Dhino Dee

A personal, curated collection of books that deepen your love of music and tell the stories behind the sounds we cherish. From rock, punk to post-punk, indie icons to jazz revolutionaries, these reads aren’t just biographies, they’re emotional histories that shaped generations of listeners. Each book here taught me something about the people, the culture, and the art that made music more than just sound.

These are films that have stayed with me, and movies I return to not just for the stories, but for the feeling they leave behind. Each title here is a film I genuinely love, presented in its Criterion Collection edition, where the care given to restoration, supplements, and context deepens the experience. This isn’t a “best of” list, it’s a personal one.

A curated selection of books documenting the artists, scenes, and conditions that shaped punk before it had a name. From Detroit’s protopunk explosion to the early days of CBGB in New York. These are grounded accounts focused on context, personalities, and process rather than mythology.

A curated list of practical, well-made products for people who actually listen to records, from cleaning supplies and sleeves to turntables and storage. No novelty items or gimmicks, just tools that help records last longer and sound better.Everything here is focused on use, care, and longevity, not collecting dust.

A curated selection of contemporary jazz albums that stretch the genre without abandoning its core. These are records that reward close listening and reflect where jazz is actually moving right now. This list leans modern, exploratory, and genre-adjacent rather than straight-ahead standards.

A curated guide to locally owned businesses across Surprise, the West Valley, and nearby Phoenix neighborhoods that are genuinely worth your time. No chains, no hype, just places built on consistency, care, and people who take pride in what they do.