Back in NYC for the first time since February 2020! Visited a studio for work, then went to see if some of my favorite haunts were still around (Spoiler: Yes!). Record Runner is the city’s best New Wave specialist record shop, while Music Inn is renowned for its atmosphere (as seen on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and Westsider is, eh, ok but the only game on the UWS. Also seen—the John Lennon Tree and the brand-new Moynihan Station! I was thrilled to see that all those shops made it through the pandemic and are still slinging great vinyl.













