I recently booked a trip to Colombia to take in its vast heritage, beautiful sights, and exciting sounds. It was also the perfect chance to discover what the country had to offer, vinyl-wise. With flight ticket in hand, I was off to Colombia. It might not be the first travel destination on everyone's list, but for me, it’s a land of mystery and beauty. Many people believe it’s … [Read more...] about Looking For Vinyl In Colombia
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5 Ways To Transform Your Unwanted Vinyl
Vinyl Chapters writer Poppy Scarlett takes an unconventional look at different ways to transform your unwanted vinyl that you never thought possible. Dig out those damaged records or the ones you don't listen to anymore and give these a go! Now, we all know that vinyl is an incredible way to listen to our most treasured artist or genre of music. But what if there … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Transform Your Unwanted Vinyl
Review: Ryan Adams – Prisoner
Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams returns with his 16th solo effort, drawing on his recent break-up to fuel his emotionally charged songs. Can you believe Ryan Adams in on his 16th album? Time flies when you’re an indie-pop, country, folk, rock superstar. Adams has made the most of his time in the limelight, and his new record Prisoner shows off his years off experience, whilst … [Read more...] about Review: Ryan Adams – Prisoner
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
Cheap Vinyl: 5 Places To Find Those Bargain Records
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 records due to their surge in popularity, it’s good to know there are still places out there you can hunt down cheap used records, and it's easier than you think if you know where to look. Have a bit of patience and … [Read more...] about Cheap Vinyl: 5 Places To Find Those Bargain Records
Your Bass or Mine: An Appreciation of the Bass Player
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 a former bass player), and that they lack the stage presence of other members of the group. Bass players can stand out; look at the front of London Calling … [Read more...] about Your Bass or Mine: An Appreciation of the Bass Player