Dayton record store offers selection of noise music and live shows
Drum-up new tastes in music at Skeleton Dust Records, located at 133 E. 3rd St., Dayton. Skeleton Dust Records sells music that will broaden your musical horizons. They carry a wide variety of vinyl’s, CDs and cassettes from all genres but they specialize in noise and experimental music.
“I have an eclectic and curated selection of music,” said Owner Luke Tandy. “Skeleton Dust is a bit more selective than a lot of other stores. I have a personal interest in noise and experimental music. But I don’t want that to scare anyone away. I also carry classic rock, pop, alternative rock, metal, jazz, funk, R&B and a little bit of everything.”
Tandy moved to Dayton in 2007. He grew up in Indiana and went to Ball State for audio production. Tandy opened the store in October of 2017 and business has been good, he said.
“I really love music,” Tandy said. “I love all kinds of music and I love talking to people about it. That’s one of the best parts of my job – getting to talk with people who come into the store. I’m always learning about new music from my customers. I want people to come in to listen to new music and expand their horizons.”
Tandy also runs a record label called Skeleton Dust Recording. He has an extensive background in noise and experimental music. His scene connections allow him to host bands and projects at Skeleton Dust Records.
“Hosting shows here has really opened up a new crowd, ” Tandy said. “People from outside the noise and experimental scene are starting to come to these shows and get excited about the music.”
Tandy hosts art shows on the first Friday of every month. On Oct. 7th, Skeleton Dust Records is hosting an event featuring a few harsh music bands like Death Dedication and Dayton locals including Stress Test, Being and Final Machine.
