Claudio, the founder of Vinyl Harvest, shares the story behind his record shop in Esch-sur-Alzette and its deeper mission beyond just selling vinyl. With a background as a DJ, Claudio was inspired to establish Vinyl Harvest when he noticed a decline in vinyl usage in clubs. Determined to preserve the physical music medium, he expanded from a web shop to the store with a friend’s support.

Claudio emphasises the unique experience that vinyl offers, both as a listening format and as an art form. Despite the resurgence of vinyl, independent labels still face challenges in production compared to major labels. Nevertheless, Claudio remains committed to fostering the underground music scene.

Beyond retail, Vinyl Harvest has evolved into a cultural hub, hosting live events and supporting experimental music. These intimate performances allow artists to explore creative spontaneity, with some recordings leading to official releases.

The shop also organises in-store concerts and experimental music events. Upcoming performances include Belgian artists using lo-fi and tape-based techniques, as well as an audiovisual set by Canadian artist Mike Templeton, blending reel-to-reel tape loops with Super 8 and VHS visuals.

For Claudio, Vinyl Harvest is about more than music, it’s about creating a space where artists can collaborate, experiment, and share their work with an engaged community.