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RPM: Marley Reid
“I’ve been collecting records since I was about 16, but I’ve been DJ’ing for the past four years or so. I started out in the Manchester

Counter Culture 009: Wax and Beans
“Wax and Beans is Bury’s only independent record store, situated in a stunning Grade II listed building. Alongside our stock of new and used vinyl, we

RPM: Hugo Arena
Hugo comes from a very musical family. He started DJing in 2002, playing in São Paulo, Brazil, USA, Italy and now London. He loves to connect the

RPM: Man Power
“My name is Geoff Kirkwood I’m best known as the DJ and music producer Man Power, but I do a bunch of stuff including experimental art

Counter Culture 009: Slipped Discs
James Anderson, owner of Slipped Discs, previously worked as a sound engineer and an electrical design engineer. Commuting and challenging work environments made him reconsider his

Beyond the Music: Exploring the Artistic Elements of Vinyl Culture
Vinyl culture is about more than just the music. It encompasses all the artistic elements that make up the experience, from the album artwork to the

RPM: Kitsta
“I grew up in Yorkshire playing a whole host of instruments but mainly focusing on classical and jazz piano! Upon going to university in Manchester, I

RPM: Andy Shake’n’Fingerpop
“I am a collector and selector first and foremost, based in Manchester. I run different types of events as well as having my own DJ residencies

The Green Groove: Exploring Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Pressing Vinyl
Vinyl records have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, but concerns over their environmental impact have led many music lovers to look for more