record store day
Grand Rapidians on spins and needles as new local shops celebrate first Record Store Day
by (rosie.accola)
Submitted 04-23-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
After several new record stores opened across Grand Rapids in 2024, vinyl enthusiasts flocked on Saturday to hunt down their favorite albums, both vintage and contemporary, in celebration of Record Store Day. The inaugural Record Store Day, which...
Solo industrial act offers synthesizer, drum samples to music scene
by (r.r.collins11)
Submitted 06-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Michael Bussler, the sole creative force behind Burnt Offerings, has been familiar with the Grand Rapids underground, do-it-yourself music scene for some time now. At 24 years old, Bussler has enjoyed the creative release of performing in various...
Listen to the Mitten and local record store join to showcase local bands
by (r.r.collins11)
Submitted 06-19-2013 under NEWS
On Saturday, June 22 at 2:00 p.m. The Corner Record Shop in Grandville will host four bands in collaboration with local web music magazine, Listen to the Mitten (LTTM), and Bisou Booking. “I expect that it will be a fun time to connect with...
Massive crowds flood Vertigo Music for Record Store Day celebrations
by (atkolkma)
Submitted 04-27-2012 under OPINION
Last Saturday, the aisles of Vertigo Music flooded with enthusiasm as hordes of music lovers arrived to celebrate Record Store Day. Judging by the seemingly endless checkout line, which serpentined around several long rows of albums, the day’s...
Vertigo Music to host live music festivities on Record Store Day
by (atkolkma)
Submitted 04-16-2012 under OPINION
With the advent of the MP3 and digital distribution, CD sales have plummeted and local stores have folded at an alarming rate. However, many local stores are now bouncing back after embracing the new demand for vinyl. Apart from brining customers...