Vinyl enthusiast Phoenix, or @vinylstrikesback as she’s known on Instagram, has one of the most eclectic collections in the community right now. Jumping from jazz to metal, to (as her username suggests) soundtracks from her favourite films, her feed is a constant source of discovery, and it’s always a pleasure to see what she’s spinning. …
Few DJs can say they’ve stayed completely loyal to vinyl in the digital age, but DJ Vinyl Jen proudly has. By day, Jennifer Johnston is an accomplished voiceover artist with more than two decades behind the mic. By night, she steps out from the solitude of her home studio and behind her cherished pair of …
Some records mark time more precisely than calendars. The sound of a certain bassline can take you to another place: an Ibiza terrace at sunset, a crowded record shop, or a dancefloor where the night felt endless. For London-based DJ Meera, those moments are at the root of her relationship with music. A DJ, radio …
With an eye for colourful variants, limited edition and signed pressings, vinyl enthusiast Reen has built one of the most covetable collections on social media, delighting her 3,000-strong following with regular unboxings. But it’s not just the records that make her stand out, as scrolling her feed you’ll find something even more special: a genuine …
This week, I’m joined by Nancy Cook – aka DJ Crash Doll – a true multi-hyphenate whose creative world spans art, styling, record collecting, and, of course, vinyl DJing, all filtered through a distinctly vintage lens. Nancy first fell for DJing back in college in the late ’80s, and has been dipping in and out …
Meet Sandra Sánchez, record collector and content creator sharing stories on music history and vinyl culture from her South Florida home. A physical media devotee, Sandra grew up collecting CDs and turned to vinyl in her teens, drawn to its tactility, the artwork, and the ritual of placing the needle on the record. In our …
Vinyl has has long been woven into freelance writer Drea’s life, from marvelling at her grandma’s collection as a child, to soaking up movies and TV shows that saw record stores and players as symbols of cool, so it was always a dream to start a collection of her own. Though years passed and formats …
Record collector, DJ, radio host, and founder of female-focused vinyl night Wanita Music, Sasha – also known as DJ Jawa Jones – has become a vital presence in London’s vinyl scene. Rooted in her Indonesian-British heritage and driven by a love for crate-digging and community-building, Sasha has carved out spaces in the city and closer …
This week, I’m talking to Brooklyn-based DJ Jayda Abello. Whether she’s playing at a low-key dive bar or buzzy brand event, Jayda’s sets stitch together punk, disco, hip-hop, and whatever else moves the room. We caught up to talk about collecting, community, and why nothing beats the magic of spinning vinyl. Tell us a little …
Bristol-based seller Bee has just marked the first birthday of Crazy Diamond Records, the business she launched after veering away from a career in policing and towards the thing that had always been her safe place, vinyl. In our chat, she traces the moment that pushed her to finally pursue record selling, talks accessibility and community …
