The Vinyl Factory
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The Vinyl Factory is the world's foremost vinyl enterprise. It encompasses a record label, pressing plant and online magazine, and collaborates with artists and musicians to create stunning audio-visual shows.
The Vinyl Factory
2M ago
VF editor Kelly Doherty is invited to the Beggars Group archive and experiences analogue nirvana. Nestled in a quiet corner of Wandsworth, South London, lies an unassuming home to one of the most comprehensive archives in independent music: the Beggars Arkive. Though modest from the outside, within its walls, thousands of physical objects tell the ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
2M ago
Another night of music and conversation at The Vinyl Factory: Reverb. At The Vinyl Factory: Reverb exhibition at 180 Studios, Theaster Gates’ installation – the newly built Amplified stage – is hosting an ongoing series of performances and discussions featuring rising and established figures in music and art. Each of these one-off nights has been ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
2M ago
Essential weekend listening. This week’s rundown is by VF’s Kelly Doherty and contributors Annabelle Van Dort, Emily Hill and James Hammond. Laura Marling Patterns in Repeat (Chrysalis / Partisan) Buy Patterns in Repeat by Laura Marling Warm and domestic, Laura Marling’s Patterns in Repeat moves further in the direction of 2020’s intimate outing Song For ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
2M ago
Exploring the global influence of Afrobeat and Highlife. DJ and founder of Run Dem Crew Charlie Dark joined us in Devon Turnbull’s Listening Room for a special listening session straight from his personal collection. Titled Africa Centre Of The World (recognisable to Fela Kuti fans), the session explored Afrobeat and Highlife’s global influence by blending ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
3M ago
Essential weekend listening. This week’s rundown is by VF’s Kelly Doherty and contributors Annabelle Van Dort, Emily Hill and James Hammond. Various Artists Virtual Dreams II: Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999 (Music From Memory) Buy Virtual Dreams II: Ambient Explorations In The House & Techno Age, Japan 1993-1999 by Various ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
3M ago
Wax Lyrical is a new series from The Vinyl Factory where vinyl selectors, artists and enthusiasts discuss their love of collecting vinyl. DJ, collector, broadcaster, and Club Yeke label boss Tash LC has carved an unstoppable path with her deep, seemingly endless knowledge of music. Whether sharing hidden gems on her NTS show or electrifying crowds ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
3M ago
Essential dancefloor cuts from October, as selected by Phonica Records. Our friends at Soho record institution Phonica Records pick their hot tips from October’s vinyl offering. Aphex Twin Selected Ambient Works Volume II LP (Expanded Edition) (Warp) Buy Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition) by Aphex Twin Aphex Twin marks 30 years of his ambient ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
3M ago
Composed in collaboration with musician anaiis. The Vinyl Factory has released the soundtrack to Julianknxx’s new film, Untitled (ɔl bɔdi na sta). Composed by Knxx in collaboration with musician anaiis and with additional music and vocals from THABO and Aron Kyne, Untitled (ɔl bɔdi na sta) is pressed on 180-gram heavyweight 12″ vinyl and is limited ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
3M ago
Essential weekend listening. This week’s rundown is by VF contributors Annabelle Van Dort, Emily Hill and James Hammond. Ryuichi Sakamoto Coda (WeWantSounds) Buy A Japan-only release in 1983, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Coda gets a first international release on vinyl this week. Featuring acoustic piano reinterpretations of his soundtrack to Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, drum machines and ..read more
The Vinyl Factory
3M ago
With The Records That Made Me, VF uncovers the vinyl releases that have influenced and shaped our favourite musicians, DJs and artists. Dua Saleh is a true multi-hyphenate. Rising to prominence through their role as Cal Bowman in the TV series Sex Education, the Sudanese-American musician, actor, poet, and activist has been releasing a forward-thinking blend ..read more