North Shore, MA | North Shore record store to close due to ‘a thousand reasons,’ owner says: The North Shore is losing a record store over industry changes, according to its owner. Residency Records will close after Breaux Silcio decided not to renew the shop’s lease, which is up on Feb. 28, 2027. Silcio shared the news in an Instagram video posted on Monday, in which he said Residency’s last day will most likely fall in early January. He vowed to have a more definitive closing date after Christmas. “I had to make a decision about my future and I chose to wind down the store,” the shop owner said. “I want to thank everybody who has bought anything from me ever,” Silcio said.
Bridgewater, MA | Common Groove Records Opens First Storefront in Bridgewater: Founded by music lovers from Norwell and East Bridgewater, the independent record shop will offer vinyl, CDs, cassettes and community events. Two South Shore music enthusiasts are turning their passion for vinyl into a permanent downtown destination. Common Groove Records, founded by Eric Visser of Norwell and Josh Whitlow of East Bridgewater, will celebrate the grand opening of its first storefront at 50 Central Square in Bridgewater (11/7). Founded in 2025, Common Groove Records has spent the past year hosting pop-up events throughout Greater Boston, including at Dorchester Brewing and Stellwagen Beer Company.
Hutchinson, KS | From a Kansas Billboard to a UK Record Shop: A Cross-Continental Connection. It isn’t every day that a simple billboard viewing leads to a cross-continental connection, but that is exactly what happened at Ad Astra Radio on Tuesday, November 3rd. Steve Ollier, who travels for work, was in Hutchinson, Kansas for work when our Ad Astra Radio billboard caught his eye. Steve’s stepfather is a regular visitor to a unique record shop across the pond in Leominster, England: Ad Astra Records. Steve stopped by our Hutchinson station to snap a photo holding a tote bag from the UK shop. Taking photos with Ad Astra Records bags in various locations—from a radio station to a rainforest—is a tradition for the shop’s global community of music lovers.
Long Island, NY | Northport Village Has a Record Store Again, at 121 Main Street: Main Street in Northport Village has a record store. Northport Records opened on Saturday, October 31, at 121 Main Street, selling new and used vinyl records and used CDs, and buying records from people ready to part with a collection. …The store stocks new pressings alongside used records, sorted into bins for browsing, plus used CDs and music merchandise. It also buys records, so a box of LPs that has been sitting in a closet for decades has somewhere to go close to home. The owner opened the shop to turn a lifelong love of music into a business, and describes it on the store’s own page as more than a record store: a place where the community can come together around music.
Bangkok, TH | Vinyl record bars in Bangkok for an audiophile’s perfect night out: Sit back, relax, and let these bars remind you why you adore the unique sounds of vinyl. Here is a list of vinyl bars in Bangkok audiophiles must visit. Who would’ve thought that out of all things, vinyl records would make a return in this era? Nevertheless, it’s understandable—the nostalgic sounds exude retro vibes, played from an analog player that attracts those with good ears. Combined with a good drink in hand, the atmosphere is unmatched. These bars are certainly loved by audiophiles of all ages, except the ones below drinking age.
The global rise of listening barsL When was the last time you heard a whole album in one sitting? Nothing about Shibuya HiFi is loud. From its unmarked front door to its low-lit lounge, the Seattle vinyl bar is a subtle, pensive ballad of a place. So much so, in fact, that on the Wednesday night that we visited for a sold-out event, the sparsely populated lounge area was nearly silent. That is intentional, said general manager Jerry Stotler. Wednesday nights are closed to everyone but ticket holders. “These are what we call deep listening sessions,” he explained, “so when you walk in, there isn’t any music playing. We want to ensure a pristine listening environment when we’re in the hi-fi room.”
Paris, FR | RA25 x Dig Deep: Free Pop-Up Charity Record Store with a-side. RA25 brings Dig Deep to Paris for a free two-day charity record fair at a-side, with label donations, all-day house and downtempo DJs and proceeds going to War Child and Droit27. RA’s pop-up charity record fair Dig Deep comes to Paris on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November, in collaboration with record shop and event space A-Side. The two-day event will feature an extensive record fair, all-day DJ sets, and a special live stream from Radio Sofa. …Radio Sofa will broadcast live across both days, streaming sets to listeners worldwide.
Northampton, MA | Vintage and vinyl fair returns to Center for the Arts this month: The opportunity to hunt for classic vinyl records and unique vintage clothing returns to the city on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the fourth edition of the Downtown Market Vintage & Vinyl. According to organizers, the event will once again bring plenty of options for record and vintage lovers of all ages to explore. The fall edition will feature two rooms and two floors inside the arts and community complex at 33 Hawley St., with thousands of records and tons of vintage for sale from over 30 local and regional dealers, plus a full lineup of vinyl DJs spinning records live throughout the day.
Beaverton, OR | Vinyl fair and Sun Ra tribute hit the Reser Nov. 14: Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts will pack a vinyl market and a jazz concert into one day on Saturday, Nov. 14. The third annual Save the LP Record Show fills the Reser with more than 55 record vendors, according to the venue’s event listing. Shoppers can dig through vinyl, CDs, 45s and cassette tapes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The whole day is structured like two sides of a record. Side A is the daytime market. Side B is a concert by L.A. vocalist and producer Jimetta Rose, who will perform her album “MettaSun,” a tribute to cosmic jazz pioneer Sun Ra. Portland-based The Cosmic Tones Research Trio will join Rose on stage.
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