James Horwood owns one of the UK’s more unusual record shops. I asked James about the history of the shop and which of our releases he is currently enjoying Slab Records is situated above Soundlab Studios in Loughton Essex on Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate. The studio has been here for 15 years and has recorded […]
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We’re thrilled to be a finalist for the Sales Team of the Year award at this years Music Week Awards 2024. The awards take place at the the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on May 2, 2024 and celebrate the best in the music business. Pat Howe, our Head of Sales said: “I’m delighted that […]
Nigel Barton and Derek Westwood met whilst both working at a High Street building society. They also have a shared passion for music with both separately dreaming of one day opening their own stores. Meant to be some would say! Before working at the Building Society, Derek had been providing mortgage advice for other companies, […]
I popped into Cardiff to meet Allan and James from Kellys Records. I had always known them as one of the UK’s best second-hand record shops but boy are times changing here. They now have a massive selection of new vinyl. This shop is a must visit for any music fan visiting Wales. I asked […]
Sound Records opened in 2018 after two local record dealers combined forces to realise the dream of opening a shop. The shop is now solely run by Tom Berry who is committed to selling great records at fair prices across all genres. The shop stocks all the usual classic rock, punk and indie but it […]
Congratulations to Drew Hill, our Managing Director and VP of Distribution at Utopia Music who is included in Billboard’s 2023 International Power Players list. The Billboard International Power Players list is a highly anticipated annual ranking that recognises the most influential executives in the music industry from around the world. The list includes individuals who […]







