Old Rare New: The Independent Record Shop

About a year & a half ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Emma & Kevin who came over from the UK with the purpose of shooting a documentary on the state of the US independent record store. I introduced them to many folks here in NYC, gave them a record store walking tour of downtown, and helped them secure some of the interviewees (some of whom might be you).

Anyway, to cut to the chase, it turns out that not only will there be a film, but Black Dog Publishing (who recently brought us No Wave, as well as the ongoing series on specific labels) will be putting out a book in June based on Kevin & Emma's travels across the US. Huzzah! The title is based on a beautiful sign that hangs in Etherea Records in New York's East Village - a gift from a mysterious stranger (true!).

In a world where I'm constantly being reminded how bad things are (from the state of the business where most of us make our living, to the constant flux of life in New York City), it was nice to be reminded of why I'm in music in the first place, and that some folks are still managing to make a go of it.

Feel free to pre-order The Independent Record Shop: Old Rare New or add it to your Amazon wishlist.

Don't forget about Record Store Day on April 19. Go to your local record store & say thank you by buying something. You always looked good in black vinyl.

Other good music books from Black Dog:
No Wave
Warp: Labels Unlimited
Ace Records: Labels Unlimited
Rough Trade: Labels Unlimited

See below for a press release on Old Rare New, or click here for a printable/downloadable version:

Read this doc on Scribd: Old Rare New