Edmonds, WA | Edmonds record store now accepting used vinyl: A new record store, Musicology Co., will open next month in Edmonds at 420 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 107. “Though Edmonds boasts a vibrant arts scene, one element has been missing from our downtown core: a brick-and-mortar record shop,” said local musician Rachel Gardner of The Band LeLe. The store will sell new and used vinyl, CDs, and other music-related merchandise. It is now buying used vinyl. Gardner is behind the newest addition to downtown Edmonds retail, along with business partners Elizabeth Murray – also of The Band LeLe – Jason Murray, and Brian Gardner. Gardner has been involved in the music world her entire life: She was born in the back of a music store in Port Townsend. With two musician parents (and many other musicians in her family), she grew up in music shops, backstage at gigs, radio shows, and more.
Aberdeen, UK | Aberdeen record shop owner issues funding plea with business in ‘vast amounts’ of debt: Nick Duthie, owner of Red Robin Records on Correction Wynd, has started a GoFundMe campaign to help save the popular Aberdeen business which is at risk of closing. The owner of an Aberdeen record shop and cafe has issued a heartfelt plea to customers in a last-ditch effort to help it stay afloat. Nick Duthie, owner of Red Robin Records on Correction Wynd, has started a GoFundMe campaign after revealing that the popular north-east business was in ‘vast amounts’ of debt. Nick cited the oil industry downturn and the coronavirus pandemic as reasons for the business’s current situation. He first opened Red Robin Records in 2019 and says that he’s currently unsure of the business’s future beyond this month. The campaign, which has just been launched, is seeking to raise £100,000, with Nick saying that a ‘cash injection’ is sorely needed.
UK | UK music store defies odds by considering expansion: Physical music is on the comeback despite the continued growth of music streaming and could help regrow the high street. Iconic UK music retailer HMV are considering expansion. Following a fantastic year of growth in physical sales – aiding overall growth for UK music revenues – the high street is looking a little more appealing. The death of the high street for music has come from two directions. Firstly, digital music has taken over music consumption diminishing physical sales. Then online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay have hindered the in-person shopping of high streets massively. So it’s especially good news that HMV’s Managing Director is discussing plans to expand their shops. The retailer already operates around 120 stores across the UK. The retailer survived its second large collapse in 2019 thanks to investment from Sunrise Records. Their considerations follow a great 2023 for physical music.
Glasgow, UK | Glasgow Record Shops: 14 of the best record shops to visit in Glasgow: Glasgow is a music city that takes it tunes very seriously with there being a wide range of great record shops to explore no matter the kind of genre you are searching for. The city has produced several huge acts such as Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand and Primal Scream, with some setting out on their musical discovery browsing through the racks of records stores in their younger days. Although vinyl records may have made a ‘comeback’ in recent years, the revival came too late for many shops with Glasgow having bid farewell to many great record shops which had been part of the city’s identity for years. So, whether you are looking to take shelter for the rain or are in search of an album you’ve not quite yet been able to get your hands on – here is a list of fourteen of the best record shops in Glasgow.
Detroit, MI | Detroit monthly event Technically, Yeah celebrates 50th show with first-ever vinyl release: Hosts Eddie Logix and Jo Rad Silver are marking the occasion with a vinyl EP. Congratulations are in order for Technically, Yeah, the monthly performance night celebrating its 50th show this week. Launched in 2017, the event typically features live performances — Monica Blair, Tammy Lakkis, Rebecca Goldberg, Charles Trees, and Illingsworth are among the artists to grace its stage — sandwiched by all-vinyl sets by hosts Eddie Logix and Jo Rad Silver. And now, Logix and Jo Rad can spin their own wax: The duo is marking the occasion with its first-ever vinyl record release, Real, No. The 12-inch EP blends their myriad influences into four tracks that mix deep-house grooves with hi-tech jazz, including an appearance from Kasan Belgrave on sax, the son of famed Motown jazz trumpet player Marcus Belgrave. Here’s to another 50.
Walton, UK | Famous Britpop band’s frontman to play in Walton record shop: A famous member of a band which helped pioneer the Britpop movement is set to perform in an independent Walton record store. My Life Story’s frontman Jake Shillingford, is heading to the independent music shop, Format, in the High Street, for an evening of music. During the show, taking place on February 10 at 6pm, Jake will perform a live acoustic set and sign albums after the concert. The performance will come just a day after the group releases its newest album, Loving You Is Killing Me, on February 9. Jake said: “Loving You Is Killing Me is a lyric taken from the album’s opening track Running Out of Heartbeats. “Despite its pessimistic inference, I like to think that it’s more about investment in relationships. Is there a price to pay for unconditional love?”
Leesport, PA | The Leesport Record Riot! It’s a WONDERFUL winter vinyl record POP-UP sale at the Lessport Farmers Market! Over 15,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. A giant record store lands in Leesport! Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! LPs and 45s and CDs too. All types of music from punk to funk to country to classic rock, hip hop, soul/jazz and more. Dust off that turntable and come on down. DOOR PRIZES TOO! Regular admission starts at 10 AM ($5) with early admission at 9 AM ($15). Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
Clark, NJ | The Clark Record Riot! It’s a WONDERFUL winter vinyl record POP-UP sale at Arthur L Johnson High School! Over 15,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. VINYL FUN A giant record store lands in Clark NJ! Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! LPs and 45s and CDs too. All types of music from punk to funk to country to classic rock, hip hop, soul/jazz and more. Dust off that turntable and come on down. Regular admission starts at 10 AM ($5) with early admission at 9 AM ($15). Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
