SIM-only network Smarty Mobile is opening a pop-up store in London ahead of Record Store Day, and offering all visitors a free vinyl album.
The catch is you don’t know what you’ll get, as every platter comes in a sealed sleeve, to encourage music lovers to break listening habits and find new favourites
New research shows that restricted access to live music and record stores since the pandemic has meant the nation has fallen into a musical rut, listening to the same tracks over and over again.
The Smarty Disc-overy store, in partnership with Record Store Day (which takes place July 17), wants to ‘energise music lovers with new discoveries and serendipity.’ We’re told that amongst the shop’s collection will be rare, collectible albums, and special editions, so that should tempt collectors.
The store will also feature listening stations for customers to listen to the latest additions to their collections, while a DJ will take requests. We think it sounds like a lot of fun.
The catch is you don’t know what you’ll get, as every platter comes in a sealed sleeve…
Can you guess the mystery album?
New data released by UK record labels association, the BPI, details how music consumption has boomed during the COVID pandemic lockdowns of 2020, up by 8.2 per cent in 2020, with 155 million albums or their equivalent either streamed or purchased by fans, including 139 billion audio streams, 16 million CDs, nearly 5 million vinyl LPs, and over 150,000 cassettes.
Respondents to the BPI survey who listened to music were asked why it was so important to them during lockdown. As many as half said they listened to music to raise their spirits, with 42 per cent citing music’s ability to help them to relax or sleep. Four in 10 said music helped to alleviate boredom, while 27 per cent used it as an aid to boost concentration when working or studying.
The Smarty Disc-overy store pops up July 16, at 19 Air Street, London, W1B 5AG (nearest tube is Piccadilly Circus). The pop-up is free for all, every visitor will be gifted with a surprise vinyl.
Turntable specialist Pro-Ject has announced the Debut PRO, a new high-end vinyl record player that pulls on thirty years of Hi-Fi heritage, combining elegant minimalist aesthetics with advanced technical design. The Debut PRO builds on the popular Debut model, but layers improvements at every turn. The deck arrives with a newly designed, pre-adjusted Ortofon Pick-ITContinue Reading
Sir Elton John topped the bill at the annual Dine & Disco event held at luxury country house hotel Chewton Glen. The star-studded annual party, masterminded by Virgin Radio DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans, helped raise over £1.9 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation last weekend. Guests had previously taken part in anContinue Reading
A new six-part documentary coming exclusively to Apple TV+ on July 30 will shed light on the revolutionary technologies that have shaped the music industry, and talk to musicians and creators about the unique tools that have influenced their work. The series, Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson, comes from Academy Award-winning producer Morgan NevilleContinue Reading
SIM-only network Smarty Mobile is opening a pop-up store in London ahead of Record Store Day, and offering all visitors a free vinyl album.
The catch is you don’t know what you’ll get, as every platter comes in a sealed sleeve, to encourage music lovers to break listening habits and find new favourites
New research shows that restricted access to live music and record stores since the pandemic has meant the nation has fallen into a musical rut, listening to the same tracks over and over again.
The Smarty Disc-overy store, in partnership with Record Store Day (which takes place July 17), wants to ‘energise music lovers with new discoveries and serendipity.’ We’re told that amongst the shop’s collection will be rare, collectible albums, and special editions, so that should tempt collectors.
The store will also feature listening stations for customers to listen to the latest additions to their collections, while a DJ will take requests. We think it sounds like a lot of fun.
New data released by UK record labels association, the BPI, details how music consumption has boomed during the COVID pandemic lockdowns of 2020, up by 8.2 per cent in 2020, with 155 million albums or their equivalent either streamed or purchased by fans, including 139 billion audio streams, 16 million CDs, nearly 5 million vinyl LPs, and over 150,000 cassettes.
Respondents to the BPI survey who listened to music were asked why it was so important to them during lockdown. As many as half said they listened to music to raise their spirits, with 42 per cent citing music’s ability to help them to relax or sleep. Four in 10 said music helped to alleviate boredom, while 27 per cent used it as an aid to boost concentration when working or studying.
The Smarty Disc-overy store pops up July 16, at 19 Air Street, London, W1B 5AG (nearest tube is Piccadilly Circus). The pop-up is free for all, every visitor will be gifted with a surprise vinyl.
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Affordable audiophile Pro-Ject Debut Pro turntable looks as good as it sounds
Turntable specialist Pro-Ject has announced the Debut PRO, a new high-end vinyl record player that pulls on thirty years of Hi-Fi heritage, combining elegant minimalist aesthetics with advanced technical design. The Debut PRO builds on the popular Debut model, but layers improvements at every turn. The deck arrives with a newly designed, pre-adjusted Ortofon Pick-ITContinue Reading
Sir Elton John tops the bill at star-studded Chewton Glen charity party
Sir Elton John topped the bill at the annual Dine & Disco event held at luxury country house hotel Chewton Glen. The star-studded annual party, masterminded by Virgin Radio DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans, helped raise over £1.9 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation last weekend. Guests had previously taken part in anContinue Reading
Mark Ronson reveals the secrets of music making in new Apple TV+ docuseries
A new six-part documentary coming exclusively to Apple TV+ on July 30 will shed light on the revolutionary technologies that have shaped the music industry, and talk to musicians and creators about the unique tools that have influenced their work. The series, Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson, comes from Academy Award-winning producer Morgan NevilleContinue Reading
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