Regis Murphy
Audiophile Facilitator/ Sales Associate
Expertise: Postpunk, New Wave, 80's Christian Rock
My life is mysteriously described in the Talking Heads' song "Life During Wartime." Professionally, I've been a searcher, but feel I've found a home here at Manifest after years of working in music retail at places including Borders, Media Play, and Hot Topic. I was the front man for a weirdo art rock group called Holster for a while. I've also been an amateur music critic, zine publisher, and concert promoter. I believe music is a unique, powerful energy, and it has certainly had a significant influence on me. My explorations in music have made me a fan of many genres, and depending on mood, time, place, and company still enjoy cheesy 70's disco and "AM Gold" pop, Americana, funk, classical, punk (old AND new), SOUL and R&B, rock, power pop, electronica, indie rock & hip hop, old country, small jazz, and some hardcore. SUPPORT GOOD LOCAL MUSIC!
Top Picks - 2008
Mystery Jets "21"
Cut Copy "In Ghost Colours"
The Whip "X Marks Destination"
Last Shadow Puppets "The Age of Understatement"
Adele "19"
Metronomy "Nights Out"
Does It Offend You, Yeah? "You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into"
The Rascals "Rascalize"
Dark Romantics "Heartbreaker"
Jack Penate "Matinee"