As any music lover knows, records are a fantastic way of listening to tunes from a bygone era. They have a real charm and sound to them that music from a streaming service just doesn’t provide. Yet if you’re looking for a way to keep the magic alive, it can be difficult to know what to do. You might have a record player, that’s ideal after a long day of work. Perhaps you work in machinery installation and just need a chance to sit down and unwind, or maybe you like to play music while you cook. No matter the reason, these tips are sure to help.
Find a great way to store your records
If you have a lot of records, you might just keep them stored in boxes and kept up in the attic. While this is fine, what use are they doing collecting dust in the eaves of your home? Instead, find a way to store and display your records. You could put them into display cases and have a whole wall dedicated to them. You could get a record display shelf, or you could get dedicated drawers by your record player that enables you to sift through them easily and find the one you’re looking for.
Invite your friends round for a music listening party
Another great thing you can do to keep the magic of records alive, is to invite your friends around where you can listen to music. You could create record-themed drinks and cocktails, or just enjoy some food and drink while listening to your favourite songs. Why not ask them all to bring some of their records? You could play a music quiz and theme out the whole evening. This is a really fun way to bring you all together while also enjoying music and doing something a little different to what you might normally do.
Visit vintage stores to find your favourite tunes
There’s nothing like finding others who have the same passion as yourself. Visiting vintage record stores is a great way to keep this passion alive and speak to like-minded individuals about your muse. You can rifle through a great manner of records, finding some great bargains and hidden finds, as well as speaking to others that love the same things you do. As well as dedicated record stores, you can head to vintage fairs where you can often find record stalls, or even thrift markets where you can often find some hidden gems!
These are just a few things you can do as a record lover to keep the magic alive. It’s easy to get swept up in the technological advancements that have taken place and forget just how brilliant records are. By recapturing the magic you won’t lose this charm and can have many great times ahead of you where you cherish the music. What are some top tips you have for keeping the magic with records alive? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear from you.