Amsterdam, NL | Amsterdam record shops quickly sell out of Foo Fighters albums after drummer’s death: Foo Fighters albums are in high demand in Amsterdam after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins on Friday. Record stores in the Dutch capital almost completely sold out of the rock band’s albums over the weekend, AT5 reports. Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room in Colombia on Friday night. The cause of the 50-year-old drummer’s death is not yet clear. Colombian authorities reported finding over ten different drugs in his body, including THC, antidepressants, and painkillers. But it is not yet clear whether he died from an overdose. Monique Webster, Foo Fighters fan and employee of Amsterdam record store Concerto, was devastated by the news of Hawkins’ death, she said to AT5. “It’s indescribable what I felt,” she said. “He could just go wild. He was a beat on the drums. He could also sing. That was so great about him. He was a musician at heart. That was noticeable in everything.”
Millersville, PA | Local record stores preserving music and culture: From the bright and colorful interior, customers can just barely look out into the street through the boarded posters at Mr. Suit Records. For music fans, trying to find where to get the latest in CDs, vinyls, and respective equipment frequently boggles the mind, especially if you have no idea where to go or where to start. Whether you are a lifelong Lancaster resident or new to the area, there are a wide variety of record stores and music shops in town, all of which strive to provide both new releases and rare classics in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. If you are looking to browse, then the Snapper has you covered! Here are some unique and captivating record stores in Lancaster, as well as some fun facts and information about each of them.
London, UK | Meantime presents Record Store Day Live festival: Meantime Brewing Company is giving London music fans real cause for celebration with the announcement of Meantime presents Record Store Day Live, a day-long festival of live music taking place at the magnificent Meantime Brewery in Greenwich, South East London, on Saturday 9th April. The event will celebrate Meantime’s ongoing partnership with Record Store Day, which celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2022 and continues to support independent record shops around the world. All proceeds from ticket sales for the event will be donated to War Child, Record Store Day’s official charity partner. Record Store Day Live will be headlined by performances from soulful singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw, and Hak Baker who blends indie, folk and rap with his self-titled G-folk sound. Henshaw’s debut album ‘Untidy Soul’ was released in January to huge acclaim, and was followed by a sell-out UK tour including the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in late February. Baker recently performed a huge show at the Camden Roundhouse and released the ‘Misled EP’ at the end of 2021.
Brisbane, AU | Turn it up for Record Store Day: Celebrate Record Store Day in Fortitude Valley and show your appreciation of independent record stores, DJ stores and recording studios of all genres. As Brisbane’s live music mecca, the Fortitude Valley Special Entertainment Precinct continues to hero and nurture the city’s renowned music-based entertainment industry. The Valley will transform into a five-hour jam fest when Record Store Day festivities take over Brunswick Street Mall. From 10am-3pm enjoy DJs sets from the Valley’s Catalog Music, QUIVR as well as DJs from other stores to soundtrack your weekend. Browse the Valley Record Store Day markets on Brunswick Street Mall for vinyl and vintage wares as well as partake in Brisbane Greeters Tours looking at the history of some iconic music venues.
Nottingham, UK | Record Store Day returns with events across Nottingham: “We had people queuing from 10pm the evening before where they camped out overnight to get first in the queue” Record Store Day is held in April every year with the aim of promoting independent music venues and artists. This is the first proper return of celebrations since Covid which has seen scaled back events take place. This year will mark the 15th annual global record store day. Additional record fairs are taking place across the city starting this weekend with two independent events. As independent music stores and venues close across the UK, there has never been a better time to get collecting. The vinyl industry has been turning the tables on slow sales in recent years with more 5 million albums sold in the UK in 2021. Record fairs offer a chance for fans to connect and collect with other enthusiasts as well as the chance to find that rare collectors item. Here are some of the best places to go ‘crate digging’ over the next week.
Chicago, IL | Bric-A-Brac Records Owners Unveil a Horror-Themed Coffee Shop in Logan Square: The Brewed isn’t just for fans of scary movies. The owners of Bric-A-Brac Records in Logan Square were searching for two things: more space to show off their movie memorabilia and a source of caffeine closer to the store. The solution to both comes in the form of the Brewed, a horror movie-themed and all-day coffee shop that opened Tuesday, March 15, near the CTA’s Logan Square Blue Line Station on Milwaukee Avenue. Nick Mayor, Jen Lemasters, and Jason Deuchler concede that Logan Square does not need another coffee shop. But they love horror and they love coffee. While looking for a new location last fall, Mayor and Lemasters, the owners of the nine-year-old vinyl and collectables shop came across the space at Milwaukee and Dawson. It was big enough to hold both the store and a coffee shop with seating for 40. “I thought, ‘This is the space,’” says Lemasters.
Albany, NY | Vino and vinyl—cool new ‘retro’ lounge to open this week in Albany! A hip, retro-style cocktail lounge with cool vibes (and music played on vinyl only) is set to open up this week in Albany’s Center Square. Here’s what we know about the new Lo-Fi Bar and Lounge: It’s not easy keeping up with the ever-changing world of the Capital Region restaurant industry. During the last few years, restaurants and bars were really challenged – forced to adapt during the uncertain times of the pandemic, and the ones that made it through have a lot to be thankful for. Sadly, some didn’t make it, closing their doors quietly while the world was told to stay indoors or order take-out. When one door closes, another opens up, as is the case for a new bar and lounge set to open up this week on Lark Street in Albany’s Center Square District. Side note: I live basically across the street from this place and I had no idea it was opening. Shoutout to the Albany Reddit users who created a discussion thread about it. According to their Instagram page, the new Lo-Fi Bar and Lounge at 200 Lark St. is set for a Friday opening.
Charlottetown, CA | New restaurant in Charlottetown record store to offer affordable soup and sandwiches: The Roquette Kitchen will operate in the Back Alley Music building on Queen Street. Prince Edward Island music lovers can soon expect to see a new soup and sandwich business in one of Charlottetown’s most iconic record stores. The Roquette Kitchen, which will operate in the Back Alley Music building on Queen Street, plans to serve soup and sandwiches to Islanders who may be looking for an afternoon snack while browsing through records. The business was started by co-owners Chris Coupland and Brittany Cole, who had the idea to open a small food business after working together for several years in the kitchen at the Trailside Music Café and Inn in Mount Stewart. “I’ve always wanted to be able to offer really healthy food for people,” said Coupland. “I think our food is really going to blend with the scene around here.”
What Has Happened to The Cost of Vinyl? All Ages are Getting into Record Collecting – and Driving up The Cost of Vinyl: The cost of vinyl records has really gone up! Why is that happening? it seems there is no limit to just how high they will get. It might surprise you but the small independent record stores are not making the “killing” you might think when you walk in and see some of the prices. Indie record stores typically mark up their new album selections somewhere around 20% to 30% at most. Compare that to a clothing retailer where most inventory is sold at double the wholesale cost and you can quickly see that the record stores are not the main culprit for the high costs. It is literally a lesson in basic economics – supply and demand. The demand for vinyl has ramped up dramatically in the last several years with this year eclipsing all others. The simple fact is supply cannot keep up with demand.
