Fortunately, there is also good news amongst the horror and torment:

Thanks also to everyone who made it down to our Phoenix Foundation "Merry Kriskmass" instore here last week - a terrific time was had by all, extra special thanks to the band and their management for sharing the love via their favourite local record shop. The EP is still fair flying out the door, and makes a lovely, thoughtful, good fun little Xmas pressie for someone special!

And we have literally TONNES of awesome stuff for you to give and receive this Xmas - from badges and posters at only a few bucks, right up to special box sets (we even still have "The Beatles In Mono", and stereo!) for someone you really, really love! But crucially we have an absolute shedload of delicious vinyl, new and second hand, for the true music lover in your life - from classic reissues from the likes of Bob Dylan, The Band, Big Star, Television and The Rolling Stones through to some of this year's crucial indie releases from the likes of Bill Callahan, Death Cab For Cutie, The XX and The Horrors. Pick of the bunch, though, is still probably the glorious, and very limited 2LP "AK79" reissue, which we have secured the last remaining copies of.

Most of all, we entreat you to have a wonderful festive season, with plenty of music, beers and cheers, and hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable New Year and returns ready to do battle all over again in the new decade!

With very best wishes and many thanks for your continued patronage,