Brighter Sound

From today we’ll no longer be posting on our X/Twitter account. It’ll remain dormant as an archive but this might change.

Head to our Instagram for the full statement: instagram.com/p/DE7QnEsi3j-/

We're taking a beat to reflect on the past year, and look ahead to 2025 🤩

From a change in management and the arrival of WOMEX to commissioning 6 exciting new pieces of work - 2024 really has been one to remember! Read about all this and more 🔗 brightersound.com/the-feed/2024-…

From 50s jazz to 90s club culture, the specialist record shop played an important role in shaping Black music trends.

Find out more in The Record Store & Black Music: England’s Tastemakers - a new book from @2funkyempire 🔗 amazon.co.uk/dp/1399991264 @HeritageFundUK

We’re taking some downtime over the holiday period, so our social media accounts won't be monitored between 21 Dec and 6 Jan. If you send us a message, we'll get back to you in the New Year

We hope you get some well-earned chill time in 😌 and see you in 2025!

@2funkyempire present The Record Store & Black Music: England’s Tastemakers - a new book, film, podcast & KS3 education pack documenting & celebrating the history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music 🔗 linktr.ee/brightersound @HeritageFundUK