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Reading: 10 of the best indie records shops around the world

Vinyl is not dead! From reggae in Iceland to a backstreet in Malvern, readers pick their favourite independent record shops, where you’re encouraged to listen, learn and love all music

Spillers Cardiff

Spillers, Cardiff

Founded in 1894, Spillers claims to be the oldest record shop in the world. For locals, it is a legendary store, and even today it has a vast variety of music that could keep you in there for hours. It still has the same charm and personal, friendly service that has made it a landmark for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds.

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Reading: Ten of the best small music festivals in Europe

With the festival season looming, we look at some of the smaller (aka cheaper) and offbeat (aka less crowded) options in Europe

Kraftwerk performs live at the Sonar festival in Barcelona, Spain Kraftwerk play the Positivus festival in Latvia in July.

 Positivus, Salacgriva, Latvia

18-20 July 
Situated on the Gulf of Riga, Positivius has a whimsical feel and an impressive line up: this year Elbow, Kraftwerk and Anna Calvi are some of the names on the list. Away from the main three stages there is a local arts and crafts market, a cinema tent, circus perfomances, modern dance, theatre and art. It’s not the slickest festival out there but that’s actually something of a bonus as the idyllic setting would be a little at odds with anything sharper.

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