Beloved Brooklyn record store/venue Rough Trade will be shutting down its Williamsburg location this spring, as owners eye a new, undisclosed New York location for this summer.
Explained co-owner Stephen Godfroy, “As with many businesses right now, the impact of the pandemic has made us rethink our approach, giving us the opportunity to reconsider how best to serve the rapidly increasing number of vinyl lovers in New York – that in spite of the adverse conditions surrounding the pandemic, demand for vinyl is positively booming. As with so many other retail sectors, sales are diverting online, along with the power and reach of online communities, all of which gives us inspiration to become more and not less accessible, to creatively reassess the junction between online and offline interaction. Regretfully, in order for us to freely respond to these new opportunities, we shall have to bid a heartfelt and fond farewell to our beloved, inaugural US, Williamsburg premises.”
Before revealing their plans for their new space, Rough Trade’s staff is asking New Yorkers to fill out a quick survey to gain insight on their “memories, wishes, thoughts and feedback.”
To support Rough Trade in this time of transition, purchase vinyl from their online store at RoughTrade.com.
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Not Rhydian Dafydd
January 19, 2021 at 5:08 pmSorry to see it go, but this place was huge, in a high rent area. And for my taste much too Euro-centric. Just didn’t seem to have an American sensibility. Which is fine for an indy store, but this was in a massive 4,000 sq. foot warehouse space. I don’t think enough people buy vinyl of bands no one has heard of.
Brian Pirlo
January 19, 2021 at 4:29 pmEnjoy your Democrat Lockdown! My local record store is open for business. Vote Blue…reap what you sow!!
Frank Rizzo
January 19, 2021 at 6:33 pmshut the fuck up about politics already…thank u