stores to late-night radio shows. Spun Threads isn’t about fashion trends — it’s about timeless sound. For crate diggers, groove chasers, and those who still spin with soul.

10/14/2026

I remember my Art History professor talking about Antoni Gaudí and showing us images of La Sagrada Família. I would sit there thinking, "Yeah, I don't get it!"

It took a trip to Barcelona to really understand just how impressive this structure is.

Remember that scene in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy and her crew are approaching the Emerald City? Well, that's what it reminded me of. It feels that massive when you're approaching it.

But it's the details that really get you. Everything carved, chiseled, sculpted, and poured into this structure is just extraordinary. And remember, we're talking about a vision that began in the late 19th century!

It's almost impossible to describe, and photographs simply don't do it justice.

I'm a minimalist at heart, so you would think this would be the complete opposite of everything I appreciate about design. And it is! But somehow, it works.

It's almost as if every thought Gaudí had, every object he encountered, every shape he saw in nature, he decided to find a place for it somewhere in this building.

And somehow, all of it belongs.

You don't have to understand every detail to appreciate great design. Sometimes you just have to stand in front of it and take it all in.

Truly incredible.

10/12/2026

I won't give you a lengthy Wikipedia version of Ed Motta and his music. You can Google all that.
What I will tell you is this: LISTEN TO THAT VOICE! THAT TONE!
One of the greatest voices (I didn't say singers) in music today. Period!!
When Motta sings in his native Portuguese, that's when he really shines. When he sings in English? Not so much.
There are some really interesting tracks on this album. "Samba Azul," a beautiful duet featuring Brazilian music legend Alcione, is one of them.
The title track, "Aystelum," almost sounds like a rehearsal or warm-up session for Motta and his band. But those vocals? Killer!!
Which brings me to the standout cut, "Patidid."
This one sounds like Motta is flexing his vocal chops during another rehearsal or sound check, practically telling the horn section to keep up! It swings, the horns are on point, and Motta is doing his thing in full Mottaese (his own made-up words and phonetic sounds).
Who else does this?!
Now, I wouldn't recommend Aystelum as your introduction to Ed Motta. Start with Dwitza. But this album is a great example of just how much this man can do.
True discovery.
Take a listen.

10/05/2026

Let’s decide this right now. This is what I call club or lounge music. Not dance. We can go with downtempo too.

Beautiful Tomorrow is the debut album from Blue Six. Jay Denes is behind the boards—and I guess you could say he is Blue Six.

What’s great about this record is that he brought together four of the best vocalists most people have probably never heard of: Aya, Lisa Shaw, Monique Bingham, and Catherine Russell. Each one brings something different to the record.

It’s hard to pick a standout cut, but I’m going with “Pure.” Monique Bingham lights this one up.

This is not music you bounce to like you’re on a trampoline. (Yes, disrespect to my EDM people.) This is, as one of the cuts suggests, “Music and Wine.” A head bob and a foot tap are all it takes for this one.

Smooth, soulful, sophisticated—and still sounding good.

If you’ve overlooked this one, well... now you have no excuse.

Take a listen.

09/30/2026

I’m 20-plus years deep when it comes to Bangkok. The Big Mango. Krung Thep.
Long before the YouTubers and their cheap-eat and condo tours. Before the beach clubs, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Michelin-starred street food and state-of-the-art malls, it was already one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

Bangkok is not for the faint of heart. The heat will get you immediately. It’s a two-shirt, two-shower-a-day city. You’ll eat too much because the food is just that good. You’ll drink too much, probably get a touch of dehydration, and maybe battle a cold from constantly ducking in and out of the air-con.

And yes, the vendors will try to sell you everything. Yes, those Nikes are probably not real. And do you really need to haggle over $2 for that T-shirt? No, you don’t. Always remember—you’re a guest, so act accordingly.

Then, somewhere after all the gluttony, drinking, shopping and staying out too late, something happens.
You slow down.
And you realize Bangkok can be beautifully calm.

Pick up a book and spend an afternoon in one of its coffee shops or bakeries and you’ll get it. Some of these places aren't just good by Bangkok standards—they regularly find themselves mentioned among the best in the world.
And the same goes for the bars. Tuck into one later that evening and you begin to understand why Bangkok has become internationally recognized for its bar and cocktail scene. The design, the attention to detail, the atmosphere—it’s all part of the experience.
Wake up the next morning and walk through Lumphini or Benjakitti Park.
That’s Bangkok.

A city that hasn’t completely let go of the old ways while constantly embracing the new. Somehow, both versions still belong here.
And after 20-plus years, that contrast is still what keeps me coming back.

09/28/2026

I can’t even mention this album without mentioning my Aunt Nancy.
This is the album she played when I was a kid, a teenager, and an adult. It was the album you simply couldn’t escape in my family. We knew every song from front to back.
It wasn’t until I became an adult that I really started to listen to it.
I’m pretty sure a whole lot of Black families between 1975 and 1980 had a copy of this one somewhere in the house.
Standout tracks? “Living for the Weekend,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “She’s Only a Woman”… See, I’ve already mentioned three choice cuts and I’m just getting started.
But the star of the album for me is the title track, “Family Reunion.”
It’s really a conversation about family—missing the people you love, remembering those you’ve lost, and hoping you’ll get another chance to see everyone together again. That intro is killer, and this is Gamble & Huff at the height of their powers. The O’Jays are damn near perfect on this song.
Seriously—who else could have sung it?!?
This is a definite revisit.
Oh, and I didn’t even mention the monster hit from the album…
“I Love Music.”
That’s how good Family Reunion is.
Take a listen—and if this album was part of your family too, you already know.

09/16/2026

Why can't I get the 1972 Aromaster K20?

Designed by Florian Seiffert, the K20 came out of an extraordinary period at Braun—an era shaped by Dieter Rams and a team of designers who created objects that still look remarkably relevant today.

So why hasn't someone decided to put this classic back into production? As a matter of fact, why haven't we seen a proper reissue of more of these Braun design classics? Braun, Bodum, Cuisinart... are you listening?

Great design shouldn't only be something we admire behind glass. I want to use it. And in this case, I want it to make my coffee.

We keep calling these designs timeless. Okay... prove it.

Bring them back.

09/14/2026

I was gonna talk about Afro-Caribbean Mixtape from Nicholas Payton, but I’ll save that for another Monday.

To take on two classic albums by two of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries is ballsy. I’m usually super critical of remakes—my own hang-up, I guess.

BUT, this one is different.

Nicholas Payton and Butcher Brown put a nice contemporary twist on these classics without losing sight of what made them special in the first place.

“All Blues” is the standout cut for me. It doesn’t try to recreate the same mood or atmosphere of the original. Instead, they take the composition somewhere else—keeping it recognizable while making it completely their own.

That’s how you revisit a classic. Don’t imitate it. Bring something new to the conversation.

And big ups for the Josef Albers-inspired cover. Music and design working together. I see ya!

A Supreme Blue — Nicholas Payton & Butcher Brown.

Take a listen.

08/31/2026

Yes, Thomas Dolby.

Most people think of the hit “She Blinded Me with Science,” but The Flat Earth, the follow-up to The Golden Age of Wireless, is worth a revisit.

In my opinion, this is Dolby’s masterpiece. He’s at the height of his powers and running on all cylinders.

You would think he’d go straight down the dance-floor synth-pop road—and he does a little on cuts like “Hyperactive!” and “White City.” But it’s tracks like “Mulu the Rain Forest,” “I Scare Myself,” and the standout, “Screen Kiss,” that make this album something else.

Even my brother was digging this one!

I know what you’re thinking. Really?

Yes. Really.

The Flat Earth by Thomas Dolby.

This is one to rediscover.

Take a listen.

08/27/2026

If you’ve ever seen an Eichler house in person, it’s not inspiring at first glance. It’s always the double take.

It’s not supposed to hit you over the head with curb appeal. It’s about function—and how does it make you feel?

Now, when you walk inside, that’s another story.

The glass. The open floor plan. The connection between inside and out. Everything feels considered without trying too hard.

And here’s the interesting part: Joseph Eichler wasn’t an architect. He was a developer who worked with architects to bring modern design to everyday families.

Maybe that’s the point.

Good design doesn’t have to be out of reach. And it doesn’t need to announce itself.

08/24/2026

I’d been listening to this CD for a while. I remember seeing Glasper in the documentary Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense and thinking, this guy is doing something.
So I’m at a backyard party in Bed-Stuy, telling a friend about the album—who will remain nameless because it may call their musical taste into question, lol.
Their response: “It’s alright.”
My response: “You’re kidding me. You need to really listen to this.”
They laughed.
Well, I guess the rest is history. Glasper went on to become a multiple Grammy Award winner—and of course, my friend’s musical taste is still in question.
Standout cuts: “No Worries” and “All Matter.”
Take a listen.

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