We've been debating whether to post something about current events and our place in relation to them, but with the way things are progressing it seems appropriate to do so now. The immediate concerns of health and well being are of course paramount. We've done what we can to keep our small space as hygenic as possible - disinfecting surfaces and door handles, hand sanitiser, washing hands regularly. All of the things we've all been widely advised to do. Beyond that, a lot of people are going to be worried about their livelihood. There are a lot of people much worse off than us and we hope they're given the support they need, not to mention the challenges facing the specific culture we're a part of and rely on for the things we hold to be the most meaningful - musicians, small labels, independent venues and spaces. For us, as a small business that's been in operation for just 16 months, there's a grim reality we can't ignore. The smallest change to our routines have a large impact on how we operate - the recent storms in February were evidence of that, the postponing of Record Store Day an indication of the immediate challenges we're about to face. There are more uncertain and anxious times ahead. Since we opened in November 2018, we've experienced incredible support from friends, family, appreciative music fans who find some value in what we do. That's helped us through some of the more challenging times and we're hugely thankful for that. It's near impossible to have much faith in our current government and the decisions they make, but as it currently stands, we will stay open as normal for as long as seems responsible, or until we're told not to. If we do have to close the shop for a period, our website will of course remain open throughout. We love what we do, and our hope is that other people do, too. If you've ever enjoyed anything we've done, or the artists and labels we choose to champion, please keep us in mind in the coming weeks and months. Thank you to everyone who already has. Most importantly, look after yourself and the people and things you love xxx