London, UK | Miraval’s vinyl pop-up returns for Record Store Day: Record Store Day and Studio by Miraval, in collaboration with War Child, are joining forces to host a pop-up event at Truman Brewery. At the one-day event, which will be taking place on April 10 between 12-8pm, there will be a lucky dip, with the winner receiving a brand-new vinyl and a glass of Studio by Miraval rosé. One winner will also receive the Studio by Miraval Golden Disc, which awards them with a Limited-Edition Magnum by Studio Miraval. There will be a live performance from Brighton band Creeping Jean, who will also be releasing two tracks exclusively for Record Store Day, which is taking place on April 12. All proceeds from the event will be donated to War Child and CALM.
Greenwich, CT | New Greenwich Avenue boutique music store to sell high-end guitars, vinyl records: Whether you’re looking for a new vinyl record or want to find a new high-end guitar, a new music store on Greenwich Avenue is setting out to become a music destination in Fairfield County. Round Hill Music Co. is opening its doors at 398 Greenwich Ave. in May, carrying guitars, records, clothing and other music-related goods. “Opening this store is a great way for me to connect with the community and offer an experience that I’m strongly connected to, while bringing back something that Greenwich Ave. has been missing for a long time—a music store,” Josh Gruss, founder of Round Hill Music Co., said in a news release. Gruss is both the founder and CEO of Round Hill Music, a private equity firm that owns and manages the rights of nearly 200,000 songs from artists like Whitney Houston, Morgan Wallen, The Killers, Meat Loaf and Madonna, according to the news release.
FL | Women ready for business: South Florida women entrepreneurs on the rise to success: Being an entrepreneur hasn’t been easy for women historically, but with over 45% of businesses in South Florida identifying as women-owned, these women’s stories demonstrate their resilience. …Natalie Martinez, Connect Record Store: Navigating often untraditional spaces is nothing new to Natalie Martinez, musician and owner of Connect Record Shop in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Martinez started her career at 14 playing music at different shows and events. …In South Florida, Martinez worked at Revolution Live, a rock music club in Ft. Lauderdale, selling show tickets. She would soon come across Radioactive Record Store, a longtime Ft. Lauderdale staple to the South Florida record industry, where she worked for over 15 years. After 30 years of working for the company, Radioactive Records announced they would finally close their doors in Aug. 2024. Martinez explained that although the closure was heartbreaking, it allowed her to put her business idea to fruition.
Winnipeg, CA | Mega music fan searches for forever homes for his epic collection: Winnipegger Doug Kretchmer’s home is floor-to-ceiling vinyl, CDs, cassettes and movie DVDs. It’s a good thing Doug Kretchmer isn’t enthralled with cats. Instead, the Winnipegger is passionate about, or possibly obsessed with, music. Inside a north Winnipeg warehouse that is also his home, Kretchmer came to a realization. He needed to dramatically downsize his music collection, estimated at more than 10,000 pieces. “The main living area is 14 by 14 [feet, roughly four metres by four metres]. The left wall is all records. The right wall is all records. The front wall is all CDs. And we’re talking about a 12-foot-high ceiling, so I’m surrounded by it,” he said. But shortly after moving into the warehouse, he was in two major car accidents within two months. “I could not walk for a while,” said Kretchmer. “My life kind of really changed. And you really rethink everything, and I’m thinking, ‘Wow, if that was fatal, my family would have had to deal with my whole collection,’ and where would it have ended up kind of thing.”
AXS TV announces ‘Vinyl Obsession’ marathon for Record Store Day: Some of music’s biggest names select five albums that impacted them the most in star-studded episodes on April 12th. This Record Store Day, AXS TV is paying homage to independent record stores and vinyl with some of music’s most legendary names in the network’s National Record Store Day Vinyl Obsession Marathon, airing on Saturday, April 12th. AXS TV’s fan-favorite Vinyl Obsession series captures rock trailblazers touring the hallowed aisles of Grimey’s in Nashville and The Record Parlour in Los Angeles to discuss their acclaimed careers and select the five albums that have impacted them the most. The exclusive block is an homage to the timeless allure and historical importance of records and the collectors who love them.
Tokyo, JP | A Nostalgic’s Guide to Record Cafes in Tokyo: Dip your toe in the world of tangible music. Do you love proclaiming that you were “born in the wrong generation”? You’re not alone, especially in Japan: the ultimate destination for analog enthusiasts. From the prevalence of film development services to the safeguarding of denim dyeing techniques, this country is known for its commitment to physical media and the art of nostalgia. Recently, we shared the fascinating history behind atmospheric Japanese listening bars—also known as ongaku kissa—followed by our pick of the best record stores in Tokyo. While analog aficionados will have no trouble sauntering into dimly-lit bars or expertly combing through vinyl racks, many of you may be curious, but intimidated by the world of tangible music. That’s why we’ve prepared a sampling of Tokyo’s record cafes: the perfect starter environment to act cool without looking too lost. Here are a few recommendations.
Etlan, VA | Father’s Day and Vinyl Day at DuCard Vineyards on June 15 from 2 to 5pm: Bring your vinyl records to spin and celebrate Dad on June 15, 2025 at DuCard Vineyards from 2 to 5pm. Bring Dad for an afternoon of wine and music! We’re dusting off the turntable and bringing in our favorite records for a for Vinyl Day at DuCard Vineyards. Dig out the old record albums and 45’s and bring them along for an afternoon of listening, sharing, and reminiscing. We can’t wait to hear all of your favorites while we share ours. There will be wine, of course and our light noshing menu is available while you sit and enjoy. No better way to spend a spring afternoon. Catch you on the flip side! Reservations recommended. No cover.
Herb Alpert’s Whipped Cream & Other Delights Remastered For 60th Anniversary: Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert has announced a special 60th Anniversary Edition of his seminal album Whipped Cream & Other Delights will release on April 25th, 2025. Renowned as one of the most popular and influential albums in the history of American music, Alpert will celebrate the album’s monumental anniversary by re-releasing the album as a special vinyl picture disc featuring the iconic and enduring album cover image that has been imprinted in the collective consciousness of pop culture for decades. The album has been remastered from its original analog tapes and will be pressed on high quality, 180-gram vinyl. Listeners will revisit some of Alpert’s biggest hits, including “Whipped Cream,” “Lollipops and Roses,” “Ladyfingers,” and “A Taste of Honey,” which won the GRAMMY for Record Of The Year upon the album’s original release.
Twenty years later, Miranda Lambert pours ‘Kerosene’ onto vinyl: Miranda Lambert‘s major label debut, Kerosene, will be available for the first time ever on vinyl April 25. The news comes on the heels of the release of “I Don’t Love Here Anymore,” a song recorded during the original sessions but left off the album. Kerosene debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart shortly after its March 15, 2005 release. “This album changed everything for me,” Miranda reminisces. “It’s where my journey truly began, and I can hardly believe it’s been 20 years.” “Releasing Kerosene on vinyl for the first time—and sharing a never-before-heard song from that era—feels incredibly special,” she adds. “I can’t wait for y’all to hear it and relive the fire that started it all!” Twenty years later, Miranda’s just released “Run” as her new single from her 10th album, Postcards from Texas.
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