Articles Tagged "record shops"
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Electric Fetus Is The Gem Of The Twin Cities
The music scene of Minneapolis has long been a thing of legend, thanks in no small part down to one of its most famous sons, Prince, as well as alt-rock acts like The Replacements and Hüsker Dü. But as well as the bigger artists to come out of Minneapolis, there’s a community of unsung heroes who have […]
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Digging in Amsterdam: Rush Hour
We’re celebrating Amsterdam record stores and all that the music scene of the Dutch capital has to offer. Our first stop is Rush Hour in the heart of the city center. Many a dance music fan and crate digger has made the trek to Spuistraat to go through the offerings at Rush Hour. Founded in […]
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Dubai Gets A New Independent Record Store! Meet The Hero Behind It
Not all heroes wear capes. When you think of Dubai, you might think of an international hub of culture, art, and activity. That might be true, but not so much for record collectors of the United Arab Emirates. Up until last week, Dubai didn’t have a single independent record store. Enter Shadi Megallaa, founder of […]
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The Remarkable Story Of Evelyn Novacek CD-Vinyl & DVD
The history of Evelyn Novacek CD-Vinyl & DVD shop is rather intriguing. Evelyn’s father had fled Czechoslovakia in the 19th century, carrying his accordion and other instruments on his back. He ended up in Amsterdam, where he repaired string and brass instruments. He married a Dutch woman, and one of their six kids was named […]
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Crate Minds: A Chat With Rambone on Selling Records Online
In our Crate Minds series, we put the spotlight on some of the record dealers who have been enabling your addiction; the online suppliers who make sure to get the goods get to your doorstep; the sellers who often don’t have a physical shop. For this edition, we reached out to Michael Mandel of Rambone and […]
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Discovering More Melbourne Record Stores: Vinyl Space
While I was browsing the internet today, I read that in Australia this year, for Christmas gift sales, vinyl is becoming a more popular choice for gifts. Some good news for the old and new record stores in Melbourne! Merry Christmas to the lucky people that get vinyl for Christmas this year!! Carrying on from our blog […]
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Discovering New Record Stores In Melbourne
Growing up in Melbourne, I was very familiar with the local record stores, all which I used to visit and they helped me discover a lot of new music. Considering this, it was a little surprising when I recently visited my home city for the first time in a few years to discover so many new record stores! Definitely […]
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Digging In Iceland: 12 Tónar
When I travelled to Iceland last summer, I must admit I was not aware that the music scene in Iceland is so assorted and full of vibe! How did I find it out? In the few hours I spent in capital Reykjavík, I have seen several record stores. The first one I visited was 12 Tónar. […]
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Digging in Tokyo: Manhattan Records
Tokyo’s oldest hip hop record store, Manhattan Records, has been going strong for over 30 years. Located in the heart of the Shibuya music scene, you can find Manhattan Records tucked just around the corner from Face Records, Next Records, Nerds Record Store, and Disc Jam DJ Gear. Manhattan Records: manhattanrecords.jp Social Media: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram VinylHub: www.vinylhub.com/shop/9663-Manhattan-Records Focus: […]
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De Vinylloods in Dordrecht, The Netherlands
On a sunny Saturday morning I am making my way to Dordrecht, a city close to Rotterdam in The Netherlands. Destination: De Vinylloods (which roughly translates as The Vinyl Warehouse). For a while now, I have been hearing stories about this mythical place, which only opens once or twice a month and where you need to […]
