IoMP 140: Why Record Stores Still Matter in 2026 (Even with Spotify)

Collin and Tom take a nostalgic (and slightly unhinged) trip through record store culture—sparked by a visit to Mourningstar Records in Hamilton. From bizarre $2 finds like Dream Theater covering Number of the Beast to Arnold Schwarzenegger-themed death metal (yes, really), the episode dives into why record stores still matter in 2026.They explore the value of physical media in a streaming-dominated world, the sense of community record stores provide, and why owning music just hits different. Plus: broken CDs, cassette comebacks, and a passionate defense of flipping through shelves like it’s still 2003.Check out more from Collin!https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/Check out more from Tom!https://themetalrobot.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviewshttps://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobothttps://x.com/theMetalRobothttps://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/-----------------------------DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.