Waterloo Records
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Waterloo Records is an independent music and video retailer in Austin, Texas, which has been an integral part of Austin's music scene since 1982. The store provides a large selection of new and used
t-shirts
, and other memorabilia. Waterloo is known for their knowledgeable staff, the ability to listen to anything in the store, and its support of Texas music.
The store takes its name, "Waterloo," from the
original name of Austin, briefly adopted in 1839 after being designated as the new capital of the Republic of Texas
. The store is located at 600A North Lamar Boulevard at the intersection of West 6th Street and North Lamar.
Waterloo regularly hosts in-store performances featuring live performances by local and internationally known artists of all genres, especially during the
Iron and Wine, The Shins, Animal Collective, Grizzly Bear, Bill Callahan, The Black Angels, Deertick, Wild Flag, St. Vincent, The Sword, Billy Squier, Man Man
, and thousands more.
The
Austin Chronicle has awarded the title "Best Record Store" in its Best of Austin awards to Waterloo Records every year since the store opened.[1] Waterloo Records is also frequently listed alongside similar music stores such as California's Amoeba Music as one of the best record stores in the United States.[2][3]
See also
References
- Austin Chronicle Club Guide listing, Waterloo Records
- ^ PLUG: Independent Music Awards Nominated Record Store of the Year 3 years running
- National Association of Recording Merchandisers Retailer of the Year, Medium Division
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