Emo

We are a record store based in Canterbury, Kent originally founded in 2012 as an online only distro specialising in punk and emo. We have since branched out in the genres offered but still specialise in ‘rock’ music. In 2017 we opened our first proper record store in Canterbury. If you would like to get in touch you can email alex@monkeyboyrecords.co.uk  

Coronavirus update – currently closed but check their website or call for more details.     Ransom Note Records is a new record shop in East London evolved into a bar and restaurant now too. It is a lovingly curated supply of second-hand house, techno, hi-NRG, italo, new wave, synth, boogie, disco, funk and soul. You’ll also be able to find all releases on the Ransom Note Records record label. There is an in-house turntable technician “for all your deck surgery needs”. Drawing on Aiden’s extensive knowledge of electronic history – honestly, what this man doesn’t know about dance music isn’t worth knowing – the shop will feature a lovingly curated supply of second-hand House, Techno, Hi-NRG, Italo, New Wave, Synth, Boogie, Disco, Funk and Soul. You’ll also be able to find all new releases from the Ransom Note Records imprint – home to the likes of Bawrut, C.A.R. and Marlon Hoffstadt – plus constantly updated stock from a carefully selected batch of our favourite labels. Situated in a brand new railway arch space in Forest Gate, the shop will also be home to resident Turntable Technician Neil Macey, the man for all your deck surgery needs. Hugely experienced in […]

Defend Vinyl is record shop on Smithdown Road, Liverpool selling all the best in new & used indie, emo, punk, soul, hip-hop & classics. Customer reviews of Defend Vinyl Picked up some rare reissues here for good price and impulse bought a few cheap records that are absolute classics – professor longhair, Louis Armstrong. Last time I was in I got some chemikal underground bands and their new releases. Perfect selection to choose from and good prices. Love it Just been enjoying the last record I bought from this shop, always a good selection in there and well priced, glad to have it here. always worth a visit. its one of the best shops on smithdown road! Great shop just what was needed along smithdown and the owner is genuinely one of the nicest blokes you could ever come across.. well done and keep up the good work. I’m giving it 5 star, like the band! I’m such a “System Addict” that I “Can’t Wait Another Minute” to visit but I will “Find the Time” come “Rain or Shine”. Defend Vinyl is a great record shop, easy to get to, affordable and has cheaper stock than other retailers. A record […]