Miami, FL | Adrian Quesada Helps Sweat Records Celebrate 20th Anniversary: Sweat Records has long championed the work by Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada. Adrian Quesada, the multitalented musician and producer behind Black Pumas, is set to headline Sweat Records’ 20th-anniversary celebration at ZeyZey on March 15. While the event is primarily a testament to the two decades of Sweat’s dedication to Miami’s music scene, Quesada’s presence adds an extra layer of significance, as the independent record store has long championed his solo work. The Latin Grammy-winning Mexican-American artist grew up in Laredo, Texas, absorbing a rich blend of musical influences that have shaped his diverse career. “Because I grew up in a border town between two countries, two languages, and two cultures, I have always found it easy to navigate between various worlds, particularly in music…”
Devon, UK | ‘Cherished our time on Queen Street’, says record shop ahead of move: ‘We have cherished our time on Queen Street’ says a Newton Abbot record shop ahead of its move to new premises within the town. Phoenix Sounds, one of Devon’s leading, independent record shops, has today, Monday, March 3, announced that will be leaving Queen Street. The shop says the decision is not linked the controversial scheme to enhance the road, rather it is a result of ‘rising costs’ which ‘forced us to look for alternative premises to ensure the survival of Phoenix Sounds.’ ‘We have cherished our time on Queen Street, but this next chapter presents an exciting opportunity to keep bringing you great music, brilliant finds, and the same passionate service—just in a new spot’ Phoenix Sounds’ Marsha and Roger Cox said. Phoenix Sounds, whose current lease ends on June 14, will reopen in new premises in East Street, a stones throw from St Leonards clock tower, on Monday, June 23.
Boise, ID | Record Exchange faces possible price increases as Trump tariffs take effect: In the past weeks, the Trump Administration has unleashed a barrage of tariffs against some foreign countries, impacting their business. The Record Exchange in downtown Boise is a place where people can find a bit of reprieve from the monotony of everyday life. However, the owners cannot ignore what is happening in the real world. In the past weeks, the Trump Administration has unleashed a barrage of tariffs against some foreign countries, and co-owner and marketing director Chad Dryden said it is impacting their business. “It’s a nice thing to go into a record store when you need some mental comfort food, and spend a couple hours on a Saturday and forget everything that’s swirling around in the world or your world, and to come here and buy a record and go home and engage with that and feel better about yourself,” Dryden said.
Sydney, AU | Andrea Black travels the world for vinyl records, these spots stand out: Based in Sydney, travel writer Andrea Black’s love of collecting music has taken her on a quest to visit record shops over the world. Andrea Black started collecting records when she was 16. “I grew up in Perth and every Saturday my friends and I would go to Dada Records to sift through the racks and then to 78 Records to hunt for vinyl. My husband collects as well—between us we have about 10,000 records,” she says. “I like to find records that came from the city I’m travelling in. Memphis and New Orleans are particularly good for this as both cities have produced a rich vein of music. “I have bought a few portable record players on my travels because I can’t wait to get home to play the records.” Here, she shares her favourite locations for record shopping.
London, UK | London record shop Palace Vinyl to move to ‘much improved’ Brixton space: The business will open its new storefront on March 8th, leaving Crystal Palace after seven years. London record store Palace Vinyl, currently located in Crystal Palace, is moving to a new home in Brixton. Announcing the news on Instagram, the independent shop shared that a “change of circumstances” inspired the move to a space they call “much improved.” “We have made the conscious decision to relocate to pastures new … we will be moving to a much more accessible location, with additional space for a bar serving food and drinks,” the post read. “We will also have room for in-store sessions and after-hours events.” Palace Vinyl’s current location, in the heart of the Crystal Palace Triangle, closes on March 1st—the new storefront opens in Brixton Village a week later, on March 8th. Specialising in electronic music, the store has bought and sold records in person and online since opening in the city seven years ago.
Palos Park, IL | Flashbacks And New Experiences Found At Long Live Vinyl Records: Retiring teacher Mike Keysboe returns to his vinyl roots at his new buy, sell, trade record shop, Long Live Vinyl Records in Palos Park. Among the preponderance of car washes springing up around the south suburbs is the welcome return of a new/old kind of business—the neighborhood record shop. Mike Keysboe’s Long Live Vinyl Records, that opened this fall in Palos Park, is bringing back the experience of putting a record on the turntable and then getting up from the couch to turn it over. “I always loved music even as a kid even before I started listening to WLS,” said Keysboe, 62, who grew up in Downers Grove. “My favorite Christmas memory is 1976, when all my brother and I asked for was albums. We each had a stack of 15 to open.” As a teen growing up in the 1980s, Keysboe haunted JR Records at Yorktown Center in Lombard and Rose Records on Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.
San Antonio, TX | Owners of San Antonio’s Gimme Gimme turn adjacent wine bar into second Friends of Sound location: The transformation will allow patrons of the Southtown cocktail spot to browse vintage vinyl while they drink. A Perfect Day Wine Bar—originally the sister concept to rock ‘n’ roll-inspired Southtown cocktail lounge Gimme Gimme—has been reconfigured into the second San Antonio location of Friends of Sound Records. Gimme Gimme patrons now will be able to grab a drink and browse vintage vinyl at the connected Friends of Sound, bar co-founder Aaron Peña told the Current. They’ll be able to pass back and forth between the two concepts via a short hallway. Gimme Gimme’s cocktail menu ranges from classics such as daiquiris and Negronis to signature sips and frozen drinks along with wine and beer.
Parsippany, NJ | The Parsippany Record Riot! Sat March 29th. 40 dealer tables. The Parsippany Record RIot! It’s a BIG vinyl record POP-UP sale, Saturday March 29th at the PAL.Over 10,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs & CDs of all genres. The Parsippany Record Riot is vinyl record heaven! Think of a GIANT music flea market! Saturday March 29th at the Parsippany PAL. Over 10,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! 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!
Batavia, NY | The Batavia Record Riot! Over 10,000 LPs in one room. At the Batavia Downs Casino, Sunday March 23rd. BIG VINYL RECORD SALE! The Batavia Record Riot! Sun March 23rd! It’s a GIANT vinyl record POP-UP sale at the Batavia Downs Casino ballroom. Over 10,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music too! The Batavia Record Riot is vinyl record heaven! Think of a GIANT music flea market in the ballroom of Batavia Downs Casino! Over 10,000 vinyl records in ONE ROOM! Great music and amazing family fun. LPs, CDs and 45s. Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! 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). Plus a FIVE DOLLAR CASINO credit to all entrants over 18 years of age. Don’t miss the BIG VINYL DIG!
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