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

2026年5月6日2026年3月22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”

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

2025年11月27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 in Shibuya: A Deep Dive into the Exclusive Live ’25 Merch & Sizing Guide

2026年5月6日2025年10月11日 by CityNomix

🎸 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. The Oasis Shibuya Buzz: An In-Depth Look at the Live ’25 Merch You can feel it in the air, a slow burn of anticipation building Continue reading “Oasis in Shibuya: A Deep Dive into the Exclusive Live ’25 Merch & Sizing Guide”

The Ultimate Guide to Cassette Tape Hunting in Tokyo: A CityNomix Journey to Find Analog Treasures

2025年7月13日 by CityNomix

Walts sign - Nakameguro cassette tape specialty store

In Search of Lost Magnetic Memories: A Journey into Tokyo’s Cassette Tape Scene This is CityNomix from Photomo. In my daily hustle chasing numbers and logic in the world of digital marketing, there are moments when I find myself pausing, drawn to something with a tangible warmth. That ‘something’ is the cassette tape. It’s the Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Cassette Tape Hunting in Tokyo: A CityNomix Journey to Find Analog Treasures”

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”

An Analog Oasis in Shibuya: My Journey to Oddtape, a Cassette Tape Store Full of Hidden Treasures

2025年7月12日 by CityNomix

Two cassette tapes are laid out: Billie Eilish's live concert tape in a black case and Bedridden's debut album tape in a clear case.

Finding a Portal to the Past in Shibuya PARCO: The Journey to a Famed Cassette Tape Store Shibuya. The name is inextricably linked with the image of a colossal intersection where order and chaos coexist. The wave of people crossing the Scramble is a microcosm of modern Japan. But for me, CityNomix, a digital marketer Continue reading “An Analog Oasis in Shibuya: My Journey to Oddtape, a Cassette Tape Store Full of Hidden Treasures”

Finding Authentic Rock ‘n’ Roll: My Journey to Third Man Records London in SOHO

2025年6月20日2025年6月15日 by CityNomix

Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. My work in digital marketing often takes me exploring cities, both at home and abroad, where I love to uncover local culture. Today, I’m excited to share my experience visiting a place deeply connected to my musical roots: Third Man Records London, the London outpost of the label founded Continue reading “Finding Authentic Rock ‘n’ Roll: My Journey to Third Man Records London in SOHO”

Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro

2025年5月26日 by CityNomix

Prologue: The Return to Cassette Tapes and an Encounter with Waltz In an era dominated by the digital wave, don’t you sometimes yearn for the warmth of analog? My renewed fascination with mixtapes, and subsequently cassette tapes, was sparked by the worldview of the fashion brand C.E. The Walkman I cherished in my student days Continue reading “Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro”