Could outdoor record sales be the new normal? A long-time Quad Cities record store is willing to give it a shot.
Peoria Record Store Turns Boarded-Up Windows Into Colorful Canvas
Peoria record store Younger Than Yesterday is turning its boarded-up storefront into a work of art.
Illinois Record Store Reopens to Public, Donates Profits to NAACP
As COVID-19 risks decrease and record stores across the U.S. continue to carefully reopen, Waiting Room Records is giving back while welcoming back their customers.
Three Times Alpine Valley Played A Role In Music Videos
Love seeing concerts at Alpine Valley? Apparently, these bands love the venue, too.
RSD 2020 Drops: What We Know So Far
We know we're not getting a proper Record Store Day in 2020 (thanks, COVID-19), but what's happening with the RSD Drops?
Limited Edition LP Celebrates 100 Years of Minnesota Record Stores
Minnesota's Down In The Valley and Electric Fetus are celebrating a combined 100 years of business this year, and a band from their home state is honoring the occasion with a special release.
Playlist: Tour Illinois Song By Song Without Leaving Your House
Use this playlist to take a north to south tour through Illinois. And it won't even cost you any gas money.
Chicago’s WXRT Bringing Back All Vinyl Day March 12
Not only will the radio station just play vinyl records that day, but they also plan to play entire album sides.
Cover Story: Inside Urbana’s American Football House
At first glance, there is nothing really special Illinois home. But it's actually been featured on not one, but two album covers.
Midwest Record Stores Have Some of the Best Vintage TV Commercials
These vintage record store commercials from stores in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota really are the best.
