Host Intro: Current Baruch student Maya Alexander spoke about her interest in music and how not only does she collect records, but how she also plays the guitar.
Track: I asked Maya about her favorite record that she has.
Act: Maya: Some of my favorite records are defiantly some of the classic rock records that I have. I’m a huge Beatles fan, so all my Beatle records are my favorites. My most favorite record that I own is a Prince’s self-titled album which sounds great on my turntables.
Track: Maya was asked about the biggest factor when it came to picking out and buying records for herself.
Act: Maya: The main factor is how much it cost, honestly. I get my records from a wholesale record website. The record and Vinyl industry has had a resurgence, so the prices for records have gone up so looking for records from small stores are cheaper and it feels better supporting a small business rather than big companies.
Track: Maya was also asked about the differences between listening to music played on your phone through streaming and listening to a physical record.
Act: Maya: Honestly, there’s sometimes not a difference. Sometimes the audio quality on a record is worse than the music you listen to on your phone. The main difference is the vibe and the aesthetic. Records have crackling noises and sometimes are warped; it adds to the aesthetic.
Track: Maya was then asked about her experience with playing instruments and her overall enjoyment of music.
Act: Maya: I enjoy listening to music and playing music. I’ve been playing guitar for 3 years but started out playing the bass when I was younger. I love music a lot.
Track: Music is very important to Maya; she loves and enjoys playing and listening to her music. In doing so she is also helping small businesses and she and other record collectors are keeping a retro industry going. For Baruch College, I’m Francisco Zenteno.