If you are reading this article, you are most likely a vinyl record collector and enjoy crate digging. And as a record collector, it is also likely that many of your friends and acquaintances also collect - and if they do not collect they are probably huge music fans at the very least. It’s what we do and who we are, so it's natural that we gravitate towards other music lovers. … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #7: One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
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New Music Fridays – 31st January 2020
It's the last day of January, so what better way to say goodbye to those January blues than sitting back, relaxing and listening to our newly discovered tracks of the week? This week we've got some chill, some pop, some indie and hip-hop. A diverse choice for all your musical needs. Click the pics to listen! Eliza Shaddad - Same As You Based around not understanding … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 31st January 2020
Rough Trade: A Blueprint for the Survival of Record Stores
Entering the Rough Trade East store at London’s Brick Lane is an adventure for any music lover. For such a large place it has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that you’re unlikely to find in many shops of similar size with friendly staff that are always on hand to help. Sofas and a cafe area at the front act as a chill space, everything is light and airy, and records are stacked … [Read more...] about Rough Trade: A Blueprint for the Survival of Record Stores
New Music Fridays – 24th January 2020
Welcome to this weeks edition of New Music Fridays! Today we have spacey rock, quiet and contemplative folk, and funky playful soul. Each track has taken over Vinyl Chapters HQ with many a spin so sit back, relax and click the pics for a listen! Yoni Sheleg - Spinning Drummer of the Israeli rock group The Mojos, Yoni Sheleg reveals his solo career with the release of … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 24th January 2020
New Music 2020: The Best Releases for the Start of the Decade
Who are the exciting new artists you should be investigating or seeing live over the next twelve months? Here are Vinyl Chapters writer Michael Sumsion’s tips for the top in 2020… As a new decade is upon us, I’ve thrown down the gauntlet to anticipate the big breakthrough artists and bands of the coming twelve months. Which promising new faces are set to slip into the … [Read more...] about New Music 2020: The Best Releases for the Start of the Decade
New Music Fridays – 10th January 2020
How was everyone's first week of the New Year back at work then?! If it was hard, then why not chill with four of our favourite new tracks of the week? From hip hop to chillout, lo-fi to funk, we have you covered. As always, click the pics to listen. Maffa Rico - Palm Tree Poison Taken from the upcoming LP Bohemian Blonde, Palm Tree Poison tells the story of a man who … [Read more...] about New Music Fridays – 10th January 2020