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Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae

2026年3月14日 by CityNomix

Coldplay's KALEIDOSCOPE EP vinyl record on a shelf.

Hello, fellow culture enthusiasts! CityNomix here, your navigator for “Photomo,” a culture journal where we walk, shoot, and write to bring you the most authentic, real moments captured through our own lenses. Today, I’m taking you to a fascinating neighborhood in Tokyo that’s often dubbed “Tokyo’s Brooklyn”—Kuramae. This area beautifully blends its history as Continue reading “Kuramae Culture Walk: Digging for 12-inch Records at Ginza Records Kuramae”

Notting Hill’s Beacon: Unearthing Treasures at Music & Video Exchange on My London Music Journey

2025年10月14日2025年6月16日 by CityNomix

Red sign of Music & Video Exchange, a second-hand record and CD store in Notting Hill.

The Bustle and Quiet of Notting Hill, and the Unwavering Pull of Music & Video Exchange Notting Hill, London. For many, the name evokes images of colorful terraced houses, the vibrant Portobello Market, and romantic scenes from the eponymous film. However, for me, CityNomix, this neighborhood holds an even deeper significance. Ever since my student Continue reading “Notting Hill’s Beacon: Unearthing Treasures at Music & Video Exchange on My London Music Journey”

An Unexpected Gig: My SOFY In-Store Live Experience at Rough Trade West, Notting Hill

2025年6月20日2025年6月15日 by CityNomix

Exterior of Rough Trade West record store in London, with a sign indicating an in-store live performance by SOFY.

Arrival in London and a Notting Hill Evening Stroll On November 11, 2023, as evening began to settle, I made my way from Heathrow Airport to central London via the Tube. However, I was immediately met with a classic London challenge: many stations lacked elevators. Hauling a heavy suitcase up and down stairs was more Continue reading “An Unexpected Gig: My SOFY In-Store Live Experience at Rough Trade West, Notting Hill”