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Record Store Profiles

New Store With Old Stuff: Exploring Bolingbrook’s Controlled Chaos

November 21, 2022November 23, 2022 Rob Carroll

Controlled Chaos Vintage, Vinyl & Variety sets out to be more than just a record store in this Chicago suburb.

Tagged Illinois, Midwest, Record StoresLeave a comment
Features

Dedicated Fan Group, Guitarist Help Solve Mystery Following Show At Chicago’s Metro

August 17, 2022August 18, 2022 Rob Carroll

This is why you should grab a guitar pick on the floor of a concert venue even you have no idea who threw it.

Tagged Chicago, Idles, Illinois, MidwestLeave a comment
Record Store Profiles

Chicago Area Store Makes Sure CD Collectors Always Get What They Want

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 Rob Carroll

Rolling Stones Records serves a main course of CDs with a side of vinyl. It's a rare find among record stores in the Midwest.

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Lists

Pressing Matters: Where To Get Vinyl Pressed In The Midwest

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Rob Carroll

From Chicago to Detroit to Nashville, this part of the country is responsible for some of your favorite albums.

Tagged Bob Dylan, Detroit, Illinois, Jack White, Jay-Z, Memphis, Michigan, Midwest, Miles Davis, NashvilleLeave a comment
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Five Instagram Accounts That Remind Us Record Collecting Should Be Fun

May 4, 2022June 14, 2022 Rob Carroll

Collecting vinyl should be fun. Here are few reasons why this hobby is more than gate-keeping record snobs.

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News

From California Raisins To Overnight Campers: How The Midwest Celebrated Record Store Day 2022

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 Rob Carroll

Record Store Day 2022 called for fun surprises and creative promotions at some of your favorite spots in the Midwest.

Tagged Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Midwest, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Record Store DayLeave a comment
Cover Story

Cover Story: Towering Chicago Condos Forever Connected To Wilco

March 29, 2022March 31, 2022 Rob Carroll

These iconic Chicago towers aren't officially named after Wilco, but they probably should be thanks to 2002's "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."

Tagged Chicago, Cover Story, Illinois, Midwest, WilcoLeave a comment
News

Petition Started To Grant Wax Trax! Records Storefront Landmark Status

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Rob Carroll

Historic designation sought for former storefront of Chicago record label behind the rise of industrial music.

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Features

Illinois Record Label Includes Sweet Surprise When Shipping Orders

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 Rob Carroll

Polyvinyl Records did some experimenting before landing on a specific treat to include with every order.

Tagged Champaign, Hum, Illinois, Midwest, of Montreal, Pedro The Lion, Polyvinyl RecordsLeave a comment
Features

Museum Exhibit Turns Up Volume For Illinois Musicians

January 22, 2022March 29, 2022 Rob Carroll

Springfield museum traces Illinois artists’ roots and influence in popular music.

Tagged Cheap Trick, Common, Illinois, John Prine, Midwest, Pearl JamLeave a comment

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