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Tag: Midwest
Shopping For Vinyl At A Midwest Goodwill Is Weird, But I Can’t Stop
I recently spent a Saturday morning in the record bin at the Goodwill in Normal, Illinois. It did not disappoint.
Getting Lost In The Vintage Vinyl Of North Street Records
North Street Records isn't the type of vintage vinyl store that cherrypicks the most requested artists and only has them available on the floor for customers. This is the kind of store that puts it all out there.
Quad Cities Record Store To Give Socially Distant Outdoor Sale A Spin
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.