In the “blast from the past” department, our friends at Turntable Lab finally re-uploaded their “Record Check” section from the OG site (98-02) and it is a phenomenally enjoyable timekiller. As opposed to the typical “rare groove” web outposts – of which there are many fine but snoozy examples – the Lab Record Check focuses less on expensive records and more on DJs’ personal stories behind random vinyl of all varieties, with tons of anecdotes and other randomness thrown in for good measure. A nice little reminder of why we started doing this all crazy shit in the first place!