Spindizzy Records: August 2026

Greetings and welcome to Spindizzy’s August blog, where we take a look at what’s buzzing in the Shop this month and what’s to come in September.

August was another bumper month for in-store events at Spindizzy. A big thank you to all who came to support the Artists. We’re delighted to report that Dave Lofts and Really Good Time made Number 1 in the Irish Indies Charts on the back of these Instore shows. Ultras played a blinder and are surely an act to watch for the future. Shakalak showcased their second album, Kulture Bikki, and rocked the house – if you missed it, see for yourself on our YouTube channel along with other recent uploads, including an incredible show from Makeshift Art Bar.

We’ll be extra busy with great in-stores throughout this September too, with Last Apollo, Winemom, Sorcha Richardson, The Next New Low and David Geraghty. October brings Morgana, Caroline Rose, and Basht. to the shop, with more to announce.

Spindizzy will be presenting some outstore events over the next few weeks, with Gurriers in the Grand Social. We’ll be back in the Grand Social again in December with The Script, before travelling to Limerick and Galway with the band to showcase their new No.1 album, The User’s Guide to Being Human.

We had advance listening parties in-store this month too, with attendees hearing debut spins from Phoebe Bridgers and Durutti Column. Upcoming listening parties include Dexys Midnight Runners, Beabadoobee and more announcing soon.

After a bumper Festival summer, our Pre-Order pages on the Website are brimming with tonnes of new music and fresh re-issues to keep you entertained as the evenings draw in. Fontaines D.C. are back with a bang with Dopamine Chamber releasing on October 16. Spindizzy has some limited edition formats that are selling fast! Cameron Winter follows up the phenomenon that is Heavy Metal with Live at the Carnegie Hall – limited edition versions available here. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have no less than 6 releases coming soon. Dexys, Mac Miller and Post Malone all have upcoming releases, as do Amble, Swans, Nouvelle Vague, Ruts DC, Soul Survivors, Ghost Dubs, Lisa Murray, Bush, Shabazz Palaces, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and more!

Reissues coming soon, also available in our Pre-order section of the website, include Boo Radleys, Tone Poet releases from Freddie Hubbard and Booker Ervin, classic Jazz from Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Woody Shaw and more. St Germain (Boulevard), St Etienne, Beth Orton, Cornelius, ODB, DJ Shadow, Studio One business courtesy of Soul Jazz Records (Dubplate Special LP and 5 x 7”s), Upsetters, Wipers, Silver Apples, Cabaret Voltaire, Cramps, Zara MacFarlane, Bob Dylan, Suzanne Vega, Neil Young’s Tonight’s the Night, Hard-Fi, RHCP, Felice Brothers, Christian Death, Sabaton, Fluke, Caribou (4 titles), Baxter Dury, Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan, Acid Mothers Temple, Budgie, Clipping, Iranian Nuggets and a slew of Japanese Jazz – all coming soon and available to pre-order at Spindizzy! And much more!

Dinked are giving the deluxe treatment to releases coming from Ugly, Pan Amsterdam, Clara Mann, Nieve Ella and Gotts Street Park – all coming soon and exclusively available at Spindizzy Records.

Our used sections in the shop are teeming with pure quality at the moment. Second-hand arrivals of note include Old Skool Hip-Hop, classic R’n’B, classic, collectible rock and pop (check our collectible wall!), House, Techno, Electro and Trance, as well as massive CD and 7” new arrivals. These are all one-offs and available exclusively in-store only, at Spindizzy Records in the George’s Street Arcade.

Did you know that Spindizzy Records is 30 years old? We’ll be celebrating our significant anniversary soon, so stay tuned for some exciting news.

See y’all soon!

Spindizzy Records: July 2026

Welcome to this month’s blog, a round-up of the happenings at Spindizzy Records this July and a look ahead to what’s in store for August.

July was jam-packed with advance listening parties in the Shop. Attendees were amongst the first in the world to hear new albums from Jack White, The Rolling Stones, The Strokes and The Durutti Column. More listening parties are scheduled – Phoebe Bridgers and Dexy’s amongst others. Keep in touch with what’s in the pipeline on the Events page on our website and on our socials. (Exclusive goodies and prizes for those who sign up, by the way!)

We hosted some very special events over the last month. We were thrilled to have Julia Jacklin join us, giving a spellbinding solo performance in advance of the release of The Gem on 4AD in September, available to pre-order here. Makeshift Art Bar gave an amazing show here that will live long in the memory. At the time of writing, there are still some signed copies of their brilliant Marionette EP available.

We were honoured to host Waterboys frontman Mike Scott in conversation with Jim Carroll, diving deep into the momentous period surrounding the recording of Fisherman's Blues. Those who attended the event at the Chelsea Drugstore were enthralled by stories behind the scenes of the seminal record. Almost 400 multi-track tape reels, totalling 150 hours of music, were recorded during The Waterboys' famous Fisherman's Blues sessions of 1986–88. Among these were 80 tapes with no song titles, just rough notes like "jam" or "unknown." Mike shed light on the people, process and time that helped make the record the classic that it is. Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman's Blues Recordings is a must for all Waterboys fans!

A special thank you to Someneck Guitars, Music Maker, Chelsea Drugstore, our wonderful neighbours in the George's Street Arcade, and all those who came along for helping make all these events so special!

August is shaping up to be a bumper month for album launches at Spindizzy. Don’t miss out on the chance to see, hear and meet Ultras, Dave Lofts and Really Good Time. Spindizzy Crew will be out in force to see Shakalak showcase their sophomore release, Kulture Bikki, on Sunday, August 9.

Many of our shows are captured on video and available to watch on the Spindizzy YouTube channel. Latest uploads include shows from Ellie O’Neill, Wifeswap, AE MAK and Cable Boy.

New music highlights, available to pre-order, include releases from Baxter Dury, Tom Morello, Lizzy McAlpine, Teenage Fanclub, Orville Peck, Andy Bell, Robyn Hitchcock, Twenty One Pilots, Ozric Tentacles, Orchestra Baobab, Sigh, My Dying Bride, Folk Bitch Trio and many, many more.

Reissues and archive recordings coming soon to Spindizzy include titles from Aphex Twin, Queen, Macy Gray, Kneecap, Clairo, Ida, Sheila Chandra, Bright Eyes, The Cranberries, Twisted Teens, De La Soul, Daniel, Focus, Devo, Wipers, Sea Scouts, Black Mountain, Jethro Tull, a slew of UK dub reissues from Partial and Conscious Sounds, and much more. More titles are added daily – sign up to our daily mailout to keep up to date with the latest listings. The Beatles' Rubber Soul gets a super-deluxe reissue treatment. Audiophiles should check out UHQ releases from Chris Isaak, Rodriguez, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more!

There have been tonnes of Dinked announcements this month, all available at Spindizzy. Music from The Mary Wallopers, Phoebe Bridgers, Clara Mann, Beach Bunny, Nieve Ella, Gotts Street Park, Bloc Party, Master Peace, Greg Freeman, Dry Cleaning, Howling Bells, The Sick Man of Europe, Railcard, Bodega, Penelope Isles, as well as archive releases from Strut (Nigeria 80), Mort Garson and Pixies, all get the luxurious Dinked treatment. These editions are all strictly limited, so keep in touch with our socials for all Dinked announcements.

As ever, the shop is positively brimming with music of all styles. Second Hand arrivals of note include a massive Dance Music collection, which we are making our way through, with drops happening almost every day. Also, a huge CD collection will be hitting the shelves over the coming weeks. All used items are available in-store only and are strictly one-offs. Drop in to Spindizzy in the George's Street Arcade to bag yourself some nuggets!

If you are searching for a bargain, check our On Sale section on the website, with new titles added daily. Again, these are mostly one-offs – when they’re gone, they’re definitely gone!

This week Dublin has lost one of its favourite sons, with the tragic, untimely passing of Glen Hansard – a troubadour in the real sense of the word and a true gentleman. We are still reeling from the news. We extend our condolences and heartfelt wishes to his family and his many, many good friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Peace.

Spindizzy Records: June 2026

Welcome to this month’s round-up of all the latest news from the Shop.

The temperature is rising and Spindizzy brings you the musical heat for the Summer.

There are some fantastic New Releases arriving and Pre-orders soon to come, available at Spindizzy – highlights include releases from The Rolling Stones, Blossoms, Clark, Goat, Graham Coxon, Marconi Union, Sexytadhg, Pulp and much, much more. Tony St Ledger, The Muffs and Aza Lineage are currently on heavy rotation in the Shop and we’re very much looking forward to future releases from FKA Twigs, Jeff Mills, Johnny Marr and more – all coming soon and available here:

Special editions and archive releases out now or coming soon include offerings from Ethel Cain, Placebo, The Cramps, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a clutch of Soul Jazz Studio One 45s, music from Beverley’s, Archie Shepp, Jeff Parker, John Coltrane, Kenny Burrell, McCoy Tyner, This Heat, Arthur Russell, Thievery Corporation, The Cramps, MF DOOM, Danzig, Citizen, The Smiths, The Snuts, to name but a few.

If you’re heading to or have been to any of the big gigs or festivals this summer – Metallica, Olivia Rodrigo, Nick Cave, The Cure, Kneecap, Florence + The Machine, David Byrne, CMAT, Kingfishr – Spindizzy has you covered!

May 26th marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Miles Davis. We’re huge fans of all things Miles here and have a fantastic selection of his work available in-store and online. You can have a look at what’s in stock here:

June 16th is Bloomsday. A character in Ulysses claims to have met Leopold Bloom in the George’s Street Arcade, home of Spindizzy, buying baby formula! [“I met him one day in the south city markets buying a tin of Neave's food”.] We don’t sell that, but you can pick up a copy of Adrian Crowley and Mathew Nolan’s Pomes Penyeach – a musical interpretation of the poetry of James Joyce – in the shop.

There have been some very special performances in-store over the last month – thanks to the artists and all who came out to support them.

If you missed shows from AE MAK, Mark Geary and Scustin, you can relive the moment on our YouTube channel here:

Cable Boy, Ellie O’Neill and Wifeswap also lit up the Shop with excellent renditions of their current releases.

We are very excited about our upcoming shows in-store with Julia Jacklin, Makeshift Art Bar, David Lofts and Really Good Time. And we are also really looking forward to hosting the legend Mike Scott for a Q&A and signing, taking place at our neighbours Chelsea Drugstore on July 20th.

There are some great shows in the pipeline for the shop. You can keep up to date with all announcements on our social media and on the Events page on the website here:

The Shop is brimming with music for everyone, with some brilliant Second-Hand arrivals including tonnes of Alternative and Metal LPs, U2 releases, Dance 12”s, massive Folk and Classical CD collections, lots of incredible 7”s and much more – all one-off gems, so when they're gone, they're gone!

Spindizzy wishes all a very Happy Pride Month – we’ll be celebrating some of our favourite LGBTQ+ artists this month and every month. Look forward to seeing everyone over the festivities!

Enjoy!

Spindizzy Records May 2026: New Releases, In-Store Performances and Dinked Highlights

Welcome to this month’s round-up of all the latest news from the shop, including Record Store Day reflections, upcoming releases, in-store performances, and new additions to the Dinked catalogue.

Record Store Day 2026 – Thank You

We’d like to thank everyone who turned out for Record Store Day last month — it was truly off-the-hook.

It was incredibly special to see so many happy faces through the doors, and we’re still buzzing from the atmosphere. The team worked overtime to make the day a success and we really hope everyone managed to pick up the records they were after.

A huge thank you as well to everybody who supported us online and kept the momentum going throughout the weekend.

There are still some Record Store Day titles available to browse here:

https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/record-store-day

Upcoming Vinyl Pre-Orders

There are some stunning new releases and reissues available to pre-order on the website right now, with something for just about everybody.

New music highlights currently available to pre-order include releases from:

Gurriers, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Arab Strap, Allison Russell, Muna, Wooden Shjips, Laura Veirs, A Certain Ratio, Jamie Webster, Andy Irvine, Son Lux, Anthrax, Gnoomes and many more.

Forthcoming reissues and archival recordings include music from:

New Order, The Stunning, Soul Jazz Records (Venezuela 70, Gipsy Rhumba, and Calypso), AFI, Incubus, Chris Cornell, Anne Clark, Bonobo, Roy Ayers, Shakespears Sister, AYO, Kylie, Bakermat, Cheap Trick, Joe Harriott, Sun Ra, Gil Evans, Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, alongside some incredible Ethiopian rare groove collections.

Browse all upcoming releases and pre-orders here:

https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/pre-orders

In-Store Performances

We’ve been treated to some very special in-store performances over the last month.

A big thank you to Scustin, Leevy Band and Mark Geary for pulling out all the stops during their appearances. Curtisy returned for his third Spindizzy show and once again did not disappoint.

Ronan Ó Snodaigh and Miles O’Reilly delivered a beautifully intimate performance celebrating their new album Mise Tusa, while Delivery Service played an incredible sold-out show, with their EP quickly becoming a collector’s item.

If you missed any of these performances, you can watch them on our YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/@SpindizzyRecordsDublin

We also have some incredible new shows announcing very soon, so keep an eye on our upcoming events page:

https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/events

Dinked Editions at Spindizzy Records

Spindizzy Records is proud to be part of the Dinked Collective — a network of independent record shops collaborating on exclusive editions of new and archival vinyl releases.

There are, as always, some very exciting Dinked titles on the horizon, including releases from:

Bloc Party, Yard Act, Happy Mondays, 1000 Rabbits, The Temper Trap, Mighty Lemon Drops, Dead Pioneers and many more.

If you’re new to the Dinked catalogue, you can explore it here:

https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/dinked

Visit Spindizzy Records Dublin

Situated in the wonderful George’s Street Arcade for the last 30 years, Spindizzy Records offers a vast selection of new and used music across every format.

Whether you’re searching for the latest vinyl releases, rare reissues, classic albums or hidden gems, you are always welcome to get lost in music with us.

Find us here:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Spindizzy+Records/

Shop online:

https://spindizzyrecords.com

Thanks again to everybody who continues to support Spindizzy Records, both in-store and online.

Let the music play on.

April 2026: Record Store Day, New Arrivals, Listening Parties & Gigs

Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and Record Store Day is back — it must be April at Spindizzy Records Dublin.

Welcome to this month’s round-up of new vinyl releases, in-store events, listening parties, and all the latest from the shop.

🎤 In-Store Events, Signings & Listening Parties

April has already been packed with incredible moments in-store.

We were thrilled to welcome Thundercat, who dropped in to sign copies of Distracted on release day ahead of his Vicar Street show. Belfast cyber-punk duo Chalk also joined us to sign copies of Crystalpunk.

It’s also been a huge month for listening parties, with fans getting early spins of upcoming albums from Melanie Martinez, Good Kid, and Robyn.

👉 Keep up with upcoming events:
https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/in-store-events

More shows are on the way, including Delivery Service, Miles O’Reilly & Ronan Ó Snodaigh, Scustin, Leevy Band, and Mark Geary.

🛍️ Record Store Day 2026 – April 18th

Saturday, April 18th marks the 18th International Record Store Day, and it’s shaping up to be one of our biggest yet.

We’ll have over 500 exclusive titles available in-store, so make sure to mark your calendar.

Doors open: 8am
Online sale: Monday, April 20th at 8pm

👉 Browse Record Store Day releases:
https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/record-store-day

💿 Record Store Day Highlights

There are far too many releases to list, but here are just a few we’re excited about:

Frankie Cosmos (Next Thing), Violet Grohl (7”), Pavement (10”), Thin Lizzy, David Bowie, Paramore, Mutemath, Vince Guaraldi, Pokémon Lofi releases, Kae Tempest, Gil Scott-Heron, John Coltrane (multiple titles), Fionn Regan, Jeff Buckley, John Prine, Motörhead, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Patti Jo, Rory Gallagher, Horslips, Stiff Little Fingers, The Mary Wallopers, and DJ Koco’s Cuban 45 boxset — and many more.

From A-ha to XTC — there’s something for everyone this Record Store Day at Spindizzy.

🔥 What’s Spinning at Spindizzy

If you’ve been in-store recently, you might have heard some of our current favourites:

Lime Garden
Enter Shikari
dEUS
Duran Duran
Nightmare on Wax & Adrian Sherwood
Joshua Burnside
Sack

👉 Browse the latest releases:
https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/new-releases

👉 Check weekly drops:
https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/new-releases

We also highlight new arrivals weekly — perfect if you want to stay on top of what’s landing in the shop.

📀 Upcoming Vinyl & Pre-Orders

We’re continuing to add exciting titles to our pre-order section, so you can lock in upcoming releases before they sell out.

👉 Browse pre-orders:
https://spindizzyrecords.com/collections/pre-orders

🎶 Used Vinyl & CDs – In-Store Only Gems

Our used sections are packed right now with incredible finds.

We’ve got a brilliant run of Blues CDs landing over the next couple of weeks, along with rare vinyl gems from artists like:

Stranglers, Pink Floyd, U2, The Cramps, and Young Marble Giants.

These are all one-off pieces and available in-store only — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📍 Visit Spindizzy Records Dublin

Whether you’re digging through crates in-store or browsing online, we’re here to help you find something special.

👉 Visit us:
https://spindizzyrecords.com/pages/contact

👉 Shop online:
https://spindizzyrecords.com

🙌 Thanks for Supporting Spindizzy

A huge thank you to everyone who supports us — whether you drop by the shop or visit us online.

Let the music play on.

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