Record Store day almost passed me by this year, if it wasn't for Kayleigh pointing it out on twitter about an hour ago. I've supported it over the years, always heading to Rockinghorse and Kill the Music to stock up on music. Last year I got a special Sonic Youth 12"!
It's coming up this Saturday, the 21st. For those of you that don't know, it's a day to get out and support independent music stores. We in Brisbane are lucky enough to have a few, not just the two I mentioned above. You'll get live performers, sales and special one off pressings just for the day.
The one I'm most excited for has to be at Tym Guitars, as it's also celebrating their 15th anniversary and 4th in their current location on Winn St in the Valley. There's local and interstate bands (Turnpike, No Anchor, Violent Soho, Margins and Dumbsaint) and they are hosting a special listening of the new J Mascis album (J is great friends with Tim).
I'll be stopping in at some point, hopefully in time to catch No Anchor (bring ear plugs people) and walk out with a few records I probably don't need, but want anyway (last time I was there I saw the Yuck 12 inch, I want it).
Go support your independent music retailers!
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Record Store day
Every day for me is basically record store day. Where I go into a record store and buy lots of vinyl. However, there's one day a year where they try to encourage me to do it more and more and more to buy special limited edition runs and listen to instores.
Normally I venture into Rockinghorse Records in the city and pick up a 12 inch or two. But this year, they've upped their game and made me actually excited to go in and spend a few hours in my favourite record store. They've got Frank Turner. My favourite hardcore singer turned acoustic punk. He's going to play a few songs in Rockinghorse before he heads out to Thriller for a full set later that night.
Not to mention, they're releasing a run of limited Sonic Youth and Nirvana EPs that I want... nay, I need.
I am not sure on the times, but keep watching the official website for updates.
Normally I venture into Rockinghorse Records in the city and pick up a 12 inch or two. But this year, they've upped their game and made me actually excited to go in and spend a few hours in my favourite record store. They've got Frank Turner. My favourite hardcore singer turned acoustic punk. He's going to play a few songs in Rockinghorse before he heads out to Thriller for a full set later that night.
Not to mention, they're releasing a run of limited Sonic Youth and Nirvana EPs that I want... nay, I need.
I am not sure on the times, but keep watching the official website for updates.
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