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Tuesday 2PM Vinyl Hunting: Finding UK Rock 7-Inch Gems at akaru records

2026年10月17日 by CityNomix

Albert Hammond Jr.'s 7-inch record '101' jacket cover.

The Quiet Allure of an akaru records japan Visit The scent of aging paper mixes with old plastic. It creates that specific atmosphere only a true record store holds. Standing outside akaru records, the glass facade immediately demands attention. A dense collection of vintage posters covers the surface. Images of The Beatles and Pink Floyd Continue reading “Tuesday 2PM Vinyl Hunting: Finding UK Rock 7-Inch Gems at akaru records”

Chasing the 2027 Reunion: Digging for Oasis Bootlegs at Disk Union Ochanomizu

2026年10月17日 by CityNomix

Package of Oasis bootleg CD DEFINITIVE AMSTERDAM 2005.

Verdict: With the 2027 tour announced, Disk Union Ochanomizu is Tokyo’s best hunting ground for Oasis bootlegs. Wardour’s high-quality CDs are the prize — a ¥10,850 price tag made me gasp on announcement day. How to find them, how to read the price tags, and my “thought it was a limited edition” mistake — all Continue reading “Chasing the 2027 Reunion: Digging for Oasis Bootlegs at Disk Union Ochanomizu”

Digging Deep at Music Hunter Helsinki: Unearthing Oasis’s Rare Box Set

2026年10月17日 by CityNomix

Packed vinyl records and CDs inside Music Hunter.

Under the strong sunlight casting sharp shadows on the dry cobblestones, a distinct scent of old paper and plastic drifts from behind slightly aged glass doors. Stepping away from the refined atmosphere of Levykauppa Äx Hakaniemi, you arrive at a place that quietly yet unmistakably asserts its presence on a street corner. The next destination Continue reading “Digging Deep at Music Hunter Helsinki: Unearthing Oasis’s Rare Box Set”

Late-Night Analog Grooves: Discovering ‘Snowsky WIND’ Headphones

2026年5月19日 by CityNomix

Orange headphones, cassette player, and tape.

A Desperate Search Ignited by a Chance Encounter It all started on a surprisingly mundane afternoon while browsing through Standard Products, a minimalist lifestyle store operated by Daiso. Among their pristine displays of everyday goods, a promotional POP caught my eye. It featured a model wearing striking orange open-ear headphones that perfectly balanced retro charm Continue reading “Late-Night Analog Grooves: Discovering ‘Snowsky WIND’ Headphones”

Diving into the Endless Swamp of Oasis and Cassettes at DOPE RECORDS in Mapo, Seoul

2026年10月17日 by CityNomix

Basket with Oasis keychains and cassette tapes.

🎸 Related: This article is a cluster of our pillar guide, The Ultimate Oasis Fan Guide: Reunion Tour, Pilgrimage & Vinyl Hunting. Find all our Oasis-related reports in one place. Heading to the Epicenter of Culture in Mapo, Seoul Hello! I am CityNomix, a traveler based in Tokyo digging deep into the world. During my Continue reading “Diving into the Endless Swamp of Oasis and Cassettes at DOPE RECORDS in Mapo, Seoul”

The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond

2026年5月2日 by CityNomix

Cover art of The 1975's 'Sex EP' 12-inch vinyl record, featuring a black and white image of crumpled sheets with a price sticker in the corner.

🎵 Vinyl Hunters: Why You Should Stay in Central Tokyo Ochanomizu and Shibuya are Tokyo’s vinyl havens — but records are HEAVY. Lugging your finds across town between shops is exhausting. Stay near the action. Editor’s pick: Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu sits directly above Shibuya Station. Disk Union, Manhattan Records, HMV Record Shop, and Tower Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”

A Night at Phonica Records: Crate Digging for Arctic Monkeys in Soho, London

2026年10月12日 by CityNomix

The Arctic Monkeys EP record 'Who the F**k Are Arctic Monkeys?' being held in a record store. The cover art features the title written on a blackboard as if with chalk.

From Soho’s Buzz to the Doors of Phonica Records The electric energy of a Friday evening was just beginning to settle over Soho. I had just left Rough Trade Vintage, a rare Jimi Hendrix first press tucked under my arm, and my feet carried me through the bustling London streets. It was just after 6 Continue reading “A Night at Phonica Records: Crate Digging for Arctic Monkeys in Soho, London”

Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho

2026年10月12日 by CityNomix

A signed, limited edition 7-inch record by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, displayed in a record store rack with a £500 price tag.

November 24, 2025. The historic Oasis reunion world tour, which swept the globe into a frenzy of nostalgia and rock ‘n’ roll euphoria, finally concluded last night. As the London music scene—and indeed the world—nurses a collective post-tour hangover, I find myself thinking back to a chilly evening earlier this month in Soho. I’m CityNomix. Continue reading “Oasis Vinyl Hunting in London: Spotting a £500 Gem at Reckless Records Soho”

Digging for Gold: Why Hungry Ear is One of the Best Record Stores in Hawaii

2026年3月16日 by CityNomix

The interior of a record store. A wall is covered with displayed record albums, and in the foreground, wooden bins labeled 'NEW VINYL' are packed with records.

A Vinyl Pilgrimage in Paradise: Discovering Hawaii’s Best Record Stores As someone who navigates the digital marketing world by day, I find a certain solace in the tangible groove of a vinyl record. For me, CityNomix, opening the door to a record store in a new city is a ritual, a way to reconnect with Continue reading “Digging for Gold: Why Hungry Ear is One of the Best Record Stores in Hawaii”

A Cassette Tape Journey at the Legendary Manhattan Records: Digging for Hip-Hop Gems in Shibuya

2025年7月13日 by CityNomix

A wooden shelf lined with many cassette tapes, with a handwritten sign that says 'Hip-Hop, R&B, etc...'

Manhattan Records: The Iconic Red Beacon of Shibuya’s Hip-Hop Scene Step away from the dazzling chaos of Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing. Venture into the Udagawa-cho area, and you’ll feel a subtle shift in the air. This is the cradle of Japanese street culture, a neighborhood pulsating with history and creativity. At its very heart, standing tall Continue reading “A Cassette Tape Journey at the Legendary Manhattan Records: Digging for Hip-Hop Gems in Shibuya”