Straits Records Pop-Up Store

12 August 2020–15 January 2021
(Closed on Mon & Tue)
Wed-Fri (2.30pm–7.30pm) | Sat-Sun (1pm–7pm)
The Substation Box Office
Free admission

In a time when the uncertainty of the pandemic has shaken retail businesses all over the world, is there a place for independent and alternative spaces like Straits Records? What can be done to salvage what has been lost with time?

An unwavering presence in the independent and subculture scene, the 25-year-old independent record store takes over The Substation’s box office with Straits Records Pop-Up Store. Apart from being a retail space, it is a place for the music and art community to come together and exchange conversations and ideas. Straits Records will also be hosting a series of craft and music workshops. Swing by for some records crate-digging and pay-as-you-wish coffee and tea by @legitdopedealer.

Featuring

Straits Records (@straitsrecords.sg)

Straits Records is one of the pioneers of the Singapore music scene as a record label and distributor of local and regional music since 1995, releasing albums for rock n' roll band The Pinholes, ska heroes Cesspit, and humour-rock band The Zozi, among many others.The label is a regular feature at gigs, setting up shop to sell local music releases at these events. In 2004, Straits Records started a music store to sell different formats of music and genres. After moving out of its brick and mortar store along Bali Lane, the indie record store has been operating out of owner Ridhwan Ghany's home.

Legit Dope Dealer (@legitdopedealer)

Run by Madi Gras, Legit Dope Dealer believes in coffee for the people. It is about bringing happiness into dead spaces, serving hand-crafted coffee from his bicycle cart. Offering unique experience and interaction, it's all about good vibes and great conversation over a cuppa. With their motto Pedal Hard, Pedal Smart & Enjoy The Ride, it is one experience you'd want to try.