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 for you. This guide will make sure you get them exactly what they want, and earn you extra brownie points over the festive season! Where … [Read more...] about A Guide To Buying Vinyl As A Christmas Gift
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The Beauty Of The Record Sleeve: Why They Matter
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 also the beautiful works of art on the record sleeve. With CDs and downloads, you usually only get a small view of the art that accompanies the music whereas … [Read more...] about The Beauty Of The Record Sleeve: Why They Matter
Halloween Playlist: Keep The Party Going With These Ghoulish Tracks!
Halloween is nearly upon us, so we’re sharing with you our picks of some of the best scare-mongering tracks that will have you dancing like a zombie all night long. These songs are perfect for a Halloween party, just enjoying by yourself, or with the family on the scariest (and most fun) night of the year. Michael Jackson - Thriller Why not start off with a classic? Any … [Read more...] about Halloween Playlist: Keep The Party Going With These Ghoulish Tracks!
A Guide To Buying A Second Hand Record Player Setup
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, you will want to buy the best for the funds you have. Often this means buying second hand. In reality, with a turntable setup, the technology hasn’t really moved on much in the last 20 years. This means there's a massive amount of … [Read more...] about A Guide To Buying A Second Hand Record Player Setup
A Vinyl Adventure Through Vietnam
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, amazing scenery and rich but troubled history. As I’m always up for a bit of traveling, my girlfriend and I decided to start in the south of the country and gradually make our way up to the north, taking in the sites and sounds as we … [Read more...] about A Vinyl Adventure Through Vietnam
Vinyl Thoughts: An Interview with Jean-Claude of If Music
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 just something about it. When you first ring the doorbell to gain access to its ‘off street level’ premises in Soho, it already seems … [Read more...] about Vinyl Thoughts: An Interview with Jean-Claude of If Music