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Dec
5 Out-of-this-world Vinyl Records that will Blow Your Mind
From edible materials to the downright weird, you'll never look at vinyl records the same again....
29
Dec
Tokyo Vinyl – A short film series on Tokyo’s best record stores
Tokyo Vinyl - A short film series that profile the city’s different stores, teasing out its identity and how it fits into the neighbourhood. Watch them all here. #vinyloftheday ...
29
Dec
An Exhibition of Japanese Portable Record Players
The 1960s ushered in the golden age of record players as affordability made them a staple in almost every household. In Japan however, quality stereo sets remained unattainable for most, who then gravitated to a smaller, more affordable gadget: the portable record player....
29
Dec
Digging with Madlib
As part of a collaboration with the Red Bull Music Academy during the Academy’s New York Festival, Steve Sweatpants of Street Dreams photographed the noted record collector and Hip Hop producer extraordinaire Madlib’s journey to Hoboken, NJ to dig for rare Brazillian records with Joel...
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Culture
29
Dec
#vinyloftheday – Maft Sai (ZudrangMa Records, Bangkok) interview
If you are familiar with ZudRangMa Records from Bangkok, then you would have heard of Maft Sai, for he's the founder of the label and record store that's responsible for reissuing many of Thailand's left-field music. Maft Sai was in town recently to play a...
29
Dec
A brief history of JUSTICE and how they became one of the most loved dance groups of the 21st century
From mixing catchy pop singles to winning Grammy Awards, JUSTICE is no doubt one of the most loved electronic dance groups of the generation. And in the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday, here's a quick flashback of the band over the past 14 years since their inception....
29
Dec
Why Analog Triumphs Digital Every Single Time
Flying Vinyl, a monthly vinyl subscription service in the UK, takes their love for analog to another level. Every month, they curate the best indie talent, and send you five fully-packaged records. What’s cool about the Flying Vinyl? You'll never expect what's in the box....
29
Dec
Record Stores in the World’s most Unexpected Places
The love of records knows no borders – from Cuba to Mongolia, here’s a fascinating look at record stores all over the world....
29
Dec
How Hipsters Saved the Vinyl
It’s no secret that the hipsters have contributed to the growth in popularity of vinyl. Young and armed with a sizeable disposable income – hipsters are hungry for that collectible item that fits right into their Instagram aesthetic. ...
29
Dec
A modified Technics SL-1200 to play digital files
A Russian turntable enthusiast has hacked a pair of Technics SL-1200 turntables to play a digital library of tracks. The mod works with the aid of control vinyl but doesn’t require an external DVS system like Serato or Traktor. As he explains and shows in the demo...
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News
29
Dec
Mondo reissue Aliens soundtrack on “xenomorph blood-filled” vinyl
Everyone who’s anyone knows that Mondo has a storied history of turning vinyl into must-have shiny objects. But this time, they might have outdone themselves. In celebration of next week’s Alien Day, Austin’s own pop culture wunderkinds have put together a mah-velous reissue of James Horner’s...
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News
29
Dec
Liquid-filled vinyl records exist, and some of them are super gross
Vinyl collectors love limited editions, and one of the rarest subsets of gimmick records are the liquid-filled variety. You read that right-liquid-filled vinyl. ...
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News
29
Dec
#vinyloftheday – Mr Ong (Red Point Record Warehouse, Singapore) interview
This 2,000-sq-foot vinyl and CD specialist, Red Point Record Warehouse, is arguably Singapore's best kept music secret. Owner Ong Chai Koon, who works as a carpenter during the day, set up Red Point 10 years ago to share his love for vinyl. ...
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Interview
29
Dec
Interactive website lets you look through Jeff Buckley’s record collection
Jeff Buckley's personal record collection is now yours to shuffle through. ...
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News
29
Dec
The Best Ways to Display your Vinyl Records
Every serious record head knows that records are not just meant to heard; but also to be seen. Here's how you can provide your prized collection with tender loving care. (Warning: #Vinylporn coming your way)...