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 …
This week, I’m catching up with collector Abby, a lover of physical media who’s been crate digging for nearly half her life. Based in Maryland, Abby pairs her passion for vinyl with studying for a degree in history, and her record collection reflects that through timeless artists from decades past, think Michael Jackson, Bowie, The …
This week, we’re welcoming local producer, vocalist and songwriter Sophie Hawes to the site. Based in Vinylettes’ hometown of Bristol, Sophie – who makes music under the name Slowe – has been writing and performing since her teens. Now signed to Brighton label Tru Thoughts, she produces sleek neo-soul inspired by the likes of Erykah Badu and …
Do you remember your first vinyl purchase? For Alissa, a record collector from Seattle, it was a copy of Taylor Swift’s Lover, an album that convinced her to buy a turntable and commit to the wonderful world of vinyl. Five years on, Alissa is an active part of the vinyl community, sharing her collection to …
