Turn up the volume: Vintage vinyl is vital to the VIP fans

Share: With the rise of music streaming platforms from Spotify and Apple Music to YouTube and Pandora, some may believe vinyl records are a thing of the past. But how we enjoy music continues to evolve, and that assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. The first long playing commercial vinyl record was released in 1930. Now in 2022, vinyl sales have increased 1000% more than the previous decade. Vinyl has always faced competition from CDs, given that they are more convenient, travel friendly, and …

The survival of Poo-Bah, Pasadena’s last great record store

Share: Independent record stores are a dying breed. In the age of algorithms, music communities have migrated online. Streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify have replaced ritual crate digging at local shops. Even as music consumption continues to grow, physical album sales account for a shrinking portion of music revenue, causing more and more shops across the country to fold. The only way for stores to survive is to adapt. Poo-Bah Record Shop, currently in its third home, is living proof here in Pasadena. …