Features tagged with vinyl

An eclectic mix this time around.  But two classics nonetheless.

A couple of records that seem like an odd pair but brought together by the wonderful sound of the female voice.

A new column that explores the pleasures and perils of vinyl. 

Bring your checkbooks, or better yet, rob a bank.

With the big day all but upon us, No Ripcord writers have chosen the pick of the RSD releases to look out for.

Record Store Day certainly attracts a great deal of attention to independent retailers, but is it really fulfilling the aims it originally set itself? And, in a world of store closures and falling physical music sales, is there room for improvement in its approach?

Ahead of the 2013 edition of Record Store Day on April 20, Craig Stevens talks to Ben Hughes, manager at independent music retailers Rise Records.

Record Store Day is one of the few positive aspects of Black Friday. However, sifting through the numerous exclusive releases can be quite a daunting task, so why not have us do it for you?

Saturday April 21 marks the sixth annual Record Store Day.  A celebration of independent record stores, with over 400 special and rare releases.  But which releases are most worthy of your hard-earned cash?  A special edition of the Singles Bar is here to help you decide.

In which we consider Madonna, Dennis Wilson and Speed Racer.