Since 2008, every third Saturday in April has been known worldwide as Record Store Day. The fifth-annual Record Store Day, a celebration of record store culture and its community, will take place on April 21, and various independently-owned record stores across L.A. are hosting all-day parties featuring performances, DJs, giveaways, prizes, and other fun stuff. more ›

It's hard to believe it's been three years since Origami Vinyl first opened its doors. Since then, the record shop/box office/concert loft has been embraced by the Echo Park community, and has hosted some unforgettable events. LAist sat down with store owner Neil Schield to chat about tonight's cupcake-filled anniversary celebration, the latest vinyl trends and Origami's plans for Record Store Day on April 21. more ›

This weekend is all about music and you don't even need to venture out to the Coachella Valley to take part. April 16th is the fifth annual (fourth global) Record Store Day and it is being celebrated at more independent record stores around L.A. than we even knew existed. The limited-edition special releases and in-store parties and performances begin at midnight! more ›

Devo, those plucky avant-garde populists, will be closing Coachella’s Mojave stage this evening at 11:45 (if you’re home bound, you can stream the live show here), and signing autographs for Record Store Day at the Zia Records tent at 3 p.m. more ›

As noted earlier, it's Record Store Day on Saturday. So SPIN decided to promote the event by naming America's 15 Best Indie Record Stores. And with no surprise Amoeba Records, with locations in Hollywood, San Francisco and Berkeley, got top honors because "it represents a sort of music lovers' heavenly refuge:" more ›

The internet hasn't totally killed the record store yet and let's keep it that way. To boost stores' presence across the country, every third Saturday of April is Record Store Day (and usually on Coachella weekend) where we celebrate the physical record, 8-track or disc. This year, stores across the Los Angeles region are pitching in and having events or offering discounts. The good folks at L.A. Record have produced a sweet guide to all the activities and stores and don't forget LAist Independent Music Store Guide from a couple years ago. more ›

Today is the second annual Record Store Day, and event put together by the Music Monitor Network, the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS), Alliance of Independent Media Stores (AIMS) and Newbury and sponsored this year by NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers). All over the world in over 1,000 independent records stores, people will be celebrating he profound impact indie music retail has had on the music heard today. more ›

more ›