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John Maus took part in the latest edition of Pitchfork’s Guest List, which asks artist to “fill us in on what they’ve been up to lately.”
In his post Maus was asked about his favorite record shop and delved into the question by saying, “You don’t know how happy it makes me that the days of the record store are coming to an end.”John Maus took part in the latest edition of Pitchfork’s Guest List, which asks... more
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Stop your bitching about how there are no good albums and nowhere with a conscience to buy them. April 17 -- this Saturday -- is Record Store Day, the annual celebration of independent music stores.
As an independent media company, we're all about supporting our like-minded independent establishments. Not only did we sign the praises of what's probably the coolest the holiday around last year, but we were there when Embedded artists Silversun Pickups even played music from their album swoon at Rasputin Music in San Francisco.
Many of the Embedded Tour Stops also featured artists and bands stopping into their favorite indie spots as well:
K'naan visits FatBeats LA
Black Lips invade Fingerprints for an in-store performance
Fucked Up raid Amoeba Music
Each year, the organizers of Record Store Day create even more awesome videos, activities, and free events for people that love music. This year, Decibel Magazine and RED teamed up to create a mini magazine that features a free, 22-track metal sampler. REM, Them Crooked Vultures, and Embedded Tour Stop artists Passion Pit have all have limited edition box sets and EPs for sale at various shops.
For gear heads, Zoom and Samson have teamed up to create a prize pack full of recording equipment while Sony and Touchtunes are holding a sweepstakes to give away CDs, LPs, and a Sony USB turntable. Some stores are even giving away free t-shirts to celebrate the 17th.
And there wouldn't be record stores full of music to buy without artists supplying albums, so plenty of great bands have gotten involved.
Check out Northern Irish band Two Door Cinema Club talking about the very first and most recent records they've purchased:
Gogol Bordello put together a short but lively song promoting Record Store Day:
Salvador Santana, son of the famous guitar genius Carlos Santana, talks about his earliest experiences wandering record stores and bonding with his father through them:
Head over to RSD TV for droves of exclusive Record Store day clips and extras.
Once you've run that well dry, do yourself a favor and look up where you can find Record Store Day festivities near you. If you're in Hollywood, you might even be able to catch a Smashing Pumpkins' special performance at Amoeba Music.
Stop your bitching about how there are no good albums and nowhere with a conscience... more
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Akron, OH (March 29, 2010) – What’s better than a free t-shirt? Buzzbin Magazine, the alternative press of Akron/Canton, will be giving out FREE t-shirts on Saturday, April 17, in celebration of National Record Store Day. Area record stores from Canton to Cleveland will be the outlets for these free t-shirts.Akron, OH (March 29, 2010) – What’s better than a free t-shirt? Buzzbin... more
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The Frustrated Rockstars discuss Walmart and Target dominating record sales with Kelly McCoy of B98.5 FM Atlanta. Opening Act: The Beatles Remasters released.The Frustrated Rockstars discuss Walmart and Target dominating record sales with Kelly... more
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As we consider the best record stores in LA for used vinyl, we must evaluate price, selection and condition. With those factors in mind, here are the three best record stores in Los Angels for used vinyl.As we consider the best record stores in LA for used vinyl, we must evaluate price,... more
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After the success of Record Store Day in April, local record stores will now feature “Vinyl Saturdays” once a month.
In conjunction with the organizers of Record Store Day, record stores will have limited edition vinyl releases each month. The inaugural event is this weekend.After the success of Record Store Day in April, local record stores will now feature... more
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