![]() Mike Oliveras, manager, checks the condition of CDs at Zia Records, 3370 E. “Eventually leading up to local musicians playing inside and DJ sets inside.” “We want to start easing into those kind of post-pandemic events,” says Dennis Fitzgerald who does advertising for Desert Island. And for each of the interview launches, a section of the store will be dedicated to the artists’ albums and music picks.ĭesert Island also plans to launch its own website soon, in addition to potentially hosting a block party. The shop also specializes in vintage gear such as turn tables and speakers and buys used records.Īnd exciting things are planned for Desert Island’s future: The first is the launch of a YouTube channel that will feature in-store interviews with local musicians. “I was really into music when I was young, but it was kinda that era where it was so expensive, so I had five cassette tapes and my mom had 20-30 CDs so we listened to those on repeat,” he says.Īs someone who likes all types of music, Wright tries to stock Desert Island with all genres. “Then I got into buying really big collections and it just kinda steamrolled,” he says, opening Desert Island about four years ago. Years before Desert Island Records was a thing, owner Jorden Wright did record swaps and sold them online or at yard sales. Hopkins says Hurricane Records covers blues, jazz and classic rock well.Ī post shared by Desert Island Records Desert Island Records “Finally, one day, I said, ‘I’m gonna do it.’ And I pulled it together and got it done.” “I just thought I better do this sooner than later because it was something I always wanted to do, but there were always other things in the way,” he says. It helped me cope with some of the aspects of my childhood that weren’t quite so much fun.”Īfter decades of collecting records, Rich Hopkins opened Hurricane Records three and a half years ago at age 60. I love music - don’t get me wrong - but it’s kinda like a drug. “I really used music in a lot of ways to tune out the noise. ![]() “It wasn’t very good, but I was happy to have it,” he says. When he was a kid, Rich Hopkins was gifted a cheap record player from his parents. Rebecca Sasnett / Arizona Daily Star Hurricane Records Jonathan Fletcher looks at a record while flip through a section of records at Hurricane Records, 636 N. Sullivan hopes to bring those back - when it feels right. “I would hope that (customers) leave with an idea of something new to listen to that maybe they didn’t know before, or maybe they finally are able to find a record they had been looking for a while,” Sullivan says.Īnd before the pandemic shook the world, Wooden Tooth used to host live music, album release parties, book signings and other events. “The most important aspect of how we stock the store is just making sure it’s something Kellen and I can talk about passionately to people who come in,” Sullivan says.Ībout half of the records at Wooden Tooth are new records ordered from distributors and the other half are used records from trades or sales that Sullivan and Fortier hunt for at places like estate sales or on Facebook Marketplace. Owned by Jake Sullivan and Kellen Fortier, Wooden Tooth Records carries a bit of every genre. Jake Sullivan and Kellen Fortier opened Wooden Tooth Records in 2015. Here are five Tucson spots to find your favorite music on vinyl: You feel like you have a more personal connection with it.” “But even for those who don’t really care about all that, the physical product is an attraction too, with the art and the liner notes. “You get a deeper, truer sound when an analog recording has been pressed to vinyl,” Lana Rebel, co-owner of Old Paint Records, said in an email. Then there’s also the argument that music sounds better on vinyl. People are longing for that experience and want another level from their music,” Hankinson says. “This medium is still important to people. ![]() “The bottom line is: You’re experiencing something beyond the click of a button.” ![]() “People have been reminded that it’s actually fun to play around with physical goods sometimes,” he says. Rebecca Sasnett / Arizona Daily Starįor Zia Records CEO Jarrett Hankinson, vinyl is about the experience. Sarah Harris checks out a record while shopping at Wooden Tooth Records, 426 E.
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