ARChive of Contemporary Music

02/03/2026

In the new episode of the Rock’s Backpages podcast, Fred Patterson, aka Phast Phreddie, speaks about his work at the ARChive of Contemporary Music, plus his own magazine Back Door Man and his band Thee Precisions. ARC loves Rock’s Backpages. Find it wherever you grab your podcasts.

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12/24/2025

HUGE BIG LARGE THANKS to all of our donors this year! We would literally be a few schmoes sitting around an empty room without you. Have a look at our year-end wrap up - LINK IN BIO.

Will your name be in our 2026 wrap up? We certainly hope so.

Support physical music history preservation. Support the Archive of Contemporary Music - LINK IN BIO. Happy holidays one & all.

11/04/2025

Just in time for Election Day - this crazy t-shirt from long time friend & donor, Nina B. As always, thank you, Nina!

10/08/2025

We wanted to highlight a fantastic recent donation from a Hudson Valley resident which you should know about. The photo below is the latest from donor William ‘Wilbur’ Houghtaling. To date Wilbur has dropped off 1226 Hillbilly + Country 78rpm ten-inch shellac discs, 53 seven-inch singles, and more than 300 related press kits, postcards and letters from musicians, and a pile of signed photographs. Read all about by clicking the link in the first comment below! And don’t forget to support the ARC!

09/29/2025

Yes, this message is from us, The Archive of Contemporary Music. "We urge everyone to watch Seven Days In May film this evening, in preparation for the meeting tomorrow of every high ranking officer in the American Armed Services.”

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08/12/2025

Happy to all who celebrate! Which is really just an opportunity to share this owner-customized copy of the Rufus Thomas all-timer, Walking The Dog. We love a good decorated record label. For more oddities, one-offs, and just good old works of art, visit the Galleries link on our website. Link in bio.

07/11/2025

We’ve been there 😎

06/26/2025

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05/21/2025

Incoming! A fabulous poster collection courtesy of our own Tim B. 90% music and 10% sports, going back over a 50 year span. 🤩 Visit our website for more details - link in bio.

05/08/2025

Another generous music book donation from our own archivist, Tim B.

What music related books & records are gathering dust on your shelves? When you’re ready, we’ll be here!

05/03/2025

Visit our blog (https://arcmusic.org/blog/17371) and read about our fearless leader’s latest finds at his local recycling center & book sale. It’s the stuff dreams are made of…or is it? 🤔 📕