Cornershop’s new LP Urban Turban, out on their own Ample Play label, hits store shelves today, 5/15, and we’ve cornered the duo’s Ben Ayres to answer the question all this week—what are Cornershop’s Favourite Record Shops?
Grimey’s, Nashville | “An amazing store which has stacks of records secondhand as well as any new ones you might want. It’s central to the burgeoning Nashville scene of exciting new bands, of which we’re releasing two; The Paperhead and The Sufis on Ample Play.
They also have regular instores by local bands at Grimey’s. And its run by lovely helpful music freaks. Last time I was in there, asking for the cassette only (at the time …..we released a vinyl version shortly after) release of The Paperhead’s debut album, someone shouted across the shop to one of the band who just happened to be there at the same time and said ‘Hey Ryan, this guy from England wants a copy of your cassette!’
It’s that kind of place. Special.”
Dada Records, Perth, Australia | “Run by an old gent who looks like he’s lived his rock ‘n roll with true endeavour. You know you can trust him when he recommends another record to you.
He also has one of the best selections of soul and funk vinyl reissues I’ve ever seen and has some great, hard to find music DVDs too.”
Bimbo Tower, Paris, France | “Whenever we are in Paris, we try to visit this quirky shop in the small dead end street at the back of Bastille, a treasure of a place, specializing in underground music, Japanese manga, fanzines, K7.
It’s run by Franq et Francois and we love Franq’s band Dragibus too. Our children have grown up on it.”
Our album Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast is on display in the shop!
