Congratulations to Greg Soder on being honoured with an Entertainment Champion Award at ERA’s Summer Party, celebrating the industry’s unsung heroes. The Entertainment Champion Awards shine a spotlight on the often-unsung individuals working behind the scenes of the entertainment business, recognising those whose contributions make a real difference to their companies, colleagues and the wider […]
Category Archives: News
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Sep
Sep
The Centre for Better Grooves opened its doors in March 2015, the latest venture by legendary record retailer Gordon Montgomery, founder of Fopp and Rise. Graham Jones first sold records to Gordon more than 30 years ago, when he owned two Fopp stores in Glasgow. He caught up with him to find out about his […]
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Aug
Aug
Graham Jones travels back to the first record shop he ever bought from, Skeleton Records, Birkenhead and asks manager Ben Savage about the amazing history of the shop. Skeleton Records has been infecting the musical tastes of the good people of Birkenhead since August 1972. The shop was opened by two 20-year-olds, both called John […]
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Jun
Jun
The Record Shop with Its Own Brewery Graham Jones interviews Malcolm Herbert, owner of Core of the Poodle – a record shop with its own brewery, surely an unbeatable combination for music lovers who also appreciate a good beer. How did you end up opening such a unique shop? “After trading online from around 2014, […]
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Feb
Feb
The finalists for the Music Week Awards 2026 have been announced and we’re thrilled to be amongst the finalists for the Sales Team award. A huge congratulations to our incredible sales team whose passion, dedication, and commitment to our label and artist partners make achievements like this possible.
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Feb
Feb
Seismic Stu – 20 Years of Vinyl Passion Stuart Smith, better known as Seismic Stu, is the owner of Seismic Records a must-visit destination for vinyl fans heading to Warwickshire. Lovingly known by locals as “Leamington’s Best Kept Secret”, the shop has become a cornerstone of the town’s music scene. Stu’s record retail journey began […]
