We’re pleased to announce we’ve signed a new fulfilment deal for Southern Record Distributors’ (SRD) roster of indie labels. Proper will now manage SRD’s pick, pack and ship and warehousing for its vast exclusive label base, currently numbering around 200 and spanning all genres, including Light In The Attic (Rodriguez, Lee Hazlewood), Kompakt (The Field, […]
Author Archives: benbowdler
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Sep
Sep
So many long-established record shops opened during the punk and post punk periods. One of these was Action Records owned by Gordon Gibson who originally started selling second-hand vinyl in a Blackpool market. At first it was tough going and he pondered about if he had made the right decision. One day he only took […]
22
Sep
Sep
We had a great time in Nashville at AmericanaFest this year meeting with various labels and artists and attending a whole host of events and showcases. Here’s a selection of pictures from just a few of the events we attended. Thanks again to the American Music Association and AMA-UK for once again putting on the […]
15
Aug
Aug
Kingston upon Thames has many music connections being the birthplace of musicians John Martyn, Steven Wilson, Dave Swarbrick, Rat Scabies, drummer with the Damned, Peter Cox from Go West and Richard Butler singer with the Psychedelic Furs. These days the towns musical connection is to be home for one of the UK’s most innovative record […]
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Jul
Jul
Walking in to this well-located shop the first thing you notice is the washing line hanging above the racks displaying the shops iconic T-Shirts. The shop is owned by Stuart Baker who also owns the legendary London label Soul Jazz Records. Starting off from a market stall 25 years ago, it is now one of […]