Tag: Record Store Day UK

“When we were first putting the shop together we wanted it to be inclusive. We wanted it to be that anyone’s welcome.” Kieran Wilson, Shrubs & Dubs.

"There's two things which diaspora always bring with them, music and food. You can actually demonstrate how multicultural areas have always been if you explore the musical heritage" Craig Jamieson, Peckham Soul.

"I just needed to get out and talk to people, and what better place to do that than in a music shop" Alison Wressell, Vintage & Vinyl.

“This is what I want to do. This is not like going to work… I want to be part of this crowd”. Ben Soothill, Wax and Beans.

“The reason why I set up the record shop is because I love listening to records. I’ve turned a hobby into my job. Every day is the perfect day.” Jon Smith, Intense Records.

“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.

“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.

“I think they saw a kid that was way into it, passionate about music, passionate about listening to music and that’s something I look for in employees right now.” Mike White

“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