Musicology Music Club
Your curated vinyl guide to the sounds of the Pacific Northwest
The Musicology Music Club is the only vinyl subscription service focusing on Pacific Northwest artists.
We’ve partnered with award-winning music blog Guerrilla Candy and boutique label Latent Print Records to offer subscribers records from some of the top talent from the PNW spanning genres and decades each month. As part of the club subscribers get:
- One record from either a PNW artist you know and love, a hidden PNW gem or a PNW act on the rise
- Exclusive Listening Notes that help tell the story of the artist and album
- Bonuses such as invite-only listening parties, additional records, stickers and more
For September 2025 we’ve chosen Smokey Brights' latest album "Dashboard Heat" on black ice with white splatter color vinyl, which is releasing on Sept. 26, 2025. Along with the Record of the Month, subscribers will receive:
- An exclusive interview with Smokey Brights
- A 12" x 12" 16-page color comic book with lyrics, credits, and additional images by Bruno Cæsar
- A 7" single from Seattle funk & soul group The True Loves
Why we chose Smokey Brights
Smokey Brights have been a staple of the Seattle music scene for more than a decade. Helmed by the husband-wife duo of scene veteran Ryan Devlin and Kim West, no two Smokey Brights albums sound alike. The group’s latest record, “Dashboard Heat,” is their most immersive and diverse record to date.
The record touches on themes of home, cars and galactic space (as evident by the cover art) and its three diverse singles are a great representation of what to expect from the album. You’ll get narrative-driven songs about home (“Home”), tales about the challenges of living through the now (“All In Who You Know”) and some of the band’s self-described road trip rock (“Peace Sign Pentagram”). It’s a fun and playful record filled with lyrically compelling storytelling and catchy tunes.
Does not include shipping. Free to pick up in store or $5 flat rate shipping.
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Got questions? We've got answers!
Can I skip a month?
Yes. If you would like to skip a month, you can cancel your subscription at any time and when you’re ready for more PNW tunes simply subscribe again.
What if I already own a ROTM?
First, if you already own one of our Records of the Month then congratulations, you’ve got great taste! Second, if this happens you can bring the record to Musicology and exchange it for store credit. This can only be done in store with a sealed, unopened ROTM and all extras, if any, that were included in the monthly package.
What artists has the club featured in the past?
We’ve featured a variety of artists across genres in an effort to reflect the breadth of talent in the PNW. Past featured artists include indie-pop singer SYML, post-grunge punks The Gits, Portland Americana act Glitterfox, the folksy pop of The Head and the Heart, hard-driving rockers Suzzallo and others.
What are the bonuses?
We like to include bonus items each month as a way of saying thank you for being a part of the club. In the past bonuses have included additional LPs, 45s and stickers.
How are the records chosen?
Our partners at taste-making, award-winning PNW music blog Guerrilla Candy and PNW record label Latent Print Records select the monthly records.
What's Guerrilla Candy?
Founded in 2009 by music journalist Travis Hay, Guerrilla Candy was established as an extension of the popular Ear Candy music column and blog from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Guerrilla Candy has won multiple awards from the Society of Professional Journalists for its music coverage and is dedicated to providing quality coverage of Seattle's vibrant music scene, including news, reviews, interviews, and commentary on PNW music.
Who is Latent Print Records?
Latent Print Records is a Seattle-based independent record label that specializes in reissuing and releasing music on vinyl, with a focus on PNW artists. Operated by former talent buyer for famed Seattle clubs The Crocodile Cafe and Chop Suey, Pete Greenberg, the label aims to celebrate the rich musical history of the region by pressing new editions of long-out-of-print local classics and, in some cases, resurrecting entirely lost recordings.
When will my record ship?
We try our best to ship out records around the 15th of each month. However, since we are a small business, that date may flex a little. If a record is a new release and its street date is near the end of the month, we won't ship until the street date. So please be patient while waiting for your record of the month.
I don't want my record shipped. Can I pick it up at the store instead?
Yes. You are always welcome to drop by Musicology Co to pick up your Record of the Month package.
Where is Musicology Co?
Musicology Co is located at
420 5th Ave S
Edmonds, WA 98020
Coming Soon
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Sept. 2025 ROTM
Smokey Brights
"Dashboard Heat" -
October 2025 ROTM
Linda From Work
"Linda From Work"
