Music

Whether you’re after a jazz flute, Ed Sheeran’s latest CD or the White Album on vinyl, the independent music shops of Newcastle and Gateshead will keep you perfectly in tune.

Many of these businesses gave their webstores a big makeover during the lockdowns so whether you’re able to peruse in person or are better suited to an online browse, our advice remains the same – GET AMONGST IT!

Curvy Sounds

What is it? An absolute doozie of a shop for anyone who loves shopping for, and talking about musical instruments, Curvy Sounds is a must-visit for musicians of all ages…

Vinyl Guru

What is it? Vinyl Guru is a long-established independent record shop, which is a music-filled magnet for vinyl fans all over the North East and any of them who happen…

Beatdown Records

What is it? A regular haunt of North East record fans, Beatdown Records has been bringing vinyl to the masses since 2006. Selling from its shop in Newcastle city centre,…

Beyond Vinyl

What is it? An independent record shop to have you in a spin, Beyond Vinyl also serves as a cool hang out coffee shop and live venue. They’ve got a…

Reflex CD Vinyl

What is it? Reflex came to be when industry expert Alan Jordan decided to set up his own indie record shop in Newcastle after spending spending decades working for most…

JG Windows

What is it? The JG Windows glorious mothership is located in the Edwardian Central Arcade in the city centre. Windows flagship store comprises three floors of wall to wall music….

RPM Music

What is it? Thanks to the vinyl revival you can now pick up Paul Simon’s Graceland on LP at the checkout in Sainsbury’s, but there are some places where the…