Read More Β». Norwich, UK Fine City Sounds Norwich record shop closure anniversary: This day marks the third anniversary of the closure of the Fine City Sounds, a beloved record store in Norwich, after 30 years in business.
The shop, located on Pottergate, had been a haven for music lovers with its vast collection of vinyl and CDs spanning multiple genres. Owner Mark Long, who had run the store for 18 years after taking over from Paul Fisher, cited rising costs and ill health as the reasons for the closure. Music has brought them together and is what has kept their marriage going strong.
It picks you up and it pushes you. During his teenage years, he could be found at Beverly Records, adding to his growing vinyl collection. At 21, he decided to open his own record shop in Joliet. After that shop closed, he moved to Tucson, Arizona, where he again found his calling in music at a mom-and-pop record store. Little did he know this endeavor would lead him to meet his future wife.
The idea is to bring people together. With only minutes left for closing time, Sujit Ponoth still entertains the last three people who rush in, drenched from the pouring rain, scrambling through the thousands of LP records long playing vinyl records he has placed on racks spread across the cosily set up space in the ground floor. This is home, he tells those who call it a store, for this collection of music is as personal as it can get for him.
London, UK The rise of listening bars in London: where to drink to the vinyl revival: Drinks expert Neil Ridleyβalso an audiophile and vinyl junkieβexplores the growing trend for high-end listening bars in London and shares his favourite spots. Finally, the dark days of winter have hit LA.
