the 1st five

New essay on Record Store Day: "The concept is good hearted, but the current practice is abysmal"

An interesting new take on the practice and celebration of Record Store Day from Patrick McEachnie of The 1st Five laments the co-opting of the holiday from major labels as well as the price points at which some of the limited vinyl is placed. Here's a snippet: “As we approach another rendition of Record Store Day, […]