Hunting for Oasis Rarities at Disk Union Ochanomizu: A Fateful Encounter with the Legendary ‘JILY’ Bootleg

Jacket photo of Oasis's bootleg CD album 'JILY' high-quality remastered edition.

Today in Tokyo, a precious sunny spell graced us before the rainy season’s official arrival. It was Saturday, June 21st, 2025, a little past 2:00 PM. My business in Ochanomizu finished much quicker than expected, leaving me with some welcome free time. A thought sparked: “On a day like this, digging for music at Disk Continue reading “Hunting for Oasis Rarities at Disk Union Ochanomizu: A Fateful Encounter with the Legendary ‘JILY’ Bootleg”

Phonica Records: A Soho Vinyl Haven for Dance Music & Rare Cassettes in London

Exterior of Phonica Records on Poland Street in Soho, London.

A Beacon for Music Explorers in the Bustle of Soho Hello, I’m CityNomix. Stepping away from the digital marketing hustle, I immerse myself in the pulse of the streets. This time, my journey led me to Poland Street in London’s vibrant Soho district. It was just after 6 PM on November 17, 2024, under a Continue reading “Phonica Records: A Soho Vinyl Haven for Dance Music & Rare Cassettes in London”

Record Hunting at Reckless Records: A London Gem on Berwick Street for Oasis, Coldplay, and The Stone Roses Fans

Exterior of Reckless Records, a record store in London, with a pop atmosphere.

🎸 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. Introduction: Returning to Berwick Street, Hallowed Ground for Oasis Fans London, United Kingdom. This city is steeped in a rich tapestry of musical history. For Continue reading “Record Hunting at Reckless Records: A London Gem on Berwick Street for Oasis, Coldplay, and The Stone Roses Fans”

Hunting for Vinyl Gems at Sister Ray: An Oasis Fan’s Pilgrimage to Berwick Street, London

ロンドン レコード店 Sister Ray 外観 Berwickストリート

🎸 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. An Afternoon in Soho: The Allure of Berwick Street On November 13, a light drizzle fell on London. I soon found myself on Berwick Street. Continue reading “Hunting for Vinyl Gems at Sister Ray: An Oasis Fan’s Pilgrimage to Berwick Street, London”

Must-Visit Record Shop in London: Rough Trade East

Exterior view of Rough Trade East

A Cultural Landmark for Music Lovers in the Heart of Brick Lane On a cloudy November afternoon in London, I found myself drawn to Rough Trade East, nestled just off Brick Lane. This is no ordinary record store—it’s a music hub that doubles as a record label and a cultural venue. For fans of indie, Continue reading “Must-Visit Record Shop in London: Rough Trade East”