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

2026年2月23日2026年2月14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.

Introduction: Diving into the Analog Ocean of Tokyo This is CityNomix. In my daily life in digital marketing, I constantly wrestle with rows of numbers, data, and KPIs. For me, weekend “digging” is like a deep breath for the soul. In an age where magic like Spotify and Apple Music grants us instant access to Continue reading “The Ultimate Tokyo Vinyl & Cassette Hunting Guide: Digging Deep in Shibuya, Ochanomizu, and Beyond”

Vinyl Hunting in London: Scoring Oasis Original Pressings at Flashback Records

2026年1月5日 by CityNomix

Exterior of Flashback Records store established in 1997 with hanging t-shirts and vinyl records visible inside

The night breeze in London might have been cool, but my adrenaline was still pumping. I was on my way back from Selhurst Park, having just witnessed the brilliance of Daichi Kamada on the pitch (read the match review here). However, as the post-match buzz settled, a different kind of hunger resurfaced in my mind: Continue reading “Vinyl Hunting in London: Scoring Oasis Original Pressings at Flashback Records”

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

2025年11月24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”