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About Me

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I am San Diego's finest independent record store, brought to life in Dec. of 2001 and going strong ever since. I have won "Best Record Store in San Diego" honors from www.signonsandiego.com, 944 Magazine, San Diego Magazine, and San Diego City Beat, some several times in my short existence. This is all well and good you might say, but what the hell do you sell? Great question. I knew you were a smart one the minute you layed your hands on that keyboard.
I carry lot's of CDs in most every genre. My owners LOVE VINYL, so I have a ton of new and used LPs and 7"s too. You won't find a better selection in town for the cool stuff you really want. And I even carry music DVDs as well.
I am located in Mission Hills at 915 W Washington Street. Just up the hill from Gelato Vero Cafe off I-5, a block west from the Lamplighter bar. The phone number is 619-220-0485.
Bands from all over the world come on by and say hi. They often bring their instruments and play in-stores. They're free and lots of people come for them. In my short existence, I've had over a couple hundred bands come and play. Some of those acts include Spiritualized, Mike Watt, Nada Surf, Adam Franklin (Swervedriver), Rob Dickinson (Catherine Wheel), Mark Gardener (Ride), Cave-In, Hard-Fi, Moby, David J (Bauhaus), Mondo Generator (Queens of the Stone Age), Steve Turner (Mudhoney), Switchfoot, Dead Meadow, Drunk Horse, Sahara Hotnights, Broken Social Scene, the Stills, Stars, No. 2 (ex-Heatmiser), Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven, Bad Wizard, Louis XIV, JamisonParker, Honorary Title, Earlimart, Joseph Arthur, Eisley, Longwave, the Thrills, West Indian Girl, Sleepy Jackson, Alien Crime Syndicate, Visqueen, John Vanderslice, Jealous Sound, Album Leaf, a ton of amazing local bands, and lots more touring acts.
M-THEORY IS ALWAYS BUYING YOUR USED CDS, LPS, AND DVDS AND PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR THEM. SO BRING 'EM IN AND GET CASH OR EVEN MORE IN TRADE!!
The Black Lips played at the store...here's a lil' clip!
One of our favorite bands, Album Leaf, had part of their latest video filmed at our store. Check it out! .. width="425" height="350" ..

My Interests

I have lots of NEW and USED, VINYL, CDs, and DVDs, along with all sorts of cool accessories like turntables, needles, Orange guitar practice amps, guitar strings, Gama-Go wallets, purses, and more!

I'd like to meet:

YOU! Come on by and I'll turn you on. Um, to all the great music I have to offer that is. I've got a knack for knowing what great tunes the mainstream world doesn't yet know about and can't wait to share them with you. So, forget quiet walks on the beach. Let's get some tunes and crank it up.

Music:

I carry all kinds of music except for classical. There is a healthy supply of:
ROCK
INDIE
HIP-HOP (DJs Check Out the Vinyl!)
PUNK
JAZZ
BLUES
COUNTRY
SOUNDTRACKS
WORLD
REGGAE
COMEDY
SPOKEN WORD
METAL
ELECTRONIC
LOCAL(bands bring in your CDs to the Mission Hills store!)
EXCLUSIVE INDIE ONLY RELEASES
and MUSIC DVDs!!
Check out our BLOGS regularly for updates on upcoming in-stores by amazing touring and local bands.
We also have a record label called Hi-Speed Soul with releases by Nada Surf, Adam Franklin of Swervedriver, Sirhan Sirhan and more! Check out this in-store clip with Adam playing an amazing track off the recent Bolts of Melody album- but without the full band. Just stripped down and beautiful!

Heroes:

Chuck D of course!! Click on the video below to see Chuck talking about M-Theory. .. width="425" height="350" .. And all independent record stores who continue to fight the battle, despite the challenges in an ever evolving music industry. It's a lot of work to keep me in shape and not much money in it, but my owners tell me they love what they do. Ah shucks. I feel loved. (Blush)

My Blog

Film School Live Thurs. 11/8 @ 6pm

Film School is one of our favorite bands these days, with their new slab of tunes called "Hideout" just released on Beggars Banquet- we just can't get enough. Think My Bloody Valentine but a bit...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:34:00 PST

Blakes In-Store on Halloween- 6pm!

Yo Peeps...The Blakes are a killer band from Seattle on Light in the Attic Records. While the label has been the producers of reissues like Betty Davis (if you don't have these, buy them immedia...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:30:00 PST

Ryan Ferguson (ex No-Knife) In-Store Sun. Aug 26th @ 3pm

Ryan Ferguson, ex singer/guitarist for San Diego's much adored No Knife, is releasing a full length solo debut album. In support of that, Ryan is coming by M-Theory for a special in-store perfor...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:29:00 PST

John Vanderslice In-Store Aug 4 3pm: Only San Diego Performance

Great news from M-Theory! We just confirmed an in-store with Barsuk Records' own John Vanderslice. No stranger to the indie rock world with his tenure in the acclaimed MK Ultra, not to men...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:36:00 PST

Adam Franklin (of Swervedriver!) In-Store Wed July 18th @ 6pm

Adam has a new album out June 26th on M-Theory's own label, Hi-Speed Soul Records, and it's amazing. He plays the Casbah later this night but will perform at M-Theory Mission Hills earlier in th...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:55:00 PST

Rocky Votolato In-store Tuesday July 10th @ 6pm

Rocky has a new album out called "Brag and Cuss". Come on out for an intimate in-store before his show at the Casbah later that night. xoxo, The M-Theory Music Kidz
Posted by M-Theory Music on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:53:00 PST

Adam Franklin (Swervedriver) West Coast Tour In July- In-Store @ M-Theory/Show @ Casbah

Adam Franklin from the amazing 90's London based band Swervedriver is playing in San Diego at M-Theory and later at the Casbah. Adam is signed to our abel called Hi-Speed Soul. Don't miss ...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:46:00 PST

M-Theory's Label Hi-Speed Soul Re-Releases Nada Surf's "Karmic" Out Today on CD & Ltd Vinyl!!

The day has finally arrived. The EP from indie rock kings Nada Surf has been re-released on CD and vinyl by yours truly- Hi-Speed Soul (M-Theory's new label), and we're pleased as punch! If you order ...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:15:00 PST

Lavender Diamond In-Store- Sat 5/12 3pm

Matador's latest signing Lavender Diamond is playing their only San Diego show on Sat. May 12th @ 3pm. Their new album is out Tuesday. You know the drill....be there or miss out and kick yourself fore...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Mon, 07 May 2007 10:06:00 PST

Mute Math In-Store 4/26 @ 6:30pm

Just confirmed an in-store with Mute Math on Thursday April 26th @ 6:30pm. As with all in-stores, it'll be taking place at our main store in Mission Hills. The band is playing at House of ...
Posted by M-Theory Music on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:34:00 PST