As 2020 comes to a close it’s not lost on us that we—and most likely you—spent very little time in a record store this year (if you even did at all). As we close the book on this trying year, all this week we’ll be looking back at some of our favorite pre-pandemic visits to our local to revive that record store experience—with a friend or ten that you just might know. —Ed.
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 2018 | We trust that you’ve heard by now that Saturday, April 21, 2018 is Record Store Day, which is for us less of a “Christmas” and more akin to Thanksgiving—a day to be thankful for the mom and pop, indie record shops that yes, see a spike in sales and foot traffic on this particular Saturday.
Now, if you’ve been paying attention, you’re aware that each year the Record Store Day folks choose an ambassador for the event—kindred souls who live and breathe the culture of both records and record stores. This year RSD has chosen rap duo Run the Jewels as its 2018 ambassadors, following Metallica, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Chuck D, Iggy Pop, and St. Vincent among others have also lent their support. In addition many countries across the globe choose their own special ambassadors.
Which got us thinking…heck, we’re here every day preaching the brick and mortar gospel and singing the praises of the bands and artists who press their music to wax—we might just merit a Record Store Day ambassador ourselves!
And as such, we’re delighted to announce that mega-talented, global recording artist Kimbra is our very own ambassador for Saturday’s shop-a-thon. Kimbra’s brand new release Primal Heart arrived in stores yesterday, April 20, 2018—which means you can snap it right up on vinyl today! She’s also on tour with Beck into June.
Touring earlier this year in advance of Primal Heart’s release, she joined us for a record rummage at Washington, DC’s Som Records, and as you’ll see, she’s as knowledgeable as she is engaging and warm. And she’s got great taste in music too.
So, onward—we’re record shopping with Kimbra at Washington, DC’s Som records!
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 30, 2018: Kimbra record shopping at Som Records in Washington, DC. (photo by Richie Downs)
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