Mossel Bay, ZA | Youth enjoying the vinyl vibe: The current generation is a touch-and-feel one. People like having the music in their hands, so vinyls are making a comeback.’ Long-playing (LP) records, previously collectors’ items of the older generation, are now popular among young people. This is according to a Mossel Bay secondhand store owner, Benjamin Nel. He has a large shop, more like a warehouse, in the town centre. Nel says some of the youth have a vintage LP player from a grandfather and they enjoy playing records. Music they are looking for is mainly classic rock and pop, such as the albums of The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Queen, Bryan Adams and more. Records are put to all sorts of other uses. One of Nel’s customers uses them to make handbags, combining them with leather. Records are used for home and wedding decor as well.
London, UK | Katy B launches new listening bar at KEF Music Gallery: Fancy doing something special for World Music Day? Well, Monkey Shoulder might have you sorted. Ahead of June 21, the whisky brand has teamed up with KEF Audio to launch a new record store and listening bar, featuring performances from DJs, excellent audio and premium cocktails. The pop-up, which opens at KEF Gallery on June 17, will be home to a collection of vinyl handpicked by seven of the most influential record stores in the UK, as well as artists Katy B, DJ Target and DJ Arthi. Fans will be able to dig through the vinyl and play them back in the KEF listening rooms, which boast high-fidelity architectural speakers, subwoofers and (in one instance) KEF’s flagship MUON speakers. The tracks, which span hip-hop and grim to electronica, were picked by a range of stores from around the UK with years of experience in the business
Battle of ‘The Big Three’: What is the best-selling music label of all time? “I don’t see a lot of money here,” says a faceless suit to Oscar Isaac’s painfully honest character in Inside Llewyn Davis. A cold, frank and very real response to a performance vulnerability. While I’d like to say we’ve wisened up in the 60 years since the setting of that film in the 1960s folk era, the realities of music labels remain very much the same. Streaming royalties have squeezed out any genuine profitability for artists, so instead, they’re left to make up their losses in the rather scratchy landscape of touring. And like all bureaucratic powerhouses, the major labels have acutely sensed the desperate situations artists find themselves in and, of course, capitalise.
“You can give them to the birds and bees”: Do northern soul records retain their value? …many of the records that typified northern soul came from unknown artists on tiny independent record labels. As such, these singles were often pressed in very small numbers and distributed locally in whatever city the label hailed from – typically places like Detroit, Chicago, or Philadelphia. As such, finding copies in the arse-end of nowhere in deepest, darkest Lancashire was like trying to locate a teardrop in the ocean. So, when copies of certain singles did find their way into the market, they often commanded a pretty penny. Flash-forward to the modern day, and the price of northern soul records only seems to be increasing.
Houston, TX | Record Klub Vinyl Shop Pop-Up: June 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. HiFi is thrilled to welcome Houston’s original pop-up record shop, Record Klub to HiFi! Dig through new and vintage vinyl while DJ Good Grief sets the mood with an all-vinyl set. Whether you’re crate-digging to build your vinyl collection or just soaking up the vibes, HiFi is where music lovers need to be.
Spring Hill, TN | Mid-Tennessee Record Fair to Take Place in July: Middle Tennessee’s music collectors and vinyl enthusiasts are expected to gather in Spring Hill on Sunday, July 27th, for the 2nd Annual “Mid-Tennessee Record Fair.” Hosted by Rock-A-Rolla Records of Spring Hill, the fair takes place at the 14,000 square foot UAW Local 1853 Union Hall on 125 Stephen P. Yokich Pkwy, conveniently located right off Tennessee Route 396 in Spring Hill. Event organizers said last summers show exceeded expectations and they can’t wait to bring all the music junkies of middle Tennessee together again! There will be record and vintage clothing dealers from Michigan to Florida and everywhere in between. With 70 tables, visitors can expect to see vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, 45s, music memorabilia, vintage clothing and t-shirts, stickers, pins and more.
TX | Vinyl Record Show of Dallas, TX/Ft. Worth, TX: What Awaits You: Vinyl LP Records: Tens of thousands, from budget-friendly $1.00 LPs to rare collectibles worth hundreds of dollars. There’s something for every music lover. More Treasures: Dig through a variety of music memorabilia, 45’s, CDs, T-shirts, posters, cassettes, and even a few 78’s. Exciting Door Prizes: Every attendee has a chance to win a free record, a cool T-shirt, or even tickets to future shows! Join us for your shot at some fantastic goodies. Why Attend? Memories and Music: Rediscover the tunes that bring back your best memories and connect with fellow vinyl enthusiasts. Community Vibes: Enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded music lovers and discover hidden gems in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. Great Deals: Whether you’re a serious collector or just looking for a fun outing, you’ll find fantastic deals and rare finds.
Bristol, VA | Radio Bristol releases 10-year vinyl anthology: Radio Bristol, a vital voice in the Appalachian region and a tastemaker in both the music and community spheres, is excited to mark its 10th anniversary with the release of “10 Years of Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time,” a special 12-song vinyl collection. The unique compilation features live performances from Farm and Fun Time, the beloved show that began as a modest, low-power FM broadcast and streaming platform. Over the years, it has captured the hearts of fans across the country, growing into a nationally syndicated, Emmy-nominated series available on more than 140 PBS channels across the U.S. The album celebrates a decade of incredible music, community, and unforgettable moments from the program. “Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time has grown tremendously over the course of 10 years,” said show host and creator Kris Truelsen.
Brokeback Mountain Celebrates 20 Years with First-Ever Vinyl Release of Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Out September 19 on Verve Forecast. Verve Forecast, in partnership with Focus Features, announces the vinyl debut of Brokeback Mountain (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), releasing on September 19, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the landmark film and soundtrack. Produced and largely composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, the beautifully assembled soundtrack album blends highlights from Santaolalla’s original score and features performances from Willie Nelson, Rufus Wainwright, Teddy Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and Linda Ronstadt. Directed by Ang Lee and starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams, Brokeback Mountain became an instant classic, breaking cinematic and social barriers and winning the Academy Award® for Best Original Score.
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