Council Bluffs, IA | More than a million record titles are available at this Council Bluffs store: As we head into the busy shopping season, we want to spotlight small businesses across our neighborhoods. Making your shopping easier, while keeping your money local. It’s our special series, “Gifts From Your Neighborhood.” If you’re shopping for someone who’s into music, comics, books, movies—Kanesville Kollectibles is a good place to start. It’s a small business in a really big building, at the corner of South 4th and Story Streets. Though owner Tim Behrens has had no problem filling up the space. “It looks disorganized in here but if you just ask me, I can tell you where to look,” Behrens said. That’s the result of being in business and collecting for 40 years. Three floors absolutely full of items. “We have over a million records here.”
Keynsham, UK | Beloved Bristol store Longwell Records moving from Keynsham to Clifton: A beloved record store in Keynsham has announced it will be ‘relocating’ to Clifton after 10 years in the area. Iain Aitchison, the man behind the popular Longwell Records business, shared on Instagram saying: “Important news people! Longwell Records are Leaving Keynsham and relocating to Clifton village. “I know you can’t believe it. But it’s true, we are leaving Keynsham at the end of January 2026 and will be up and running as a shop in Feb 2026 at the Clifton Arcade on Boyces Avenue opposite Reg the Veg! Very sad but we move on after 10 years in one of the best towns around. “Vouchers will still be valid up the new gaff. More emotional posts will follow but we are open for business 11-3 all week.” In a video posted alongside his message, Iain added: “We’re opening a new shop but sadly it means we’re leaving Keynsham. I’m genuinely devastated.”
Hilton Head Island, SC | Turning the tables: Vinyl lover brings old tech, new music to Hilton Head Island. There’s always something to listen to inside Hilton Head Island’s small but esteemed record store. If it’s not 80s rock ‘n’ roll emanating from a turntable on the back wall, it’s a spirited conversation about the tunes themselves. Talking shop comes naturally for Tennessee native Josh Duvall, 53, who opened MoJo’s Island Records in late 2022 with his wife. He got his love of vinyl from his mom, a “music aficionado” who owned stacks of records and a hulking cabinet stereo. MoJo’s is the only dedicated record shop in Beaufort County and the first business of its kind to operate on Hilton Head in decades, according to Duvall. It’s a carefully curated trove of both classic earworms and contemporary hits, from the Talking Heads to Taylor Swift. For a niche group of music collectors, it’s an impressive stockpile of hidden gems and rare releases.
Northfield, MN | The Southern Minn Scene City-by-City Holiday Shopping Guide: Area residents looking to complete their holiday shopping lists need to look no further than the many stores and quaint downtowns that are located throughout the Southern Minnesota SCENE readership area. …Verbena Vinyl: A destination for fans of vinyl records, Verbena Vinyl has been part Northfield’s downtown retail scene for the past two years under the leadership of owner Vicki Scott. The store offers both new and used vinyl records and provides customers with a shopping experience that is unique to independent record stores. “I would caution saying the ‘renewed interest’ in vinyl because vinyl never left,” Scott said about the business. “Artists have always had the decision to whether or not put there stuff on cassette, CDs, vinyl or just do it streaming and they can still do that but I think there is a lot of interest in collecting records again because they are doing cool things with them (records).”
Franklin, OH | Thirteen quirky shops for holiday gifting: There’s nothing quite like the whimsical feeling of shopping local during the holidays. This year, The Great Miami Riverway shops have everything you need for everyone on your list. Check out all character, collectibles, and curiosities, as well as dozens of local restaurants, breweries, and bars along the Riverway. From vintage gems to treasures, these 13 spots are your go-to for holiday shopping. …DoublePlay Records & Retro: Is your ideal afternoon spent sorting through bins of vintage records? This is just one of the Great Miami Riverway shops you’ll want to visit. At DoublePlay peruse a wide selection of rare finds for the vinyl fan in your life. It’s located steps away from the popular Calypso Cafe and Bakery, perfect for grabbing a coffee and making a day of it.
Fayetteville, AR | A ‘Wicked’ event: Block Street Records hosts listening party for ‘Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack.’ Block Street Records hosted a listening Nov. 21 party for the “Wicked For Good – The Soundtrack” movie album, turning the shop’s “Wicked Weekend” into a sing-along celebration filled with giveaways, prizes, vinyl purchases and free posters. For many students, the listening party was a break from end-of-semester routines and a chance to connect with others who share a love for the musical. Hannah Rose, a sophomore animal science major, attended the event with a friend she saw “Wicked” with last year. “I love ‘Wicked,’” Rose said. “… Hearing the soundtrack here just feels different. I feel like it elevates the experience, and it really brings people together.”
Cambridge, MA | Why not every record store loves Record Store Day: …Every roadie loves National Roadie Day (May 19). Every Hawaiian loves National Hawaii Day (July 5). Every redhead loves National Love Your Red Hair Day (Nov. 5). But not every record store loves Record Store Day. Why? I found out why through conversations with owners and workers when I was organizing the Record Store Day Walk. …The unwanted “stuff” that independent record stores get saddled with is RSD-exclusive merchandise that nobody wants. For every coveted record of unreleased material by a reputable artist (say, an EP of new material from Beach House), there are many more duds (for example, I shit you not, an overpriced vinyl edition of Peppa Pig songs) that major labels force down the retail pipeline as a precondition for being included in the official RSD promotion.
Melbourne, AU | Lose track of time at a retro-futuristic listening bar in Melbourne: LB’s Record Bar is a cinematic sanctuary designed for lingering and listening. These days, a stellar cocktail alone no longer seems enough to lure a crowd. The more retro the bar, the better – and if it doesn’t come with a curated vinyl library and a high-fidelity sound system, it barely warrants the detour. Record bars, inspired by Japanese kissa culture, continue their global ascent, placing the audio experience at the centre of hospitality (recent openings include Jaç Hi-Fi Café in Barcelona and Side A in San Francisco). The latest to join the movement is LB’s Record Bar in Melbourne, owned by the Sydney-based hospitality group Merivale. …”LB’s is designed to feel like the kind of bar you stumble into and instantly want to stay…”
Los Angeles, CA | An oral history of Nacional Records, the indie label that has shaped Latin alternative for 20 years: When Los Angeles-based entrepreneur Tomas Cookman founded Nacional Records 20 years ago, the label immediately established itself as the defining voice of Latin alternative in the U.S. Cookman’s inaugural release was the luminous, self-titled solo debut by Andrea Echeverri, lead singer of Colombia’s pioneering Rock en Español act Aterciopelados. He followed it up with “Tijuana Sessions Vol. 3,” the much anticipated sophomore effort from Latintronica outfit Nortec Collective. (As it turns out, the band never recorded a Vol. 2.) Released in March and July of 2005, respectively, the two albums introduced Nacional as a boutique imprint with a finger on the pulse of the Latin music zeitgeist. But the label’s aesthetic was never about a specific sound. What it offered instead was a point of view, one that was visionary and omnivorous.
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