With the recent resurgence in vinyl, records are going to be on many people’s Christmas list this year. If you know someone who loves their records but don’t know where to begin when buying vinyl as a Christmas gift, this article is … Read more
We look at why record sleeves are so important to the music, and why everyone should pay more attention to them. With the resurgence of Vinyl, it’s not only the music that’s being discovered again in a larger format, but … Read more
We run down some of the best songs for your Halloween playlist, including the classics, the strange and the brilliant. Halloween is nearly upon us, so we’re sharing with you our picks of some of the best scare-mongering tracks that … Read more
When the time comes to buy a record player, whether this is your first venture into a decent turntable set up or you’re upgrading to a new system, of course you want to buy the best for the funds you … Read more
Recently I took a two-week trip to Vietnam. I’d been desperate to visit for ages, hearing only good things about the country’s friendly people, its amazing scenery and a rich but troubled history. As I’m always up for a bit … Read more
We take a look around If Music and speak to owner Jean-Claude about the vinyl industry, his record store philosophy and the future of music. If Music is a special place. It feels different from other record shops in London; there’s … Read more
Music is a funny old business. Trends come and go, bands are hot then not, and the ways we listen to music constantly change with time. If you told someone in the 60s that in the future we’d have tiny … Read more
Everyone likes a bargain, and there’s nothing better than stumbling across a cheap vinyl record that you’ve had your eye on for a while. With the rising prices of Vinyl due to its recent surge in popularity, it’s good to … Read more
When it comes to bands, a lot of people tend to forget how important the bass is. There are always the usual jokes about the bassist being the un-cool one with no personality (a theory I heavily disagree with, being … Read more
In this fast-paced world, instant gratification has become somewhat ingrained into our society. You can stream films and music in seconds, laze around your house whilst your favourite meal is delivered to you in minutes, or use the internet to … Read more