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The Latest Breaking News from Tower Records

I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles

If you're heading to Tokyo soon, be sure to add this place to your list

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“The guy met me in a Tower Records parking lot and gave me that bass... I’ve recorded every record on it since I got it”: How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter

During the early days of his career, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist was far from a gearhead – but an old Fender changed his tune

Guitar World

“The record company thought I was mad – but sometimes you sign acts to make money, and sometimes you sign acts to make music”: The making of Enya's Orinoco Flow, the unexpected No. 1 hit that created a New Age superstar

In memory of Enya's longtime producer Nicky Ryan, we take a backwards glance at the ethereal earworm that launched her career

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“There was no middle eight, and ‘sail away’ was after every line – it drove me crazy, but there was something there”: The making of Enya's Orinoco Flow, the unexpected No. 1 hit that created a New Age superstar

In memory of Enya's longtime producer Nicky Ryan, we take a backwards glance at the ethereal earworm that launched her career

MusicRadar

8 Abandoned Retail Chains That Only Exist Online Now

In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, many beloved brick-and-mortar stores have vanished from shopping malls and city streets. However, some of these abandoned retail chains have found new life in the digital realm, continuing to serve customers through online platforms. This shift reflects broader changes in consumer behavior and the…

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TEST YOURSELF: Three decades of music discovery

The Bangkok Post’s world music column celebrates 30 years this month.

Bangkok Post

Is 1973 the second-best year ever for great albums? From Bob Marley to Little Feat, the case is strong

SAN DIEGO — A year ago, I enthusiastically wrote that more truly great albums were released in 1972 than in any other year before or since.

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The long lost Glasgow shops we all flocked to at Christmas time

Christmas shopping isn't quite what it used to be, and not only because many of us have moved online, but the classic shops we all once knew and loved have long since disappeared.

Glasgow Live

Eight things only Glasgow children will remember

Glasgow is quite the place to grow up, with lots to explore as a wean and even our own little language. If you’re yearning for the return of City Bakeries or a trip to Lewis’s, keep reading.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's famous Tower Records building up for auction after years lying vacant

Dozens of you probably used to trawl through the latest records here on a Saturday afternoon before the store shut in 2002, while it was also the scene of a legendary Glasgow Bon Jovi gig.

Glasgow Live

Kellie Harrington 'fan girls' after meeting Paolo Nutini at intimate Dublin gig

The Scottish star played a surprise set at Tower Records yesterday

Irish Mirror

Supreme’s plans for a new Los Angeles store are causing controversy

Its second space in the city will be in Tower Records' old West Hollywood space.

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