Jaica Tipper | Owner, Tipper Records & The Beatnik Bus

When we set out to create role models for the next generation, and to show young people those like them are leading the way in this industry, it's exciting when one of those people says, "Yeah, you know, I'm ready to do this now".  That is the case with Jaica Tipper, maybe our youngest features… Continue reading Jaica Tipper | Owner, Tipper Records & The Beatnik Bus

Jena Haffner | Partner, Record Exchange Saint Louis

April has been a month of us championing our local record stores and today we close out the month with one more. Anyone who has that connection of a parent's influence leading them to vinyl and a love of music will want to read this story. Meet Jena Haffner, an avid vinyl lover, collector and… Continue reading Jena Haffner | Partner, Record Exchange Saint Louis

Marketta Rodriguez | Owner & Founder, Serious Sounds, Etc.

With Record Store Day right around the corner, we're focusing our April features on Women Owned shops. Our first is someone we've been wanting to feature for some time and are excited to share her story and passion with you. Meet Marketta Rodriguez, she is a pillar of the community, both her local community, and… Continue reading Marketta Rodriguez | Owner & Founder, Serious Sounds, Etc.

Kinjal Gosar | Founder, Drocer Record

Our goal is to highlight and empower women all over the world, and this week we have the pleasure to introduce you to our first guest feature from India.  It's been so great to learn more about the industry there and connect with a woman blazing trails in her community. Meet Kinjal Gosar, Founder of… Continue reading Kinjal Gosar | Founder, Drocer Record

Zoe Taylor | Co-Owner, Peppermintstore Records

These days the online vinyl community is so supportive and intertwined that it can feel like you actually know people you've never met.  Part of what we all love about record stores is that sense of community, but in some cases opening a record store online can have the same affect, and a brick and… Continue reading Zoe Taylor | Co-Owner, Peppermintstore Records