Spokane, WA | Iconic Spokane record shop takes another spin: Former music teacher buys 4000 Holes as founder retires after 36 years. A new owner is flipping records at 4000 Holes Record Store, the 36-year-old Monroe Street music shop on Spokane’s North Side. Rathdrum resident Isaac Robbins took over the business last month after having acquired it from founder Bob Gallagher, who has retired. The business purchase includes an inventory of about 40,000 vinyl records, nearly 30,000 compact discs, some audio equipment and accessories, and other music-related merchandise. Robbins says the vinyl inventory includes more new records than used, although some of the used records had been in crates on floor and under bins where they weren’t visible. “I am finding a lot of used,” he says. “There was a lot of stuff on the floor that I still need to bring up and display.” Like his predecessor, Robbins continues to market the shop as an independent record store specializing in rock ’n’ roll vinyl and Beatles memorabilia.
Cincinnati, OH | Spinning through local record stores: A search for a copy of ”Rumors” winds through local record shops, reviving memories and cementing a love for vinyl. This week was spring break and Tony McCosham had seen me having so much fun on my adventures with the kids that he decided he wanted in. He planned an elaborate but brilliant road trip to Cleveland and Niagara Falls for the end of the week. Not only did this sound like a good time, but this trip gave me an entire three days all to myself. All to myself. It was the greatest gift of all; major props and points to Tony McCosham. I would rest, I would write, I would eat ice cream for dinner and answer to no one. I would also hunt down an original Rumors album. I have recently gotten into vinyl after not understanding what the big deal was. In college I heard hipsters touting the superiority of vinyl, casually dropping they’d “listened to Paul Simon on vinyl” during a study session.
Owensboro, KY | Displaced Pages opening brick-and-mortar bookstore and record shop in Owensboro: A new independent book and record store is coming to Owensboro this spring, as siblings Virginia and Josh Hardesty are preparing to open Displaced Pages at 1359 East 4th Street. The shop will offer a mix of new and used books across a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, romance, fantasy, and music biographies. While the initial inventory won’t include children’s books, Virginia Hardesty said they plan to offer a wide selection for adult readers, along with book-themed merchandise like candles, tote bags, and tumblers. The store will also carry vinyl records, both new and used — a nod to Josh’s past experience working at The Money Tree and his deep knowledge of music. Hardesty said they hope to stay current with new releases while also providing hard-to-find vintage titles. “I think people are starting to swing back toward physical media…”
New York, NY | Inside the tiny NYC record store where you could run into Bella Hadid, Bono or see Lana Del Rey smoking: When Bella Hadid wants another Broadway soundtrack on vinyl or Bono seeks a rare original Rolling Stones record, they head downtown to see their buddy Jamal Alnasr. Alnasr is the go-to vinyl hunter — yes, those discs that spun in the ’70s have had their popularity revived — for everyone from Lana Del Rey and Carlos Santana to Joe Schmo and tourists alike at his shop, Village Revival Records, in the heart of Greenwich Village. “Especially here in New York. You get the drunk-y, you get the superstar, you get everything when you live in New York,” he told The Post. And he would know. The Palestinian immigrant opened his record shop in 1994 after working at a family friend’s store around the corner for a few years. Over 30 years later, he remains selling records, CDs, cassettes and DVDs from what’s very likely become the city’s most impressive and extensive collection of music.
Dallas, TX | The Dallas Hip-Hop Scene Says Goodbye to T-Town Music After 31 Years: Dallas’ biggest rappers, such as Dorrough and Big Tuck, remember the shop’s impact on their careers. A beloved Dallas music store is saying goodbye. T-Town Music, which offered a vast collection of hip-hop records by independent artists, will close its doors on Sunday, March 30, after 31 years in business. A staple of Pleasant Grove’s Bruton Bazaar, T-Town Music was a haven for Dallas rap fans, who came to the store to purchase the albums, EPs and mixtapes they couldn’t find at the big music retailers. Driven by passion and a pure love of the game, owner George Lopez (not the comedian) prioritized the artists and their craft, bringing the music directly to the fans. Lopez first opened T-Town Music back in 1994 after he was laid off from an auto parts shop. While losing his job wasn’t ideal, Lopez knew that his next move would involve music. By that time, he had 11 years of experience as a DJ and was knowledgeable in a wide array of sounds.
Pro-Ject’s new fully-automatic turntable could be the buy of Record Store Day 2025: Not the cheapest deck out there, but certainly not the priciest RSD buy either… Pro-Ject knows Record Store Day 2025 is incoming on April 12, doesn’t it? If you’re busily clearing your schedule so you can get down to your local bricks-and-mortar independent record store, to buy some (or all—why not?) of this year’s list of collectible and limited-edition records from some of the biggest names in music, you might want to take a moment to check your deck. Could you—should you—treat yourself, or the fledgling vinyl collector in your life, to a new and fully automatic turntable, from one of the most trusted names in the game? You don’t want an older or slightly beaten-up turntable damaging your delicate new limited-edition LPs, do you? Well, one possible answer is right here, in the Pro-Ject A1.2.
Hillsborough, NJ | The Hillsborough Record Riot! Over 10,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! CDs too. Sunday March 30th! BIG VINYL RECORD SALE! The Hillsborough Record RIot RETURNS! It’s a FUN VINYL RECORD POP-UP sale! Over 40 dealer tables in one room! Great music and family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. A giant record store lands in Somerset County! Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! LPs and 45s and CDs too. All types of music from punk to funk to country to classic rock, hip hop, soul/jazz and more. Dust off that turntable and come on down. DOOR PRIZES TOO! Regular admission starts at 10 AM ($5) with early admission at 9 AM ($15). Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
Manila, PH | Vinyl in motion: New home, new groove for ‘One Stop Record Fair.’ The sound of old-school music, audiophiles digging through crates and the warm community of music lovers—these were on full display as the One Stop Record Fair: Vinyl in Motion found a new home at Ayala Malls Trinoma. The quarterly vinyl record fair has become a haven for collectors and casual listeners and a staple in Manila’s music scene. Previous fairs were held in various malls across the metro, but this time’s two-day event in Trinoma last March 15 to 16, became even better. Nestled in the heart of Quezon City, Trinoma offers a bustling and accessible location, to reach a broader audience, which drew in patrons, curious mall-goers and the younger generation. The staple all-day old-school music spun by Manila’s veteran DJs, the intimate and nostalgic atmosphere and a great selection of vinyl records were maintained but more upgrades set it apart from prior fairs.
Annapolis, MD | Naptown Vinyl & Vintage Market: Join us for the Naptown Vinyl and Vintage Market on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM, outdoors on the Maryland Hall Front Lawn (rain location: Bowen Theatre). Browse an eclectic mix of vinyl records and vintage treasures while enjoying live music, vinyl DJs, food trucks, and a cash bar. This FREE vibrant community event is proudly sponsored by Ledo Pizza and Vinyl Meltdown.
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