Beloit, WI | The only vinyl record store in Beloit: In an era where digital music reigns supreme, finding a place dedicated to the warm, analog sound of vinyl records is a rare gem. Tin Dog Records, located at 312 State Street in Downtown Beloit, is one such treasure. As the only vinyl store in the Stateline area, it offers an eclectic and extensive. The story of Tin Dog Records begins with Jeff, the passionate owner whose love for albums dates back to his childhood. Jeff’s enthusiasm for vinyl is evident from the moment you step into the store. The atmosphere is welcoming, the shelves are lined with a diverse array of music, and you can sense the deep appreciation for the art of the album. Tin Dog Records boasts a carefully curated selection of music that caters to all tastes. Whether you’re a fan of blues, folk, soul, country, rock, jazz, or soundtracks, you’ll find something to delight your ears. Jeff takes pride in offering an eclectic variety of titles, ensuring there’s something for every music enthusiast.
Miami, FL | Terrestrial Funk Is Opening a Miami Record Store: Terrestrial Funk’s brick-and-mortar record store opens in Miami’s Design District on Saturday. Miami has a brand-new record store. Terrestrial Funk, the longtime Miami-based record label, is opening a brick-and-mortar pop-up shop in the Design District. Brother Dan, the label’s owner and DJ at clubs and venues around town, announced the shop’s opening on Instagram. The storefront will be at 35 NE 40th St., just across from other locally owned retailers, Dále Zine and Andrew, in a section of the luxury shopping district that’s quickly becoming a haven for Miami natives. “Terrestrial Funk started seven years ago as a label and online record store,” Dan wrote on Instagram. “We started the Miami Record Fair and later ran a mobile record shop out of a 1977 Toyota Chinook. Tomorrow, we open our first brick and mortar at the old Piccadilly building off 40th St. and North Miami Ave. It’s a sight to behold.” Brother Dan has been teasing the shop since at least 2022. It will stock thousands of records from around the globe, including “unfiltered” dollar bins.
Petoskey, MI | Calling all vinyl lovers! Hexagon Records opens in downtown Petoskey: While music fans everywhere have been revisiting their love of vinyl records, Petoskey didn’t have many spots for hardcore collectors. Now, Hexagon Records in downtown Petoskey is helping provide a variety of new and used records. Michael Grigg, owner of Hexagon Records, has always loved music. He even planned to open a record store in a few years after retiring. But when he was laid off from his corporate job in March, he decided to push the opening date sooner. …Grigg has been collecting records since he was young, he said, and while he’s not necessarily a natural-born collector, he’s been finding fulfillment in finding, cataloging and pricing records. Grigg said figuring out the musical interests of the community can be difficult, but talking to customers helps him decide what he’d like to have stocked.
San Antonio, TX | Best Record Store: Southtown Vinyl. Since 2016, Southtown Vinyl has filled a much-needed vacuum in terms of a well-stocked record store south of Hogwild, the dean of SA indie record stores. Not only that — a feat in and of itself — Southtown Vinyl has carved a niche by sourcing and stocking precious DJ equipment such as bespoke turntables, rare styluses and random parts that just need fixin’ — a service sorely lacking locally before the retailer opened its doors. Looks like this beloved vinyl operation is here to stay.