Musical Alchemy

Sometimes the process by which life changes can resemble something like magic. This is how Walter Thorington describes his journey from financial analyst at the University of Texas to the owner of a record store. More than magic, though. It’s transformative, lifechanging, alchemical.

Hence the name: Alchemy Records.

“Music is alchemical in nature,” Thorington said. “The idea behind Alchemy is change. “It’s a change for me in my personal life and my business life. And this is a college town. Change is very significant here. The moment you’re in San Marcos, you feel it. We’re all about changing patterns. You see college kids becoming themselves.”