At M-Theory Music, we pride ourselves in having extensive knowledge in many different genres of music. We accomplish this by hiring people who not only love music, but LIVE music! Our employees are typically musicians, artists, reviewers, or sometimes, just complete music geeks (i.e. walking musical historians).

Here is a current roster of staff people and our favorite albums at the moment:

Swervie (aka Punky)

Official greeter.  Favorite Track "Who Let the Dogs Out!"

Stephen Bolles (aka DJ Still Life):

As a regular in the San Diego DJ scene, Stephen prides himself in seeking out the best hip-hop/soul/funk & jazz records he can find for the store. If you're looking to get turned on to the latest sample taken from the killa kut being spun, there's a damn good chance Still Life will know what it is and can get it for you. Don't hesitate to come in and ask what great stuff we've just gotten in. More than likely Still Life will turn on the turntable for you and say "You gotta check this out!"

Nate Northup (aka The Bruiser)

Nate hails from Providence, Rhode Island. That great city right next to the state of New England. Wait, is New England a state or a general region? Ah well, Nate always corrects us but us Cali kids just can't seem to get it right. In any case, Nate has been known to rock the indie, rock the metal, rock the jazz, rock the blues, just not rock the boat. If you want some great recommendations, just ask the man with the braided rat-tail.  Oh yeah, and Nate doesn't mess around when someone is caught stealing at the store.  You should see the other guy.

Heather Johnson (co-owner/indie rock authoritarian)

What is there to say? If you love the indie rock, Heather's going to know your next favorite band. Not that she doesn't know plenty about other genres, but Heather was latched on to bands like Interpol, Silversun Pickups, & Nada Surf when many of us were just getting in to MC Hammer and Jesus Jones. Ok, that might be a stretch, but she knows the best of what's up and coming!

Current favorite records- Menomena, Of Montreal, Peter Bjorn & John

(Eric & Heather- Owners of M-Theory @ SD Music Awards '04)

Eric Howarth (co-owner/dude)

The dude abides.

Current Fave Records- Jesu, Sophia, Peter Bjorn & John, Bloc Party