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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1h
"Interscope-Capitol Records announces Nat King Cole’s timeless holiday classic, The Christmas Song, as the next release in the label’s acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS), a premium audiophile series presenting iconic albums from the label’s catalogs using the One Step manufacturing process..."
TVD Radar: Nat King Cole, <em>The Christmas Song</em> Definitive Sound Series reissue in stores 11/21 - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | Interscope-Capitol Records announces Nat King Cole’s timeless holiday classic, The Christmas Song, as the next release in the label’s acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS), a pre...
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"The impact of the African-American gospel tradition on soul and rock ‘n’ roll is long-established. Craft Recordings’ Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965) spreads the evidence across six vinyl sides as they provide an expansive overview of the undiluted spiritual spark..."
Graded on a Curve: <br><em>Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951–1965)</em> - The Vinyl District
The impact of the African-American gospel tradition on soul and rock ‘n’ roll is long-established. Craft Recordings’ Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965) spreads the evidence...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 6h
WY: Downtown Vinyl has a new owner / UK: Eden Music up for sale / AR: Full Moon Records is a thriving hub for the local music scene / AB: Tipper Records to close and relocate / FL: Denison Witmer to play Microgroove—more.
In rotation: 11/6/25 - The Vinyl District
3 things you might have missed from Universal's Q3 earnings call: ...One of the more impressive (and surprising) numbers in UMG’s Q3 earnings was a 23.1% YoY jump in revenue from physical music sales,...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 21h
"Varèse Sarabande announces the release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Roofman, featuring music by composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear) with contributions from GRAMMY®-winning multi-instrumentalist Jon Natchez (The War on Drugs)..."
TVD Radar: <em>Roofman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)</em> blue vinyl <br>in stores 2/20 - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | Varèse Sarabande announces the release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Roofman, featuring music by composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Christopher Bear (Griz...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 22h
"Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, philanthropist, actress, and pop culture icon Mýa is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her era-defining second studio album, the Platinum RIAA-certified Fear of Flying..."
TVD Radar: Mya, <em>Fear of Flying</em> 25th anniversary 2LP reissue in stores now - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | “Fear of Flying was such a transformative moment in my life and career. At 19 and 20, I was learning how to use my voice as both a woman and a songwriter. Revisiting this album 25 ...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 23h
"Minstrel in the Gallery, like most of the albums of the group’s first 10 years, particularly the first three, as well as Thick As a Brick, perfectly mixed rock, folk, jazz, prog, orchestral, and almost medieval and baroque music to come up with intelligent, richly drawn albums..."
Graded on a Curve: Jethro Tull, <br><em>Minstrel in the Gallery</em> - The Vinyl District
Jethro Tull is one of those groups that often get slotted into the classic rock or prog genre, but in fact, it once offered so much more. While the British group’s 1971 fourth album, Aqualung, is rega...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
TVD Radar: The Podcast with Dylan Hundley, Episode 196: Tytti Roto

"I recently caught up with Tytti Roto, who’s been a big part of the Helsinki underground for years—you might know her from Rosettes, Modem, Plastic Tones, or Ty Roxy..."
TVD Radar: The <br>Podcast with Dylan Hundley, Episode 196: Tytti Roto - The Vinyl District
I recently caught up with Tytti Roto, who’s been a big part of the Helsinki underground for years—you might know her from Rosettes, Modem, Plastic Tones, or Ty Roxy. I met Tytti back in September whe...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
"Led as always by songwriter John Darnielle, the Mountain Goats remain a distinctive pleasure in a landscape plagued by homogeneity. Theirs is a steadfastly intelligent, ever-evolving body of work that’s impossible to confuse with anyone else, even as the sounds often surprise..."
Graded on a Curve: <br>The Mountain Goats, <br><em>Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan</em> - The Vinyl District
Led as always by songwriter John Darnielle, The Mountain Goats remain a distinctive pleasure in a landscape plagued by homogeneity. Theirs is a steadfastly intelligent, ever-evolving body of work that...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
IE: The business of vinyl / IL: Couple spins success at Beverly Phono Mart / TN: Ernest Tubb Record Shop returns / OR: Reverie Record Shop: A record store and sake bar / UK: Buster’s Records opens / Beware bootleg vinyl—more.
In rotation: 11/5/25 - The Vinyl District
IE | Industry Review: The Business of Vinyl. Vinyl is back, and it’s not just down to some passing trend or nostalgia. Across Ireland, record players are being dusted off, and a whole new generation i...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
"With their mystical musical prowess, uncompromising attitude, and captivating stage presence, they have forged an unmistakable identity..."
TVD Live Shots: The Cult at the Shrine Exposition Hall, 10/30 - The Vinyl District
The Cult is by far one of the most iconic and legendary bands ever to roam the planet. Their use of post-punk, hard rock, and experimentalism has pushed musical boundaries across multiple genres, infl...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
"UMe, the centralized global catalog division of Universal Music Group, is proud to announce the launch of Vinylphyle, a new audiophile vinyl reissue series dedicated to presenting essential albums across multiple genres with uncompromising sound quality and packaging..."
TVD Radar: UMe launches Vinylphyle Series with Velvet Underground & Nico, <br>Bob Marley, The Band, and Nat King Cole - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | UMe, the centralized global catalog division of Universal Music Group, is proud to announce the launch of Vinylphyle, a new audiophile vinyl reissue series dedicated to presenting ...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
"There’s a tension that runs through the music of Los Angeles-based duo, Born Rivals, the kind that only exists between brothers. Born from years of creative friction, John & Paul Thornley channeled their differences into something undeniably their own. The sound is lush and deliberately crafted..."
TVD Radar: Born Rivals, <em>Purple Western Skyline</em> in stores 11/14 - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | There's a tension that runs through the music of Los Angeles-based duo, Born Rivals, the kind that only exists between brothers. Born from years of creative friction, John & Paul T...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 1d
Celebrating Chris Difford on his 71st birthday.

"From England’s green and pleasant land, an unprepossessing and pleasant band—Squeeze aren’t out to change your life, just to provide you with friendly and understated pop gems..."
Graded on a Curve: <br>Squeeze, <br><em>Singles – 45’s and Under</em> - The Vinyl District
Celebrating Chris Difford on his 71st birthday. —Ed. From England’s green and pleasant land, an unprepossessing and pleasant band—Squeeze aren’t out to change your life, just to provide you with frie...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d
"Indie rock newcomers Keo have arrived, and if the buzz surrounding them is anything to go by, they’re here to stay. Since the release of debut single “I Lied, Amber,” the London-based quartet has been the talk of the UK indie scene, popping up across social feeds and playlists..."
UK Artist of the Week: Keo - The Vinyl District
Indie rock newcomers Keo have arrived, and if the buzz surrounding them is anything to go by, they’re here to stay. Since the release of debut single
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d
"On November 7, Numero Group releases the 4LP live set 1985: The Miracle Year, which posits the smack-dab middle of the ’80s as the band’s peak in terms of productivity, execution, and songwriting acumen. Soaking up the 43 songs, it’s impossible to argue..."
Graded on a Curve: Hüsker Dü, <br><em>1985: The Miracle Year</em> - The Vinyl District
In late-’70s Minneapolis, guitarist Bob Mould, drummer Grant Hart, and bassist Greg Norton came together to form one of the great trios in rock music’s long history. Burning bright for most of the ens...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d
UK: Hot Wax records opens in Bristol / IN: The Record Parlor: Preserving music and community / NY: Shopping small at Pancakes Records / AU: The rise of bars where no one wants you to talk / MD: Naptown Vinyl Record Show—more.
In rotation: 11/4/25 - The Vinyl District
Listening to music can lower dementia risk by up to 39%, study reveals: Actively engaging with music supports memory, emotional response and attention span, according to the search carried out by Mona...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d
"S.G. Goodman's songs bristle with specific descriptions and kernels of insight, often embedded within a keening melody or mesmerizing repetition..."
TVD Live: S.G. Goodman at the Atlantis, 10/27 - The Vinyl District
For her big headlining tour, singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman, whose music combines Southern gothic, indie confession, and art rock, set up recorded ambient music beds. The “transition tracks,” as she c...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d
"On 11/1/24, The Cure released their widely acclaimed album Songs Of A Lost World. The night of the album’s unveiling, The Cure performed the record in full for the first and only time at London’s Troxy in front of an audience of 3,000. Now fans will get to watch the whole show in cinemas worldwide.
TVD Radar: <em>The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World</em> in cinemas worldwide 12/11 - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | On November 1, 2024, The Cure released their widely acclaimed album Songs Of A Lost World. The night of the album's unveiling, The Cure performed the record in full for the first a...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 2d
Remembering Bert Jansch, born on this date in 1943.

"There might be no better time than the present to be a record collecting fan of Bert Jansch. Vinyl reissues from all stages of the Brit-folk guitar linchpin’s career have been flowing into the racks for a while now..."
Graded on a Curve: <br>Bert Jansch, <br><em>Jack Orion, Birthday Blues, Rosemary Lane</em> - The Vinyl District
Remembering Bert Jansch, born on this date in 1943. —Ed. There might be no better time than the present to be a record collecting fan of Bert Jansch. Vinyl reissues from all stages of the Brit-folk g...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d
"There’s something quietly magnetic about Lōwli's debut album Window in the Woods. The project of Irish composer and songwriter Róisín Lowry, Lōwli has been steadily carving a name for herself in the Irish neo-classical scene..."
Needle Drop: Lowli, <em>Window in the Woods</em> - The Vinyl District
There’s something quietly magnetic about Lōwli’s debut album Window in the Woods. The project of Irish composer and songwriter Róisín Lowry, Lōwli has been steadily carving a name for herself in the I...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d
Celebrating Adam Ant on his 71st birthday.

"Who’s better qualified to talk about New Wave legends Adam and the Ants than a real, live ant? Or better yet, anthropomorphic cartoon superhero Atom Ant? I recently caught up with everybody’s favorite atomic-powered New Frontier insect..."
Graded on a Curve: <br>Adam and the Ants, <em>Kings of the Wild Frontier</em> - The Vinyl District
Celebrating Adam Ant on his 71st birthday. —Ed. Who’s better qualified to talk about New Wave legends Adam and the Ants than a real, live ant? Or better yet, anthropomorphic cartoon superhero Atom An...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 3d
CA: Wrong Way Records taps into passion for vinyl / IL: Q-Tones Music combines vinyl with live music / UK: Clocktower Records' charity sale / CA: Amoeba celebrates Peanuts and Guaraldi / AU: The Hunter Record Fair returns—more.
In rotation: 11/3/25 - The Vinyl District
IE | Resurgence in vinyl sees revenues grow at Irish arm of Universal Music: Irish arm of the world's largest record label welcomed continued growth in subscribers to legal streaming platforms and a c...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d
"Long live Halloween, long live rock ‘n’ roll!"

BOO! TVD’s The Idelic Hour, our freeform FM radio podcast with Jon Sidel
TVD’s The Idelic Hour with Jon Sidel - The Vinyl District
Greetings from Laurel Canyon! Stumble in somnambulance so / Pre-dawn corpses come to life / Armies of the dead surviving / Armies of the hungry ones Only-ones, lonely-ones / Ripped up like shredded-...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 5d
"The Tangerine Master Series now presents No One Does It Like... Ray Charles! collecting for the first time ever a number of mid-1960s singles, B-sides, and non-LP tracks never before gathered together on a single cohesive album..."
TVD Radar: Ray Charles, <em>No One Does It Like…Ray Charles!</em> tangerine vinyl in stores 11/21 - The Vinyl District
VIA PRESS RELEASE | Founded by Ray Charles in the 1960s, Tangerine Records is proud to celebrate the 17x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and pianist’s singular legacy with the Tangerine Mast...
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The Vinyl District @vinyldistrict.bsky.social · 6d
Celebrating Adam Horovitz on his 59th birthday.

"The fiery shot of hip hop fired across the bow of rock ’n’ roll that succeeded (spectacularly!) by swiping its most monstrous riffs from rock ’n’ roll itself, and its brash, crass, and hilarious attitude from punk..."
Graded on a Curve: Beastie Boys, <br><em>Licensed to Ill</em> - The Vinyl District
Celebrating Adam Horovitz on his 59th birthday. —Ed. Well here it is: the album that changed everything--for the better! The fiery shot of hip hop fired across the bow of rock’n’roll that succeeded (...
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