Thursday, April 15, 2010



If you love music and good weather, this weekend promises to be a winner. You've probably guessed from the above photo that this Saturday, April 17 will be Record Store Day. What we're talking about here is a full day dedicated to the tangible classic form of music collection. Vinyl (and the stores that house said vinyl) is the day's focus. There will be live musical performances and special edition record releases from a slew of new and old artists. Be prepared to scrounge through dusty bins and milk crates, because I guess it's the lure of the hunt that's so much fun. Sometimes the click of a button on your computer is way easier, but it isn't always as rewarding. Sure you instantly get the music you want, but do you get the complete record buying experience? Not in the classical sense. That's what Record Store Day is all about; rekindling that love for a piece of black wax you can get excited about, go find at the record shop, hold in your hands, then carefully place on your turntable and totally mellow out to. People nowadays buy vinyl as collector's items, and that's okay. Turntable culture is having a very small revival, but it's obviously not the main medium for music today. Saturday is important, because appreciation of original form is important. Could you listen to Charlie Patton on iTunes? Sure you could, but it just wouldn't seem right.

-Adam Menceles

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