Record Shop Stories: coming soon

I write about lovely independent record stores - the people who run them, the people who cherish them, and the stories that live behind the counter

Is there a better place to spend a free afternoon? Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash

If you’re a vinyl junkie who can think of nothing better than flicking through the racks of your local record shop, and can vividly remember the places you bought most of your record collection… then welcome. Let’s hang out.

In a world of transient streams and online orders, let’s celebrate the tangible thrill of finding THAT rare release on a Saturday afternoon’s record shopping. Let’s celebrate the culture of record stores - from the owners’ backstories to the tote bags, the loyal customers, and the labels on repeat rotation. Let’s soak up the spin-offs and the side hustles (club nights, clothes, coffee and… pizza?).

But most importantly, let’s love good music and the places that make it come alive.