Sussex, UK | West Sussex record store opens second branch in ‘up and coming’ town: The ‘happy coincidence’ of vinyl having a resurgence in recent years led a Steyning record shop owner to open a second branch in Shoreham. James Anderson’s second Slipped Discs store opened in Shoreham High Street in April, and since then has been attracting a steady stream of customers. James said: “It’s going well, we have a lot of interest locally. I was looking to expand and the right opportunity came up in a very prominent part of the high street. It’s an up and coming area, and the prospect of more property being build means there’s an increased customer base. “The demographic is quite different between the two shops. In Steyning, it’s a slightly older community and the tastes are quite different. In Shoreham, we’re experiencing more sales of hip hop, dance and heavy metal. It’s certainly a younger crowd, so teenagers and above.”
Madison, WI | Robert Plant surprises Madison record store with a visit: ‘It was all very fun and exciting and completely unexpected.’ A Madison record store owner had an unexpected visitor earlier this week when Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant walked into B-Side Records on Monday afternoon. Plant “kind of gave me a glance as he walked by. And I recognized him but didn’t say anything,” owner Steve Manley recalled. “So, he just went to the back of the store and started browsing, and I left him alone.” After about 20 minutes, Plant approached Manley again. He wanted to know what was playing over the store’s speakers. It was the 2023 LP “The Window” from Chicago indie group Ratboys. Manley posted what happened next on Facebook: Plant bought the Ratboys record on vinyl and posed for a picture. “Excuse us while we calm down,” Manley wrote underneath.
Dayton, OH | Blind Rage Records has three powerhouse shows on deck: Blind Rage Records, dubbed “Dayton’s Third Best Record Store,” is hosting three in-store events in the coming weeks. First up, a show to celebrate the release of hardcore punk’s Body Farm’s (OH/PA) and Dry Socket’s (Portland, OR) 17-song split LP, ‘BODY // SOCKET,’ on Friday. Get a taste of the split’s past-paced high energy with “Endless Psychosis” and “Abomination,” the lead singles from the album, released in May, from Blind Rage Records and King of the Monsters Records. Also, check out footage from “Baja Blast 2,” Body Farm’s DIY show in a Cleveland Taco Bell parking lot, from this past April. A pre-show yoga session will be offered by naMOSHte for donation in-store (and on-sidewalk, if there’s an overflow). Some good ol’ Midwest moshing will likely occur — it’s best to prepare for these things, so BYOM (bring your own mat).
Sequim, WA | Sequim Record Show spins a hit in second year: Music enthusiasts packed the Guy Cole Event Center once again on Saturday for the Sequim Record Show. About 50 vendors offered new and old vinyl records alongside some CDs and cassette tapes on June 8. Event founder/organizer Gary Butler said the show had a better vendor turnout than its first year and sales seemed to be better too. Butler “definitely” plans to do it again next year, he said.
Spring Hill, TN | Mid-Tennessee Record Fair set for July 13 in Spring Hill: Hundreds of music collectors and enthusiasts are expected to gather in Spring Hill on Saturday, July 13 for the inaugural Mid-Tennessee Record Fair. Hosted by Rock-A-Rolla Records of Spring Hill, the fair takes place at the 14,000 square foot UAW Local 1853 Union Hall on 125 Stephen P. Yokich Pkwy, conveniently located right off Tennessee Route 396 in Spring Hill. “We’re excited to bring the Mid-Tennessee Record Fair to Music City,” says Matt Baade of Rock-A-Rolla Records. “There will be several well-known, established dealers from all parts of the South, as well as Kentucky and Ohio, who’ll be selling some rare and hard-to-find items. If you’re a music collector, this is the place to be.” With 70 tables, music lovers will be treated to tons of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, 45s, music memorabilia, vintage clothing and t-shirts, stickers, pins, and more.
Nelly Furtado’s Debut Album ‘Whoa, Nelly!’ Gets First-Time Vinyl Release: The album is set to be pressed on vinyl for the first time since it was released in 2000. Originally released in 2000, Nelly Furtado’s debut studio album Whoa, Nelly! will be released on vinyl for the first time. There are two editions of Whoa, Nelly! available: a classic black vinyl 2LP as well as a special-limited edition 2LP pressed on cotton candy pink and orange peel color vinyl with alternate artwork. Both editions are available for pre-order now, set to ship on August 9th. Furtado wrote and produced every track on the album. The record produced two top 10 singles, the Grammy-nominated “I’m Like A Bird” and “Turn Off The Light.” The album itself peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200, and went double-platinum in the U.S. in 2002. In the singer’s home country of Canada the album debuted at number 2 and has since been certified 4x platinum.
Creed Announce ‘Human Clay’ 25th Anniversary Vinyl, Deluxe CD Release: The CD release features a ton of bonus material. In the midst of an incredible renaissance, chart-topping hard rock legends Creed are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their watershed album, Human Clay. To commemorate the occasion, the band is reissuing the record on several limited edition 2-LP vinyl variants, as well as a deluxe 2-CD set. The original 11-track album, available on color vinyl for the first time, includes Gray Smoke (available wide), Black & Grey Splatter (exclusively via the official Creed store), Orange Smoke (Walmart),Red Smoke (Barnes & Noble), Gray Opaque (Revolver), and Black & Gold Marble (Spotify Fans First).
Listen to the Iconic ‘Bridgerton’ Covers with this Vinyl Set: We won’t be able to stop listening to “Give Me Everything!” It’s been less than a month, but the wait has been long enough. The second half of season three of Bridgerton comes out this week! To celebrate the launch, you can grab a vinyl copy of the soundtrack, complete with a special Wedding Ring Gold finish. Bridgerton is known for featuring orchestral covers of iconic pop hits. The first half of the season included songs like Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever,” BTS’s “Dynamite,” Sia’s “Cheap Thrills,” and, of course, Pitbull’s “Give Me Everything.” The second half of the season promises even more bangers, including Ariana Grande’s “POV,” Coldplay’s “Yellow,” Demi Lovato’s “Confident,” Ellie Goulding’s “Lights,” and “Imagine Dragons’ “Thunder.” …The record is available for preorder now and is expected to ship in October. Until then, we’re just going to have to stream the covers while imagining ourselves in a wild Regency romance!
