DeKalb, IL | Record store to reopen in DeKalb later this month: Record Store Day celebration at Green Tangerine Records will feature new releases. A local record store, now closed for renovations, will reopen later this month just in time for Record Store Day. Green Tangerine Records and Collectibles, 838 W. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, plans to hold a grand reopening on March 21 to help mark the occasion.
Liverpool, UK | Jacaranda Record’s ‘huge announcement’ 10 years in the making: Graham Stanley, director of Jacaranda Records, said: “There is currently no facility like it in the UK.” Liverpool’s Jacaranda Records has announced bands, artists and people will be able to create their own vinyl records in the Baltic Triangle location. The collaboration with Fat Monkey Studios, a local vinyl cutting company, has been in the aether for more than a decade. Jacaranda Records will make use of Fat Monkey Studios for its Jac Cuts project, an initiative where Jacaranda works with artists to create unique releases and special editions of existing records. The first release will be exclusive to Jacaranda Records Record Store Day customers. Graham Stanley, director of Jacaranda Records, said: “What this means, any band, no matter how small, can now release a small run of vinyl records…”
Fostoria, OH | Retro is back in Fostoria: Just across the street at 118 W. Center St. is Hooligans Record Store, which opened Dec. 5, 2025. Owner Josh Smith transformed the former Alt’s Music Center—where he took guitar lessons as a child—into a modern hub for physical media. Smith said the opportunity allows him to “bring new life to a place that meant a lot to him growing up.” “It feels special to honor the history of the space while creating something new for the next generation of music fans,” Smith said. Smith grew up with a deep love for record stores, viewing them as gateways to music outside the mainstream. …The store stocks new and used records, CDs, cassettes, and music memorabilia. Smith emphasizes the tangible experience of music, focusing on curation and community over the convenience of streaming.
Denver, CO | PigStyle becomes Loveland’s newest—and only—record store: Arjan Shaw launched new business after DOGE cuts affected his career. Arjan Shaw wanted to be his own boss. After he was laid off from his software engineering job when budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency canceled work his company was doing for the United States Department of Agriculture, he began to consider what that would involve. He had experience in landscaping, and enjoyed being outdoors in the summer, but that was ultimately just another job, another salary, and he wanted to pursue a passion. He found it in music, and after plenty of effort opened PigStyle, Loveland’s newest, and currently only, record store. “I’ve always been a collector myself, and (the record business) hasn’t been swallowed up by the box stores,” he said. “It’s something you can do independently.”
Cleveland, OH | BTS Is Back. Come Hear ARIRANG With Us. Three years and nine months. That’s how long ARMY has been waiting for all seven members to be back in the same room, on the same record. On March 20, BTS releases ARIRANG—their fifth studio album and first full-group release since completing mandatory military service. And on March 21st at 2pm, we’re playing it in full. Come through to The Vinyl Groove Records for a full album listening event. We’ll be spinning ARIRANG start to finish—all 14 tracks, including the title track “SWIM.” There’s merch for attendees, a value-add on the new CD, and a super limited canvas bag giveaway (200 globally). And here’s the part that makes this one different: Our friend, Madame Boba will be on site starting a 1 PM.
Bangkok, CN | Vinyl & Toys: What is it? Half-cafe, half-miniature toy museum, this shrine to adolescence lines its walls with over 500 vinyl records while cabinets guard vintage collectibles and gently battered action figures. In the back, Sega consoles wait for pixelated fans and sofas let you lounge and listen with coffee in hand and a distinct lack of any Bangkok rush. Why we love it: Being open 24 hours? That alone deserves respect. Few places trust their audience with such freedom. Afternoon crate-digging can stretch seamlessly towards a 3am drink, with a soundtrack you selected yourself. The indoor-outdoor layout blurs edges, making time feel pleasantly irrelevant—exactly what we look for when diving deep into the depths of the vinyl crate.
Wax Heads slice of life record store game gets first trailer: In Wax Heads, players step into the role of the newest employee at Repeater Records—a legendary record shop known for always recommending the right vinyl to the right customer. As the shop struggles to survive in a changing world, players will chat with quirky customers to find the perfect LP for them (or slack off with co-workers, the choice is yours!). Wax Heads will be coming to Steam, and a demo is also available. Wax Heads is set to arrive on PC and consoles May 5, 2026.
Could the Listening Bar Boom Help Solve Our Need for More Third Spaces? The growing crop of hi-fi lounges seems to be providing a salve to America’s loneliness epidemic and deepening our connection to audio in the shallow streaming era, too. I’m not totally sure how to listen to music anymore. Putting on my bluetooth headphones and pressing play on Spotify—I can’t tell if this is music I chose, or that was selected for me by some algorithm; I’m not certain if I’m enjoying the music, or if it just creates a comfortable cocoon to tune out the noise of the world and other people. With music in my ears, I’m exempted from making eye contact with strangers. It’s a relief, in some ways, but also a loss. I miss the days where crowds would gather around buskers, when a guy with a boombox lit up a public space like a DJ.
Guadalajara, MX | Expo Vinilos in Guadalajara celebrates its tenth edition—turntables, vinyl records, live DJs, and free admission. Dozens of records for collectors, turntables, independent labels, and live music throughout the weekend. If you are a fan of vinyl records or want to start your collection, this plan is for you. Expo Vinilos celebrates its tenth edition in Guadalajara with two days dedicated to music, collecting, and independent culture. The event will take place on March 21 and 22, 2026, at Café Benito / Sala Juárez of the Laboratorio de Arte Variedades (LARVA) from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is family-friendly. During the festival, you will find vinyl records from different genres and eras, as well as turntables, vintage memorabilia, and independent labels. All accompanied by live DJ sets, food, and mixology.
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