Wallingford, CT | Connecticut’s Redscroll Records Keeps Southern New England Plugged In: In the heart of the great state of Connecticut, there is an unassuming building that houses one of the greatest musical assets the state has ever seen. Redscroll Records is an established safe haven for the state’s music nerds, quickly becoming a breeding ground for local and well-known musicians across a plethora of genres. Redscroll is single-handedly changing the perception of Connecticut’s art scene, providing countless records, tapes, and CDs to the public while also building an indie label to release some of the highlights of their bustling art scene. Glide had the opportunity to ask Rick, Co-owner of Redscroll Records, some questions about his shop, the story behind the record label, and everything in between. Check out our full conversation below.
Leeds, UK | New Farsley record store puts crowd in a spin on opening day: As of Saturday Farsley now has its own record store. Record Plant opened at Sunny Bank Mills – and it was packed when I dropped in on opening day. To find out more about why, in a digital age, a “purveyor of new and second hand records, memorabilia and pop tat” was needed I caught up with Jaimie, JP, Col and Choque as they were restocking after the weekend and getting ready for their first instore gig by the artist “Someone” on Tuesday night. …The aim is for Record Plant to be physical shop with the backup of online sales to come soon. Records will be available in-store first, so locals get first chance at rarities and exciting purchases. There is an eclectic mix for sale across all genres and time periods, and stock will evolve to both meet current demand and inspire new interests.
Berlin, DE | Berlin record store Hard Wax to relocate to Kraftwerk: The fabled record store will move to its new location, also home to Tresor and OHM, at the end of the month. Hard Wax has announced that it will be leaving its home at Paul-Lincke-Ufer after 27 years, and moving to a space within the Kraftwerk building. The beloved Berlin-based record shop announced the news via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. The store will be open in its new location in Mitte, sitting between Tresor and OHM at the Köpenicker Strasse complex, on October 30. After 27 years of service at its current venue, Hard Wax are moving due to plans for the Kreuzberg building to be redeveloped. Resident Advisor has reported that the entire building, also home to the 28-year-old cutting house and mastering studio Dubplates & Mastering (D&M), is set to be turned into luxury flats.
Philadelphia, PA | Brewerytown Beats to close permanently: North Philadelphia record shop Brewerytown Beats will officially shut down operations before the end of the year, citing financial woes and license and inspection issues. North Philadelphia record shop Brewerytown Beats, which housed a catalog full of funk, hip-hop, and soul music and collectibles, will officially shut down operations by the end of the year. The announcement was made on Friday on the Brewerytown Beats Instagram page. The organization posted an image of the store with the words “Brewerytown Beats closing for good by 2024″ over the photo. The post’s second image was a snapshot of the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspection’s Cease of Operations notification, which outlined zoning, electrical, fire, and license violations at the shop’s 1517 N. Bailey St. location. The notice also cited that any operations after 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 are illegal. Currently, the store is not open for business.
San Diego, CA | A taste of Tokyo in Logan Heights: I’m trying to play it cool, but Longplay HiFi is the best place I’ve been in months. Driving the news: Hidden in plain sight on Imperial Avenue, the vinyl listening club nails its concept: A diverse vintage record collection, pristine sound system, great food and drinks. Why it matters: The vinyl-bar trend is spreading, but this spot makes me want to settle in and eat, drink and talk about music all day. What I love: Brothers Johnsons’ Strawberry Letter 23 spinning when I sat down, followed by Mayer Hawthorne, Lil’ Yachty, Ned Doheny and Joe Henderson.
Are vintage turntables better? Your expert guide to picking between a vintage or modern turntable. …This resurgence has sparked a significant debate among audiophiles—the timeless duel of analog vs digital, or in this case: vintage vs modern turntables. As vinyl’s popularity soars, newcomers to the realm of record players find themselves at a crossroads, torn between the undeniable appeal of vintage turntables and the allure of modern designs laden with contemporary features. Whether to embrace the classic aesthetics and authenticity of vintage turntables or opt for modern conveniences and advancements remains at the forefront of this ongoing discourse. It’s a dynamic dialogue between eras and technologies, encapsulating the evolving landscape of music appreciation as we navigate the blend of the past and the present.
Gainesville, FL | Fall record fair held at a brewery in Gainesville: People from all over the state of Florida gathered at a brewery in Gainesville to share their love for vinyl records, tapes, art and collectibles. Families, casual listeners and collectors were invited to rock out and have a cold glass of beer. The fall record fair was held at the Cypress and Grove Brewing Company. Over 20 vendors from across the state attended and sold vinyl’s. “It’s been great, it’s been really busy,” shared Douglas Bliton. “We’re all very happy with it and it’s a great vibe in there. We have some DJs playing and it’s just really nice to find music you haven’t seen in a while and dig to find something you like.” There were vendors from Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa but there were local vendors as well.
Wenatchee, WA | Wenatchee event brings collectors together to buy, sell or swap: Wenatchee’s first vinyl record expo in May was so well attended, organizer Joel Myrene decided to schedule a second expo. The Apple Valley Vinyl Record Expo is on Saturday, October 21st from 11am to 4pm at the IOOF Hall in Wenatchee. Admission is free but a $5 early admission is available at 10am for those who want first access to the treasures collectors are bringing to sell or swap. There will be a drawing for a turntable and Myrene says he is happy to answer questions for anyone about equipment if they are interested in enjoying music on vinyl. The idea for an event where collectors could buy, sell or swap music in their collection came from a conversation with a fellow collector who was considering selling some of his titles. Myrene’s own collection of records dates back more than two decades.
