Author Archives: Ben

Intense Records

Featured Store: Intense Records

This shop is easy to visit by public transport, being located under the viaduct of Chelmsford railway station, which in turn is next to the bus station. It is an atmospheric location as the shop roof is constructed of corrugated iron within two arches. The trains pass directly overhead so the constant rumbles mix in […]

Derricks Music

Featured Store: Derricks Music

The unluckiest record shop owner in the world An exclusive piece from Graham Jones forthcoming book‘The Vinyl Revival and the Shops That Made it Happen’ Derricks Music was started in Port Talbot by Derrick, the uncle of current owner Chris Stylinaou, as an electrical store that stocked a few LPs. Like other shops in the […]

National Album Day

National Album Day announced for October 13th

The first ever National Album Day will be taking place on Saturday 13th October 2018 with a week-long build-up of activities and BBC Music editorial. National Album Day is a celebration of the nation’s love of the album format – both new and classics and across all genres. Albums have been at the heart of […]

Drew Hill and Jo Donnelly

Proper Hires Jo Donnelly to Head Up New Press and Promotions Department

We’re pleased to announce the hire of Jo Donnelly to head up our new full-service press and promotions department. Covering UK media, from print (national and regional) and online publications to radio and television, the department will be available to add muscle to campaigns across all genres, for both Proper’s distributed labels as well as […]

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 – The Winners

The winners of the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, which celebrates the best of folk, acoustic and roots music, were announced last night in Belfast. Presented once again by Mark Radcliffe and Julie Fowlis, the awards show included performances from Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, Cara Dillon, Lankum, Paul Brady, Olivia Chaney and […]

Gender Pay Gap

Proper Music Distribution Ltd gender pay gap reporting

Figures accurate as of 1st of April 2017 In March 2018, Proper Music Distribution Ltd voluntarily took part in Gender Pay Gap Reporting. We at Proper are committed to providing a progressive and diverse workplace for our employees and chose to volunteer this information in the hope that we could highlight areas for potential improvement […]