Vinyl Saved My Life Tonight: Record Stores Deliver in a Crisis

Local media emporiums maintain online shipping during C-19 lockdown

"...Meddle, and the haul’s dark horse, a $1 near mint-vinyl (but slightly beat cover) copy of Paul Simon’s Still..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Music to My Queers

Queer Vinyl Collective plays the chord of qmmunity creation, while Hyperreal and Blue Starlite screen a coming-out comedy classic

"...as what's on Austin's homo hi-fi: record-loving group Queer Vinyl Collective, who started up a few months ago with..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Column by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Austin Record Stores Hang On, Together

Online and curbside pivots support an altered Record Store Day for Austin vinyl emporiums this Saturday.

"...email from a would-be customer. She accused the veteran vinyl seller of ruining her trip from Dallas by not..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Celebrate Austin's 2022 Indie Record Store Crawl This Weekend!

Don't forget to bring your own bag!

"...is an annual event that celebrates the culture of vinyl. Bringing together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record..."

May 6, 2022 Events Post

Celebrate Austin Indie Record Store Crawl This Weekend!

Don't forget to bring your own bag!

"...is an annual event that celebrates the culture of vinyl. Bringing together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Events Post

Lifelong Student Fennec Finds a Home in House Music

The multi-credentialed producer who wrote an admissions essay on Girl Talk

"...It's Fennec's first time at East Sixth Street's BLK Vinyl. The 32-year-old producer – musically aliased after the..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Back-to-School Guide: Stores to Shop Your Way Into Austin Music

Dress for the job you want: stylish scenester – plus recommendations on record shops and instrument stores

"...with a Texas treasure trove of new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes, plus occasional in-stores, open to all..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Strictly Conjunto

“We don’t want this music to die” – Johnny Degollado

"...BLK Vinyl opened Sunday at 2505 E. Sixth. Austin's newest..."

May 11, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Record Stores Move the Needle on In-Person Shopping

You may now commence thumbing through the stacks again (provided you follow the new safety rules)

"...reservation fee that goes toward your purchase. Eastside emporium BLK Vinyl has been employing a similar reservation-based model since..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...The BLK REVOLUTION Tour..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Faster Than Sound: Spoon Returns On Full Blast

Reigning local rockers' surprise show at Mohawk and more music news

"...Byrne, PR Newman, Primo the Alien, Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy, the Reverent Few, and Zach Person. Dues lowered..."

July 9, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Ukeme Maps the Music Genome

Multidisciplinarian Jason Ikpatt ponders community across arts and sciences

"...collective Brown State of Mind, as well as Chucky Blk and Vonne appear on the release...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Join the Austin Indie Record Store Crawl This Black Friday

Don't forget to bring your own bag!

"...1. Antone’s Record Shop Serving music lovers sing 1987, Vinyl, CDs, T-shirts, collectibles and more. Check website for more..."

Nov. 24, 2020 Events Post

Join the Austin Indie Record Store Crawl This Black Friday

Don't forget to bring your own bag!

"...early at 10am on Black Friday. New & Used Vinyl, CDs, T-Shirts, Posters & More. An Austin original since..."

Nov. 24, 2021 Events Post

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...commercial record pressing plant. Opened in March, Gold Rush Vinyl changed the game locally by giving Austin artists and..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The 2020/2021 Austin Music Awards Came Bearing a Pandemic Stimulus

Hop in the Winner Wagon and see who we surprised with this year's unique awards

"...Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Don’t DM Me, Vote in the Austin Music Poll!

The Austin Music Poll is open all month. Go vote – online!

"...O Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...Big Henry’s Vinyl & Gifts..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

Collin Shook Strikes a Chord With Jazz Pop-Up Series

Monks Jazz Club improvs a hit for the pop-up pianist/promoter

"...Street a few blocks west of 183, next to BLK Vinyl. A makeshift stage, already set with drums, bass,..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Record Store: BLK Vinyl..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Record Store: BLK Vinyl..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

2018/19 Austin Music Industry Poll Top 10s

Nearly half of this year's Austin Music Poll/Austin Music Awards winners are now known

"...5) BLK Vinyl..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Black Fret Ball Returns to the Stage With $250K for Austin Artists

The latest on two homegrown music nonprofits looking to expand

"...sets. After a big year of acclaim for debut BLK VINTAGE, BLK ODYSSY offered beautifully softened renditions backed by..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

In My World of Disorder, the Top 100 Austin Records of 2021

Kevin Curtin ranks his favorite local releases of the year

"...1) BLK ODYSSY, BLK VINTAGE..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Summer Songs of Protest

The stories behind three timely tracks by local artists Pussy Gillette, Kydd Jones, and Njune

"...local MCs Ifé Neuro, Ukeme (Jason Ikpatt), and Chucky Blk (Charles Stephens). As a visual artist, the local expanded..."

July 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...support or recording support, but they do fund promotion, vinyl/CD production, and distribution. Touring has always been our missing..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Black Austin Artists You Can Support on Bandcamp Today

Shop merch, buy albums, and listen up

"...Black Mercy For the Man That Has Everything vinyl..."

June 5, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Kevin Curtin's Top 100 Austin Albums of 2020

Why stop at 10 when 10 times that still only scratches the surface of year-topping ATX releases?

"...3) Botany, End the Summertime F(or)ever (Western Vinyl)..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...troupe the Jigglewatts, suave country rocker Jonathan Terrell, and Vinyl Ranch's Disko Cowboy...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Music-Themed Film Fest Sound Unseen Announces Round Three in Austin

With a Waterloo Records doc and Magna Carda-scored short

"...films of note include director Michael Anthony Gibson's local vinyl shop-focused documentary Welcome to Waterloo Records and Megan Trufant..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

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