Misty’s vinyl journey has taken her from the DJ booths of Toronto to running an online record store from her home in the Japanese countryside. We caught up to talk musical roots, finding confidence behind the decks, and her love of 45s. Tell us a little bit about yourself: I’m a former big‑city DJ turned …
Reina’s vinyl journey began with a suitcase turntable and an irresistibly pretty pressing, and it’s since evolved into a vibrant Instagram presence and a YouTube channel that doubles as a personal archive of her collection and concert memories. We caught up to chat about the best place to dig in London, the friendships she’s found …
Tucked into the Bishop Arts District, Spinster Records has long been a beacon for vinyl lovers in Dallas. But behind the racks of indie essentials and soul gems is Miranda Evans – buyer and RSD wrangler. We caught up to talk dream in-store sets, her desert island albums, and why women feel at home at …
Scrolling through Mo Milly’s Instagram feed is like flipping through the crates of your dream record store – one packed with soul deep cuts, and real love for the groove. Known online as @behindthegroove24, Monique brings her whole heart to every post. We caught up to talk about her vinyl roots, the album she’ll never …
For Lex – aka @lexfortherecord – it all started with a crush on a record. When Harry Styles released his solo debut, it sparked her inner fangirl and opened the door to a whole new world: record collecting. Since then, vinyl has become more than a hobby; it’s how she connects to music, memory, and a …
Jenn D’Eugenio is a force in the vinyl world. As Vice President of Gold Rush Vinyl and founder of the nonprofit Women in Vinyl, she’s committed to inciting change in the industry. In this Q&A, Jenn shares her journey from art school to the pressing floor, and how a meme sparked a movement… How did …
There’s something unmistakably tender about Jula’s corner of the internet. Under the name @soundwavesoffwax, she’s quietly built a haven for music lovers. What started as a tribute to her late father’s record collection has grown into something beautifully communal: a living archive of shared memories, unexpected discoveries, and pure sonic joy. Scrolling through Jula’s feed …
Some collectors chase rarity, others chase sound. For Sandy Pérez Torres it’s all about presence — the tactility of pulling a record from its sleeve, the soft crackle before a song begins. Based in Lima, Sandy is a DJ and vinyl devotee whose eclectic sets span continents and moods — from South American funk to …
There’s something about vinyl that just draws you in – whether it’s the rich sound, stunning artwork, or the way it connects you to the culture of its time. Christina, the vinyl lover behind @christinavinylphile on Instagram, perfectly captures that connection. What started as a childhood fascination with The Beatles’ records has grown into a …
This week we’re chatting to Emma Perks, owner of pop-centric record store Spinning Around Records. Find out how Emma turned her passion for record collecting into a successful business, and why it’s important her store is welcoming to all vinyl lovers. How did you get into record collecting? I used to collect as a teen …