On our Blog we have a new Feature where we will ask artists, colleagues and friends about their connection to vinyl. We already have nice interviews lined up and more than happy to start with Anna Wall. Anna is a DJ and Producer and one we really admire. Her pure energy , being authentic while playing and her music selection makes her special to us! As a resident of Londons Club Fabric, be sure she has something to tell!
My Vinyl Life – Anna Wall
1. So I guess we should go back to the beginning and ask at what age did
your relationship with a vinyl record begin and how did it happen ?
I first became obsessed with turntablism back when I was into hip hop in my early teens. I’d watch all the DMC scratch championships in complete awe at the skills. The first time that I remember putting a needle on a record was when I was 16; my sister’s boyfriend collected garage vinyl. I became obsessed and then when I was 19 I bought two technics and a mixer plus a whole garage/d&b/jungle collection. I still have that set of turntables and I never looked back.
2. How do you like to keep your records at home ? type of shelving ? are
the records filed in any order (genre, artist) ? do you use any
additional protecting sleeves for certain records ?
I have this amazing shelving unit for my wax that my incredibly talented friend Natalia Latyszonek custom built for me. It’s so beautiful. It has dividing sections too, which is great as I like to organise via genres and subgenres where possible. I try to keep all my records in protective sleeves too as they’re also good for on the road too.
3. How do you find yourself buying records at the moment ? online or
physical store ? and how many vinyl promos to get nowadays ?
I’m still somewhat a Discogs addict with hundreds in my wantlist and always on the hunt. I also love to support my local record stores, this is very important to me. I love digging when I’m abroad, discovering new record stores and music that way too. Vinyl promos I am always incredibly grateful to receive :)
4. How many record bags do you take away each weekend currently ? have
you had any record bags go missing over the years ?
I have a UDG that I take as carry-on luggage; I try to do this instead of checking them in at airports as I’ve heard so many nightmares of them going missing!
5. Its well documented why you prefer to play vinyl and your love for it
but with the current situation we find ourselves in (plateauing sales
and the rise to prominence of CDJ’s & USB sticks) do you envisage vinyl
will be still be a way DJ’s play in nightclubs/venues in 10 years time ?
What are your thoughts on the future of vinyl ?
I know vinyl sales had a boom again throughout the pandemic and I am hearing of vinyl only labels that are really thriving this year which gives me faith. I think it’s such a loved and treasured medium that I hope it will always have a place with us.
QLOOM X 60WAVES IN-STORE SESSION
IN-STORE SESSION
This Friday we are excited to have the Qloom party crew taking over from 15h
We have lots of new records to dig through with delicious coffee, cold beers so come by & enjoy the sound !
ROSA BRISANTE IN-STORE
Today from 17h, we have the music collective @rosa_brisante taking over for a special warm up before their event at @fitzroyclub 🔉
Lineup: Donna Silverstein, Monti, Katia Curie and Korink
🤩 Come by, grab a 🍺 or ☕️, browse our new arrivals & listen to some tunes to get you ready for your Saturday night…
*If you would like to host an in-store or rent the space, send an email to events@60waves.com
CONSTELLATIONS X 60WAVES AT HOPPETOSSE
Join us for our first party at Hoppetosse with our team + two special guests Mari.te & Tomas Station
We hope to see you there :)
TRESYDOS IN-STORE SESSION
Tresydos label crew taking over for an in-store session from 15h
🎉 60WAVES SPECIAL ACTION 15% OFF 🎉
💶 60WAVES SPECIAL💶
🔊 For the next few days, we are offering a 15% discount on all new and secondhand vinyl, in-store & online.
📆 We are open today, tomorrow and Saturday 12-19h for you all to enjoy a dig through our selections.
Anna Wall – My Vinyl Life
On our Blog we have a new Feature where we will ask artists, colleagues and friends about their connection to vinyl. We already have nice interviews lined up and more than happy to start with Anna Wall. Anna is a DJ and Producer and one we really admire. Her pure energy , being authentic while playing and her music selection makes her special to us! As a resident of Londons Club Fabric, be sure she has something to tell!
My Vinyl Life – Anna Wall
1. So I guess we should go back to the beginning and ask at what age did
your relationship with a vinyl record begin and how did it happen ?
I first became obsessed with turntablism back when I was into hip hop in my early teens. I’d watch all the DMC scratch championships in complete awe at the skills. The first time that I remember putting a needle on a record was when I was 16; my sister’s boyfriend collected garage vinyl. I became obsessed and then when I was 19 I bought two technics and a mixer plus a whole garage/d&b/jungle collection. I still have that set of turntables and I never looked back.
2. How do you like to keep your records at home ? type of shelving ? are
the records filed in any order (genre, artist) ? do you use any
additional protecting sleeves for certain records ?
I have this amazing shelving unit for my wax that my incredibly talented friend Natalia Latyszonek custom built for me. It’s so beautiful. It has dividing sections too, which is great as I like to organise via genres and subgenres where possible. I try to keep all my records in protective sleeves too as they’re also good for on the road too.
3. How do you find yourself buying records at the moment ? online or
physical store ? and how many vinyl promos to get nowadays ?
I’m still somewhat a Discogs addict with hundreds in my wantlist and always on the hunt. I also love to support my local record stores, this is very important to me. I love digging when I’m abroad, discovering new record stores and music that way too. Vinyl promos I am always incredibly grateful to receive :)
4. How many record bags do you take away each weekend currently ? have
you had any record bags go missing over the years ?
I have a UDG that I take as carry-on luggage; I try to do this instead of checking them in at airports as I’ve heard so many nightmares of them going missing!
5. Its well documented why you prefer to play vinyl and your love for it
but with the current situation we find ourselves in (plateauing sales
and the rise to prominence of CDJ’s & USB sticks) do you envisage vinyl
will be still be a way DJ’s play in nightclubs/venues in 10 years time ?
What are your thoughts on the future of vinyl ?
I know vinyl sales had a boom again throughout the pandemic and I am hearing of vinyl only labels that are really thriving this year which gives me faith. I think it’s such a loved and treasured medium that I hope it will always have a place with us.
Dana Ruh‘s Statement
I would like to thank all that came out the the @60waves launch!
The ‘wave’ of support left us filled with an overflow of gratitude ..
KMA60 put out a statement yesterday that left people with a question mark and many of you reached out to me ..
In response to that, I wanted to share with you my personal statement, hoping that it may shed some light on our trajectory so far and what’s to come ahead ..
In it’s origins, KMA60 acted as both a music distribution company and a record store .. now the distribution and shop are becoming two separate entities .. and so we have the new name for the record shop .. 60 WAVES . .
This means I am no longer legally tied to KMA60, a company that I co founded / created with all my heart and now release with love – all with the intent of staying true to the vision that started me on this path ..
Although the distribution retained the name KMA60, the newly structured company is now owned by the Kuroneko Media Group ..
It was a necessary move to continue to grow while staying in line with my values for the shop – and honour the community we created as a whole .. Now with a different name, I still remain the proud owner of the record shop.
The shop 60 WAVES is a rebirth towards independence. We now have more freedom to evolve in support of the community that makes us .. and as always, we welcome all of you to continue to share our passion in what love most: music !
The artists that create the records we love and community supports them means everything to us – and we are thankful to you for trusting us to hold space for this exchange .. in shop or online.
Moving forward, we have lots to anticipate, not only with events, but with new independent collaborations that deepen our curated selection of records.
Coming up, we have a a special collaboration with DNR London, meanwhile we continue bring you more exclusive records, and soon some one-off pop up events starting in the year ahead & all in collaboration with the new and current faces that define the scene you know and love.
In the meantime, you can find us at the usual spot & of course Online under 60waves.com
All my Love,
Dana Ruh.
60WAVES LAUNCH
As most of you already know, 60waves has gone through some changes.
New name, new team and a constantly growing second hand section, to name a few.
Therefore, we decided to do an event for our friends and family, where everybody is invited to get to know the new face of the store better.
So swing by if you are up for a chat, a drink or just want to listen to music!
Join us from 19h on Wednesday :)
60WAVES APERITIF EDITION
60WAVES APERITIF EDITION
The second event of today is our new “Aperitif Edition” with drinks, food and DJs where we will hangout and celebrate the new chapter for the store -> 60waves!
Join us from 19-22:00
NEW UPCOMING IN-STORE EVENTS
This week, we are back to our normal opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday 10-19
Saturday 12-19
🔊We have 3 in-store sessions happening and plenty of new & old records to dig!
Thursday: A party for the new hotel next door ‘Schillinger’ with drinks, snacks and of course music from 18:00
Friday: Luxury brand @spastudios hosting ‘S.P.A’ – a guestlist only party from 19:30 (head over to their page to add your name to the G/L)
Saturday: The @curbside._ crew are in store from 15:00 with a label showcase, expect an afternoon of UK Garage sounds.
Pop in and say hiiiii :)