the Blog

Established March 2024.

What if we forego traditional reviews and instead shine a light on personal experiences with music? So many of us have been transformed by an album or song, made new friends over shared affinity for a particular artist, or endured a difficult time with comforting lyrics by our side. Why not share our stories with one another?

On the enduring blog Cup of Jo, comments are highly encouraged and commenters oftentimes seek support or advice from others in the community. Perhaps something similar will eventually work here.

The role mental health plays cannot be overstated. I’ve grappled with my own several times and maintain close relationships with others who’ve experienced varying levels of difficulty. I strongly advocate for open discussion on the topic and in turn, hopefully, a broader sense of feeling that we’re not alone.

Ultimately, my plan is to turn these stories into a book for my daughter, rearranged chronologically so she can learn about my life through music and art. She reads these as I finish them so also gets a sneak peek.

the Name

Audiopheels is a play on the word audiophile.

the Editor

As a high school student in the 90s, I dreamt of moving to NYC to become Creative Director at a music magazine. An avid reader of Spin, AP, Raygun, and MRR, music was my primary connection to other like-minded individuals. Residing in Farmbiblebelt, PA (definitely the real name), the easiest way to find them was through the computer. I sneakily spent late night hours enrapt with music forums and message boards, scheming to meet my cohort in person. All that computer practice eventually led to a career in graphic design and a home in NYC — where that cool music job never materialized. No harm in making up my own, even if it’s unpaid and 30 years late.