How It Started vs How It’s Going

In this week’s episode - the penultimate of season one - we’re getting personal. We’re taking it back to where it all began: a job Marc hated, a tough mental health journey, selling records from the back of our car, and the leap of faith that led to opening our shop. Fast forward to today, and we’re just a few weeks away from celebrating two years of Dead Air Records on Suffolk Street. 

We talk about the challenges of running an independent record shop - from launching in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis to surviving a 10-month road closure, the arrival of Rough Trade, and navigating a male-dominated industry. We also reflect on the risks we took along the way - and why they were 100% worth it.

Most importantly, this episode is a thank you. To everyone who has supported us, believed in us, and been part of this journey - we wouldn’t be here without you.

Plus:
🔹 Across the Counter – this week’s grails are a first-press of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and Aphex Twin’s Drukqs.
🔹 Record Store Day 2025 – what’s on our wishlist and where you should be buying your records.
🔹 Liverpool’s Record Store Map – a brand-new project we’ve been quietly building with Dig Vinyl and 81 Renshaw, now ready to launch!

The Dead Air Records podcast is hosted by Marc and Jess. Filmed and edited by Second Best Studios. New episodes every Thursday at 5pm.

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