Record Store Day Australia 2014

Overview

"What really matters is what you like, not what you are like. Books, records, films — these things matter." - Rob Gordon, High Fidelity.

Every muso at one point in their life has wanted to be Rob Gordon from High Fidelity. Not so much for the heartbreak and thirtysomething life crisis, but more for the fact that his job required him to chill with Jack Black and let good music like The Beta Band sell itself. The record store is a place of refuge for creative types like us and now, once a year, we congregate to worship at its dusty vinyl feet.

Record Store Day Australia will be happening this Saturday, April 19. For those not yet acquainted with this most auspicious occasion, it brings with it specials on stock, free live music and general good times. TITLE on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy will be hosting three bands from 3.30pm; Polyester Records on Brunswick Street will feature guest DJs in store as well as taking a special event to the Evelyn Rooftop at 2pm; and Readings St Kilda will be blessed with a special performance from Record Store Day ambassador Dan Sultan. Aside from all that, the best way to experience the magic will be to visit your local record store. Even if there aren't any big events going on, it's important to take time to appreciate the fact such a great creative oasis still exists at all.

For a full lineup of gigs around Melbourne check the Record Store Day website.