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Ralph's Used and Rare Books is a cherished establishment located in the B.A.K Neighborhood, operated by our beloved Tio Ralphie.

Ralph's serves as our editorial destination spotlighting inspiring senior level executives, innovators & creatives in music. Check out interviews, digests and fictional music stories from our neighborhood authors Lisa Marie and Francisco Tales.

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Interviews

Spotlighting music industry thought leaders, creatives and entrepreneurs conducted by world renowned journalist - Lisa Marie.

Brian “Z” Zisook on Redefining Music Discovery & the Power of Remaining Artist-First

Jamal Jimoh on the Demystification of Streaming and the Evolution of Artist Strategy

Larry Gold on the Shifting Live Music Landscape and How SOB’s Became a Cultural Institution

Spek on the Evolution of Music Publishing and Reshaping the Music Industry in the Middle East

Mariel Gomerez-Rodriguez on Discovering Purpose as a Creative Executive and Empowering Artists with Authentic Voices

Kei Henderson on Launching Third & Hayden and Her Mission to Make Mental Health a Priority in Music

Carron Mitchell on Connecting Passion With Profession and Her Quest to Transform Careers as an Entertainment Lawyer

Richie Cruz on His Approach to Branding and What It Takes to Be an Effective Leader

Dani Slocki on On What It Means to Be a Hybrid Creative Director and Connecting Art with Commerce

JD Anderson on The Evolution of Music Marketing and How to Create Unforgettable Campaigns

Mag Rodriguez On Advancing Artist Equality with EVEN & Becoming a Tech Entrepreneur

Jaxon Buzzell on the Origins of modrNation and the Current State of Music Discovery

Melissa Chaile on Her Storied Career in Music and the Ongoing Shift in Marketing Strategy

[untitled] Co-founders Dan Lilienthal & José Chayet on the Rise of the DIY Artist and How Their Platform Will Kickstart a Music Renaissance

Julie Anne Quay on Empowering the Youth and Changing the Way the World Views Non-Profits

Amber Grimes on What Makes Great Leadership and Why She Decided to Start a Book Club

Daniel Glogower on The Origins of Beatclub, Empowering Girls Who Make Beats, and His Vision of The Music Creator Economy

Jamie Dominguez on the Evolution of Royalties, Her New Role at the MLC, and Why Understanding Music Copyright is a Must for Artists

Jacob Moore on the Longevity of Pigeons & Planes, SYNY, and Why Artist Development is More Important Now Than Ever Before

Luke Bailey on Equal Representation in Fintech and Making Financial Literacy “Cool”

Al Damashek on Crafting Unforgettable Live Music Experiences

DJ Skee on the Evolution of Entertainment and Revitalizing the Memorabilia Market

Jeanine McLean on Music, Mentorship, and Turning One’s Passions into a Career

Devo (Springsteen) Harris Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey

Erika Montes Reflects on Her Journey in Music

Jesse Kirshbaum and the Intersection of Music, Brands, and Technology

That Good Sh*t is Restructuring Music Discovery

Justice Baiden Speaks on Significance of Authenticity

Freelancer Spotlight

Shining a light on the freelancers within B.A.K's Play.Ground.

Ariel Hyatt

Founder, Cyber PR

Melanie Rodriguez

Brand Strategy

Tony Hartman

Artist Management

Drew Thurlow

Artist Management

Eric Mclellan

Artist Growth and Global Music Strategy

Joe Esposito

Streaming Executive and Consultant

Andrea Higgins

Music PR Strategist and Brand Consultant

Becky Yee

Photographer

Brian Harrington

Tour Manager and FOH Engineer

Fiction

Fictional stories and album reviews by resident writer - Francisco Tales.

Bargin' In On The Beasties

Francisco Tales

My After-Party with André: A Cisco Christmas Carol

Francisco Tales

William Shakespeare Reviews Frank Ocean’s album, Channel Orange

George W. Bush Reviews: Ready to Die by Notorious B.I.G

Little Man, Big Set.

Francisco Tales

One Sweet Day.

Francisco Tales