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🎶 Girl, put your records on
Buy, sell, and trade records at Nuggets Records.
Buy, sell, and trade records at Nuggets Records. | Photo by @mio.v.la
Unplug the aux cord and dust off your old record player. We’ve rounded up eight vibrant + cozy record stores that are totally in tune with your musical needs ahead of Record Store Day tomorrow, April 20.

First things first: If you’re lacking a turntable in your life, snag a snazzy new record player. If you’ve already got one ready to rock, let’s roll.

Vintage Underground, 957 Commonwealth Ave.
Refresh your music selection and your wardrobe at this hybrid vintage + record store. The spot is owned by Cheapo Records in partnership with Allston’s Vivant Vintage.

Cheapo Records, 538 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
Since 1954, this Cambridge institution has offered a unique record shopping experience in Central Square with bright neon signs and a retro aesthetic.

GOOD TASTE Records, 4 Thacher St.
For a curated selection of reasonably priced vinyl, check out the “Daily Taste” to see what’s new at the North End store.

Light of Day Records, 21 Main St., Medford
The local record store opened up shop inside Deep Cuts brewery — stop by to browse new + vintage vinyl while sipping craft beer.

Two signs reading "Cheapo Records" in yellow

We could spend hours browsing Cheapo’s collection.

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Photo by @telinunu

Nuggets Records, 486 Commonwealth Ave.
Sift through the Kenmore Square store’s record, CD, and cassette collection to find unique and out-of-print items.

Tres Gatos, 470 Centre St.
Savor some tapas and a cocktail while shopping for records at the full-service restaurant, book, and music store in Jamaica Plain.

Village Vinyl and Hi-Fi, 307 Harvard St., Brookline
Shop used amps, turntables + speakers in addition to “records that music lovers really want.” You can also get your equipment repaired at the Coolidge Corner store.

Wanna Hear It Records, 117A Galen St., Watertown
The Watertown spot opened in 2020 and carries new and used punk, hardcore, metal, and indie rock vinyl + items from independently owned brands across the US.

And of course, we can’t forget the Boston classic Newbury Comics, a locally founded store with ~30 locations across the Northeast.
 
Events
 
Friday, April 19
  • “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello” | Friday, April 19-Saturday, April 20 | Times vary | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $29-$84 | Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and other friends from Sesame Street at this live performance.
  • Free Outdoor Meditation | Friday, April 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Public Garden Lagoon Edge, Boylston side, Boston | Free | Enjoy a free guided meditation with Gen Khedrub, the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston — RSVP online.
  • Bearnaise Brown’s “Back To Reality” Drag Show | Friday, April 19 | 8-11 p.m. | PKL, 64 C St., Boston | $30 | Enjoy a night of live entertainment and fun games.
Saturday, April 20
  • Vinyl Index Record Store Day 2024 | Saturday, April 20 | 9 a.m.-11 p.m. + 12-6 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Free entry | Shop local on Record Store Day with live music, music-inspired food, and over 250 exclusive titles to pick from.
  • Taylor Swift Album Release Brunch | Saturday, April 20 | 12-4 p.m. | Loretta’s Last Call, 1 Lansdowne St., Boston | $5 | Celebrate Taylor Swift’s newest music with brunch at this listening party.
Sunday, April 21
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10 Vrbos so amazing, they won 2024’s “Vacation Rentals of the Year”
The Paradise Found Vrbo in Florida, seen from the back with its expansive pool, palm tress, and outdoor living room.
Yes, all of these incredible houses are available to book. | Photo of Paradise Found via Vrbo
Vrbo released this year’s list of Vacation Rentals of the Year, and we can’t stop looking at these incredible homes.

Ranging from $711 to $4,750 a night and built to accommodate a crowd, these Vrbos were made to host the next big family vacation or group trip.

Sedona, Arizona: Palatial Paradise Estate
  • Heated infinity pool, game room, outdoor fireplace
Sand Lake, Michigan: Sandy Lakehouse
  • Pickleball court, bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Casa Acantilado
  • Ocean-view bedrooms, cliffside sauna, hot tub
 
News Notes
 
Sports
  • Let’s drop the puck. Game One of the Bruins’ first-round matchup against the Maple Leafs is set for tomorrow, April 20 at 8 p.m. Catch the game on TBS, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, and TVAS.
Ranked
  • The New York Times released its list of the 25 best restaurants in Boston. The list features a variety of cuisines and locations across the Boston area such as Bagelsaurus in Cambridge, Bar Vlaha in Brookline, and Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester.
Number
  • $116,022. That’s how much a single adult in Massachusetts needs to earn annually to live comfortably, according to a recent study. That number makes Massachusetts the state with the highest cost of living in the nation, according to the study. (Mass Live)
Eat
  • Big Queer Food Fest’s “On the Road” series will stop in Boston on Sunday, April 28. The event featuring a lineup of chefs, including host Tiffani Faison, will take place at High Street Place food hall. Purchase tickets.
Drink
  • The Hotel Salem’s rooftop bar is now open for the season. The bar will remain open seven days a week through Halloween with its menu of items like street corn dip, tacos, and quesadillas.
Health
  • This week, the state approved Massachusetts General Hospital’s pitch to add 94 beds to its downtown Boston campus. The beds are slated to go in a new tower that is currently under construction and will open in two phases in 2027 + 2030. (Boston Business Journal)
Drink
  • An energy drink you actually want to drink. GORGIE has 150 mg of green tea caffeine plus the benefits of L-Theanine, biotin, B6 and B12.*
 
Try this
 
🗺️ Sorry U2, these streets do have names — but how well do you know them?
A map of the Boston area with three dots overlaid atop the map. One dot features an image of the Boston Common, one features an image of Cambridge Crossing, and one features an image of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Can you guess the Boston venue based on just the address? | Graphic via BOStoday
How well do you know your way around the map of Boston?

Whether you’re a bona fide cartographer or can’t find your way to work without a GPS, we’ve created a game for you.

Here’s how it works: We’ll provide you with the address of a popular venue around the city (spots like Fenway Park, Quincy Market, or the Boston Common), and you’ll have the choice of four places it could be. You’ll have to choose which venue is correct.

When you get to the end of the quiz, we’ll give you an article of ours that we think you might need, regardless of if you aced it or need to spend a little more time with a map.

We’ll share the results and the name of the first person to score 100% — so don’t forget to add your name if you want credit — in an upcoming newsletter.

What are you waiting for? Try your hand at the quiz.
 
The Buy
 
Biz that gives back. Check out these brands that are committed to sustainability and giving back to the environment to celebrate Earth Day.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Currently jamming to: Taylor Swift’s newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Apparently, Bostonians have done a lot of jamming to Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season.” According to a recent report by Bet Massachusetts, it’s the most popular vinyl in the state.
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