Max Ochester's guest appearances

Max Ochester

The Next Movement

Eric Johnson

Jesse Ferguson

Brian Allen

Zilla Rocca

Vic Spencer

Kenny Segal

Chris Maestro

Darby Wheeler

Julian Alexander

Murda Muzik

Ursula Rucker

Matteo Urella

Estee Nack

Ryan Shaner

Seafoam Green

OwlTail

Max Ochester is the owner of Brewerytown Beats, a record shop in Philadelphia. But Max has also used the shop and his Philly connections to preserve the city’s rich music history. From reissuing previously unheard jazz and soul recordings to organizing efforts to save local institutions such as Sigma Sound Studios and the Coltrane House, Max has put in some work and has mesmerizing stories about it all. He gives us a behind the scenes look at last year’s Sotheby’s hip-hop auction and a report from Schoolly D himself on his groundbreaking self-titled debut album.

Schoolly D (feat. Max Ochester)

Max owns Brewerytown Beats, my favorite record store in Philly. He is also an archivist, a curator, and historian, who is dedicated to preserving and amplifying stories from the city’s musical past that, often, resonate with our present and future. Every time I talk to Max, I learn something. While he might be the record store guy you want to impress when you lay your selection down on the counter, you can take comfort that your taste is your taste. Beats is a judgment free zone. And the folks there are always happy to help you find your groove.

<p>Max owns Brewerytown Beats, my favorite record store in Philly. He is also an archivist, a curator, and historian, who is dedicated to preserving and amplifying stories from the city’s musical past that, often, resonate with our present and future. Every time I talk to Max, I learn something. While he might be the record store guy you want to impress when you lay your selection down on the counter, you can take comfort that your taste is your taste. Beats is a judgment free zone. And the folks there are always happy to help you find your groove.</p>

8. Max Ochester, Record Store Guy / Archivist