In this digitalised day-and-age of instant gratification, listening to a new track or album has become an underwhelming experience. With a quick google search and a few clicks on a button you’ve got a plethora of illegally downloaded tunes at your fingertips. It can leave one feeling a tad despondent and deflated to think the months of writing, recording and producing these songs can be so carelessly exploited.
Luckily, some wonderful individuals have realised this trend and are working their hardest to revise it. Record Store Day is one such event that celebrates the heart-warming pleasures that vinyl has to offer. As my first year participating in the day, it was a glorious way to snag some good tracks and give back to an industry that has brought me so much joy.
Held at my lovely local record store Music Farmers, the day unfolded with a bunch of local acts taking the stage along with an extensive range of vinyls (both new and used) available for purchase. For anyone who hasn’t made the trip to RSD yet, I strongly urge you to make it a must next year. What have you got to loose!
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