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Last year was Avalanche's biggest since Record Store Day began, but this year saw an amazing 55 per cent increase

Record Store Day just gets bigger and bigger - Kevin Buckle

Brazilian artist Butcher Billy,'s Chappell Roan Medusa

We're gearing up for a month of monster music gigs this August - Kevin Buckle

Silent disco at Butlin's

Revealed: The song lyrics people are most likely to get wrong

There was a time that for Avalanche the go-to social media platform to promote the shop would be Twitter, now called X

Back to old school marketing - Kevin Buckle

A Taylor Swift bus tour with afternoon tea will start in Edinburgh this summer.

Edinburgh to get Taylor Swift afternoon tea bus tour

Almost half say they need of getting on top of their finances

One in four Brits know more about pop culture than savings accounts

According to research, this generation of music fans are pushing for less Taylor Swift and more of what they grew up listening to.

Why are this generation of music fans saying ‘no more’ Taylor Swift?

Gracie Abrams has cancelled the first two of her UK tour dates

Putting finishing touches to Record Store Day plans - Kevin Buckle

Record companies and labels may have got a little carried away in the numbers they have pressed, says Kevin Buckle (Picture: Martin Bureau/Getty Images)

It's a vinyl Avalanche! - Kevin Buckle

A limited edition Sam Fender vinyl record will be available this Record Store Day.

Record Store Day takes a turn for the better this year - Kevin Buckle

As the Kansas City Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, how much screen time do bookies think Taylor Swift will get this year?

Super Bowl LIX: how much screen time could Taylor Swift get?

Slowly but surely the plans for the Waverley Market are going ahead, with the pub on the roof to reopen under new management in the coming months, and the rest of the roof soon to become part of a planning application, says Kevin Buckle

Retail focus has to be on visitors - Kevin Buckle

We own a £21m castle. We're selling up after 700 years in the family

Edinburgh's Thorne Records has been named as one of the world's best record stores.

Local record store included on list of the ‘greatest’ in the world

Taylor Swift leads the nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2025 - but she shares the most nominations this year with another artist.

iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: full list of categories and nominations

Taylor Swift played three sold out shows at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium during the summer.

Taylor Swift helps Edinburgh Trams to record-breaking year
Taylor Swift helped Edinburgh’s tram network achieve a record-breaking number of passengers last year.
Ian Swanson

Belle and Sebastian’s stranglehold on the top three places was broken by the Frightened Rabbit album The Midnight Organ Fight the last time Avalanche published its chart

Can Belle stay top of Avalanche charts? - Kevin Buckle

Fashion brand loved by Taylor Swift planning to open Edinburgh store

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

The Beatles 'White Album' is one of two records considered incredibly valuable in the United Kingdom, according to a study by A2D2.

What are the 10 most valuable records to own in January 2025?

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

The decision to cancel the Hogmanay Street Party was undoubtedly the right decision given the prevailing weather conditions, says Chief Superintendent David Robertson

Cancelling street party was right decision - David Robertson

From reunions and triumphs to deaths and dismay - here's some of the big news from the world of music that took place throughout 2024.

2024 in Review: The biggest moments in music over the past 12 months

12 photos remembering Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Edinburgh

A man proposed to his girlfriend at Edinburgh Christmas Market as a crowd looked on.

Christmas Market crowd go wild as couple get engaged in snow globe

The Taylor Swift x Butcher Billy exhibition in the Waverley Market secret stairs space

Good year at Avalanche with sales of vinyl still rising - Kevin Buckle

The average subscriber listened to almost 20 hours of content every month.

Spotify named Britain’s most loved streaming service of 2024
New research reveals Spotify was the most used streaming service in 2024, fuelled by Gen Z listening habits and viral artists.
Beth Schild

Politics, family matters, and religion are the topics most likely to lead to arguments during the Christmas holidays

The biggest talking points of 2024 - and number one is no surprise

Time's Person of the Year 2024 is still yet to be announced, but researchers believe they know who is set to be crowned with the cover issue this year.

Explainer Who is the favourite to scoop TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

Let AI take the sting out of any potential arguments as it chooses the top ten most attractive singers in 2024.

The most attractive singers of 2024, as chosen by AI

Could Taylor Swift tie Justin Bieber's MTV EMA records this year, as the ceremony takes place in Manchester's Co-op Live on November 10 2024?

What records could be broken or extended at the MTV EMAs 2024?

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Taylor Swift x Billy Butcher poster – The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

Tik Tok’s fine but you can’t beat old fashioned posters - Kevin Buckle

The “Taylor Swift effect” may be partly behind the more than doubling in cinemas, theatres and concerts price inflation, which jumped from 4.4 per cent to 9.2 per cent last month, with August seeing the last of her UK dates for the Eras tour. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

MTV EMAs 2024: Taylor Swift dominates once again as nominees announced

Council to seek full cost recovery from Oasis

Iron Maiden lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson in full flow. The new Avalanche website will have an 'interesting things that are hard to find' tab, where you will find such things as Iron Maiden monopoly

I'm finding it hard to be enthusiastic about a new website - Kevin Buckle

Eminem and Taylor Swift could break some significant records at this evening's MTV Video Music Awards, but the likes of Alicia Keys, NewJeans and BTS's Jungkook could also make some history of their own.

What records could be broken at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024?

Taylor Swift is still the favourite to win the Artist of the Year award at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, but who among Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, Beyonce and Chappell Roan are also considered favourites for their respective gongs?

Who are the favourites to win at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards?

Explainer 5 previous Ticketmaster controversies as UK investigation launched

Oasis last performed at Murrayfield Stadium in 2009

A Heap of nonsense over supporting entertainment in the city - Susan Dalgety

Taylor Swift at Murrayfield last month. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Taylor Swift costs city nearly £40,000

My 200-mile dash to Wembley after finding last minute Swift tickets

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater

A small visitor levy will make a big difference to city - Lorna Slater

With Taylor Swift's London show expected to last more than three hours, is there an ideal moment to visit the bathroom without missing too much of the "Era's" show?

Is there an ideal toilet break during Taylor Swift’s London shows?

Supt David Happs, Specialist Operations in Edinburgh

Keeping the city safe for fun-loving festival goers - David Happs

As Taylor Swift makes her return to the UK this week, a study of the reseller ticket market has shown that it is now cheaper to see her perform in London than her remaining North American shows.

Taylor Swift’s Wembley shows the cheapest left on her world tour

Riot police stand off against rioters at the height of the disorder in Sunderland. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

No place in Scotland for the politics of hate - Ian Murray

Teenager charged with the murders of three girls and the attempted murder of 10 others arrives at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on August 1, 2024 in Liverpool.

Teenager charged with Southport stabbing murders named

Take inspiration from Simone Biles dazzling gymnastics outfits for your summer swimwear

Swimwear inspo from the dazzling gymnastics outfits at Paris Olympics

Record Store Day and Taylor Swift are the two most important factors credited for the strong vinyl sales

Physical album sales are on the rise after decades - Kevin Buckle

(Photos: Getty Images)

Martin Lewis issues warning as celebrities' profiles misused in scams

French Connection returns to Livingston Designer Outlet has opened, joining the likes of Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Adidas at the renonwed shopping destination.

Fashion store loved by Taylor Swift opens in West Lothian

Taylor Swift plays three shows in Dublin next week and it is believed that her family can trace its roots back to Londonderry

Man in court on voyeurism charges following arrest at Taylor Swift gig

Family festival featuring music, circus and comedy returns to capital

Couple get engaged at Taylor Swift show

Video: I proposed during Taylor Swift...and she said yes