Let’s take a blast from the past and check out some notable record shops which are still in Vancouver.
- Neptune Records – as Vancouver’s oldest independent record store since 1981, Neptune Records has the largest selection of new and used vinyl in the city, as well as a selection of CDs, concert posters and memorabilia.
- Zulu Records – located in Kitsilano, not only does Zulu Records sell new and used vinyl, there is also a huge selection of CDs. There are listening stations at the store so you can preview before you buy.
- Beat Street Records – opened in 1996 originally as a skateboard, clothing and lifestyle store, Beat Street quickly evolved into a record store. You can also buy concert tickets to events in the city.
When you’re done your trip down memory lane, you can return to the present world of music and technology and plug into your favourite tunes by winning a new pair of Beats By Dr. Dre In-Ear Headphones.
MMV Giveaway: Modern Mix is giving away a pair of Beats By Dr. Dre In-Ear Headphones to one lucky reader! To enter, please “LIKE” the MMV Facebook Page here and ALSO leave a comment below telling us your favourite song. A random winner will be chosen from the comments below. Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you if you’re a winner. Contest ends Friday, October 12th (11:59pm PST). Open to all Canadian mailing addresses.
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Wish you were here by Pink Floyd
my favourite song, well, there’s quite a few lol but my favourite off the top of my head is Patterns by Band of Skulls!
My favorite song it What’s Up by Four Non Blondes 🙂
“Sawdust & Diamonds” by Joanna Newsom. I think.
Sweet Sour by Band of skulls
Cameras by Matt and Kim
My favorite would have to be Cant stop love by Darin
With or Without You from U2
My favourite song is “Can’t take my eyes off of you” by Lauren Hill.
Someday by the New Radicals
I have so many favourites, but since I have to pick just one, I guess I’ll just go with one of the most recent – Sweet Sour by Band of Skulls.
Night Ranger – Sister Christian
Blake shelton — got gave me you
Somebody I used to know – Goyte The video is very emotional, especially when Kimbra starts to sign to Goyte. The raw emotion that you can see in her almost brings me to tears.
Let it Ride, Bachman Turner Overdrive.
My favourite song right now is “The Greeks” by Is Tropical. 😀
Rolling Stones – Satisfaction
Coldplay – the scientist
My favourite song is by Eminem called “Sing For The Moment”!
My favourite song right now is Domino by Jessie J. It’s so catchy! I love it!
One by U2
Thank You by Led Zepplin
KNIGHTS OF SHAME AWOLNATION
Smalltown Boy -Bronski Beat
Sorry for Party Rocking – LMFAO
California Love
Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd!
the whistle song – netsky
My favourite song is Peace Train by Cat Stevens
It’s hard to choose, but one of my favourites is Memories by Within Temptation.
I have been Vancouver for attending diana krall concert, I think she is the best. Let’s fall in love
I love classic music most of it.
“Pretty Vacant” by the Sex pistols.
nothing on you by BOB
My favourite song is ‘Till I Collapse by Eminem.
Madness by Muse.
Billie Jean by Micheal Jackson is my fave song
My favorite song is Snoop Doggy Dogg’s “Gin & Juice”.
How to pick just one? I’ll go with Paranoid Android by Radiohead
Skinny love – Bon Iver <3
Shine by The Rollins Band
Empty by Metric
Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are by Meat Loaf.
i would like to win
Favorite song is Till the End of the Road- Boyz II Men
My favourite song is Try by Blue Rodeo.
All My Loving – The Beatles
MY FAVORITE SONG IS DIAMONDS ON THE SOULS OF THEIR SHOES /PAUL SIMON.
by Steppenwolf – Born to be wild! a great song when cruising on a road trip in my convertible, hair blowing in the breeze!
My favourite song at the moment is everybody talks by the neon trees!
Where’s your mom? by Chixdiggit
Francesco Gemelli – Conga Loca
Last Saskatchewan Pirate by Arrogant Worms
Jenny by Tommy Tutone
New Year’s Day by U2.
“cherish the day” by sade!
My favorite song is Summer of 69 by our own Bryan Adams <3
Rejoice & Lament — Josh Garrels.
CLOCKS by Coldplay
Troy by Sinéad O’Connor
Song 2 by Blur
Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
Cherish the Day – by sade
One – by U2
“Down Like Me” by Ken Stringfellow
Favorite song: New York State of Mind – Alicia Keys (version)
Il Divo – O Holy Night (Madrid)
No Stress – Laurent Wolf
Bridge Over Troubled Water–Simon and Garfunkle.
My fave song is by Wham! Wake up before you gogo. Stuck in the 80’s hit. ( George Michael and Andrew Ridgely).
I really need the dee headphones to bring me up-to-date.
macklemore – wings
Let It Be
The Logical song – Supertamp
Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
favourite song= jackson five, i’ll be there
“Let it Be” by the Beatles
My all time favorite song is You’ve Got a Friend by James Taylor
DROPS OF JUPITER by Train
lou reed- walk on the wild side
The Shy Retirer by Arab Strap
favorite song is one by U2
IMAGINE-BEATTLES
let it be – the beatles
many men – 50 cent
Seven days by craig david
any version of lean on me
Yellow by Coldplay!
My favourite song is 100 Years by Five for Fighting
Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger
Sylvia by Miike Snow
Shania Twain – Still the one
Just like a woman by Bob Dylan.
my favourite song changes with the times – right now I am going through a retro phase – “Sweet Home Alabama” – what a classic!
Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger
Lights ~Bassnectar remix~ by Ellie Goulding
New York State of Mind – Alicia Keys
Styx – Mr. Roboto
Gangnam Style by Psy
House of the Rising Sun by The Animals
Electric Relaxation – Tribe Called Quest
Gangnam Style by Psy
My favourite song is Beautiful World by Louis Armstrong.
Porgy and bess
Torn by Natalie Imbruglia
Smothered hope – Skinny Puppy
Have so many to pick from…umm… how about “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen Or “Lady Of Shallot” by Loreena Mckennitt
It’s a Long Way to the Top (if you wanna rock n roll) by ACDC
otis redding sitting on the dock of the bay
Satisfaction, I can`t get no. The Rolling Stones