Tag: Love Music

“I don’t think the shop would be here if it weren’t for the Hacienda. I think it had that impact on everyone in the city, it was the place to go to, it was our church back in the day.” Colin White, Vinyl Revival.

“I think independent record shops are important to communities because I think in many cases they’re kind of the cultural epicentre... it’s just a hub for all of these things, that on a cultural standpoint bring value to our neighbourhoods.” Rand Foster, Fingerprints.

“The reason Brixton is important is because it’s a pretty core part of reggae history… They’ll come out, hit all the record shops and then take the first plane back home the next day.” Ben Bell, Lion Vibes.

“Last year the Nubya Garcia record that came out, I love that record, that was one of my favourite albums of the year. I would never have listened to that had I not opened a record store.” Alex Barron

“I love working in a record store, it’s amazing you know, the music you listen to, people you meet, you’re surrounded by the things you love all day.” Dave Burgess

“All round the world there’s these little shops still trying to cling on to the idea that like minded people can come and hang out as a community. ”Paul Hawkins

“We just wanted it to feel like a space people could come in and enjoy and it not be dark and dingy and dusty and messy... you’re not sifting through loads of stuff that nobody really wants.” Joe Blanchard

“I think people got a little bit bored with CDs back in the day and they started to want to look at a piece of art and really play with the artefact that is a record.” Alan Jordan

“I think it’s really important to get behind local artists and acts, there is just a wealth of local talent that otherwise wouldn’t necessarily be heard… that’s why we set up Tallbird as a record label as well. We’re very proud of the artists that we’ve championed and brought to the shop.” Maria Harris