Lovers of vinyl tend to know where to buy their musical goods. But for anybody in need of someplace new, or for those who are just curious about the record business, KCRW put together a short video profiling three shops in Los Angeles: Permanent Records in Eagle Rock, Vacation in Silver Lake, and Wombleton Records in Highland Park. more ›

Happy 10th Birthday, Amoeba Hollywood! The big little music store that could is celebrating a milestone, and this weekend, the party is courtesy KCRW, who will be undertaking a first endeavor, and broadcasting live from the store all day on Saturday, November 12. more ›

Amoeba Records, along with its two other California locations, took top honors this week on Rolling Stone's list of 25 top U.S. record stores for unique vinyl and CDs. No surprises there and no other local stores were listed (Chicago garnered three spots!). more ›

Another independent music store has announced they will be closing down. This time it's Fat Beats, a hip-hop centric record shop with two remaining retail outlets, one in New York City and one here in Los Angeles on Melrose. more ›

In promotion of his latest album, Jack White is opening a temporary record store on Main Street in downtown Los Angeles tomorrow through Friday. Third Man Records and Novelties, which last popped up in New York City (and has a permanent space in Nashville), will feature all things Jack White from the White Stripes, Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, which just released the album, Horehound. more ›

Dana Bedford Hilmer and contributors present Blindsided by a Diaper 7pm @ Dutton's more ›