Meet Debbie Benjamin-Koller, a Chicago Rare Soul DJ and the cofounder of All Mod Chicago, the place to find Mod subculture events in Chicago. Be it Northern Soul, R&B, 60’s, 70’s,80’s Mod, Powerpop, Psychedelic, all waves of ska and reggae or any subculture of music, clothing, scooters or events, All Mod Chicago is the resource… Continue reading Debbie Benjamin-Koller | Rare Soul DJ and Co-Founder All Mod Chicago
One of the areas that is rarely talked about, but is almost always mentioned as a reason we all love records is the packaging! So this week we are thrilled to get to introduce you to someone who is a pillar of our vinyl community in the print arena, and wouldn't you know it, a… Continue reading Nina Palmer | Manager U.S. Division, Ross-Ellis
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
When The New York Times cites someone as “one of the coolest people in Manhattan”, but then they're also super down to earth, and championing diversity in our industry, we knew we had to share her story. Meet Daisy O'Dell, an award-winning music producer, director, and DJ, who has performed alongside Lou Reed, Prince, Lady… Continue reading Daisy O’Dell | Music Producer, Director, and DJ
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
