RW027

Hey there,

Happy New Year! :-) We’ve arrived in 2026, it’s 6 p.m., and I’m pretty sure this newsletter will only be read a day later.

Why?

Hangovers, lack of sleep, a completely messed-up biological rhythm, or any combination of those.

For that reason, I’ll keep it short again this time.

Next week, on 08.01.2026, you’ll get the regular-length newsletter again, plus a Recycling Wax Radio Show on YouTube at 6 p.m.

Today, once again, we’re focusing on just one category, so the table of contents looks like this:

1. Community Pick of the Week by Vlad - One favorite from the community.

1. Community Pick of the Week by Vlad - One favorite from the community.

David Holmes - Minus 61 in Detroit: Let’s start the year with what truly matters most: this community. Your engagement, your curiosity, and your support are what give this newsletter its meaning. Seeing so many of you regularly reading along, with over 60% of subscribers opening the newsletter, alongside the continuously growing community and the many kind messages shared, is incredibly inspiring.

This newsletter exists because of you, and I’m deeply grateful to be part of such an engaged and supportive community.

About the CPOTW: Do you remember that Vlad sent me two links and I chose one of them? Well, now I’m sharing the second link with you. As mentioned before, the email only contained the links with the message: “I’ll send you two of my fav.”
I’ve now listened to the EP, and honestly, I won’t say much more than this: worth listening to! And: thank you, Vlad! I’m grateful that you shared your favorites with the community.

DISCOGS

And just like that, we’ve reached the end again.

I’ll continue in 2026 and hope you’ll remain part of the community.

This year, I’m planning mystery boxes, plenty of info on new tunes, and I still have quite a few projects in the pipeline.

So stay curious and let’s see what the new year brings!

And don’t forget: keep sending me your favorite track or record. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the one curating the next pick in the Community section.

Simply reply to this email or comment here with a link to your favorite E.P.

Catch you next week! Be ready to drop the needle on my next picks.

Keep it spinning,
Robin Tasi @ Recycling Wax