Keb Darge – London, UK
The name Keb Darge has been a synonym for vinyl record culture for the past four decades. The outspoken Scotsman, responsible for starting more than his share of music scenes for the past 40 years, knows all too well the ups and downs of a record collector. Having owned and sold many of the world's rarest records in his lifetime, he has seen the many of these leave his record box more than once, without regrets. Credited for discovering unknown records and bringing them to the public, Mr. Darge has been adamant about one thing: the music.
Colleen Murphy – London UK
Introducing London-based collector Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy: the woman behind the Classic Album Sundays, a self-proclaimed "audio diva," a mom, and a lover of cosmic-disco.
Gilles Peterson – London, England
Over the past 25 years, the name Gilles Peterson has gradually become synonymous with his self-styled ‘worldwide’ sound and his eternal quest for the perfect beat. Coming from French-Swiss parentage in South London, Gilles worked his way up the greasy pole of the music industry, taking on lowly jobs at record labels and setting up his own pirate radio station, to eventually become one of the most revered tastemakers in the UK and beyond.
Dust & Grooves x Ninja Tune Records Giveaway
To celebrate our London book launch party on Friday May 23rd, Dust & Grooves has teamed up with Ninja Tune to give away two, one of... Read More
Record Stores You Can Buy Our Book At On RSD 2014
People have been asking, “Where can I get the Dust & Grooves: Adventures In Record Collecting book on Record Store Day 2014?” Well, here’s a... Read More
Justin ‘Rambo’ Salinas – Minneapolis, MN
Up and Down the Mississippi: On the Hunt for Chicano Soul
BOOK UPDATE – WE’RE DONE PRINTING!
We are at the final stages of the book printing. Yes, almost done. The whole printing process has been coordinated and supervised by iOcolor, a printing... Read More
Announcing the Dust & Grooves road trip – August 22nd – September 22nd
We are pleased to announce The Dust & Grooves Road Trip: Digging For America’s Finest Vinyl Collectors. The road trip will take place between August... Read More
Jess Rotter – Brooklyn, NY
Classic 70s cuts from the collection of illustrator Jess Rotter.
Eothen “Egon” Alapatt – Los Angeles, CA
The brains behind Now-Again records connects his musical worlds.