BeatRoute Magazine [AB] print e-edition - [April 2018]

LUKES
DRUG MART
“Not your average drug store”
Daniel Tatterton (31) pas three years as
record manager.
What does it take for a record shop to
survive today?
Well I think we are in a bit of a unique
situation because we also get sales from
the pharmacy and grocery section of
the store. We do have people coming
into buy just records, but it’s nice to
have that extra leverage.
What is your favourite record right
now?
I’ve been pretty excited about a new
Thunder Cat release, their new album
called Drunk.
What is your favourite record coming
out on RSD?
For RSD I’m excited to see Wu-tang
back on cassette and the Sheep Dogs
on Vinyl.
What do you think is unique about
your store’s selections?
We keep it pretty current with a lot
of top sellers. But we try our best just
to keep a good selection of back titles
and reissues and sort of all the popular
and sought after records, as well as box
sets. It’s important to cover all the bases
between pop, jazz and R&B.
Why is Record Store Day important?
I think that people are still talking about
the death of vinyl and just physical
formats in general. So I think that RSD
kind of throws a wrench into the theory
that record stores are dying. It’s kind of
showing people why we should still care
about collecting vinyl and its just one
day a year we can celebrate vinyl.
Top 3-5 recommendations on what
to buy on RSD?
Ty Segal - Freedom Goblin. There’s some
soul jazz records coming this RSD that
are pretty cool, and the new MGMT
album Little Dark Age”
MELODIYA RECORDS
Eddie Dalrymple (29) Store Manager since 2010.
What does it take for a record shop to survive today?
It requires keeping a loyal customer base and being sensitive to
changing prices. Right now for us it’s kind of just trying to find
quality cheaper items or used stuff to balance out or pair with
crazy expensive items or big box stuff. Just making sure there’s
something for everyone really, a variety.
What is your favourite record right now?
I mostly listen to a lot of Afrobeat stuff, Fela Kuti – Confusion.
What is your favourite record coming out on RSD?
CzarFace meets Metal Face – is an upcoming collaborative album
by American hip-hop super-group Czarface and MF Doom and
set to be released on March 30 through Get On Down, a Boston-based
record label. The album will feature guest appearances
by Vinnie Paz, Open Mike Eagle and Kendra Morris.
What do you think is unique about your store’s selections?
We have a lot of the “stranger” reissues that we get in, but really I
just want to have something for everyone. Also, we have one of
the best metal selections in the city.
Why is Record Store Day important?
It’s become the biggest day of the year for us, it’s bigger than Boxing
Day and it’s important for getting people out. Often times the
RSD crowds aren’t your regular customers, it’s important because
it’s now essential for our yearly revenue.
Top 3-5 recommendations on what to buy on RSD?
I always just say buy something you truly want, don’t try to
choose something you think will be worth money down the road
just buy something you want and go out and support the stores.
Most of the stores will have sales so if you’ve seen something
expensive that you’ve had your eye on and it’s on sale, get it.
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