Turntable Stories

Turntable Stories is a new radio series exploring vinyl culture. Records have made a resurgence in the last few years, and they play a prominent part in music lovers lives once again.  Despite all the predictions that digital downloads and streaming would spell their doom, vinyl has staged a stunning comeback since the mid-2000s. Streaming continues to dominate the music landscape, but vinyl enthusiasts yearn for something more tangible. The allure of larger album art, the rich sound quality of analogue, and the tactile ritual of playing a record all contribute to the enduring appeal of vinyl.  Each episode of Turntable Stories brings you closer to the pulse of this revival, featuring conversations with record shop owners, music fans, musicians, DJs and journalists shedding a light on why the world is putting the needle to the groove once again.   The four episodes will focus on record shops, the festivities of Record Store D