Neukölln celebrates: Sound Metaphors opens up - vinyl fans happy!

Neukölln celebrates: Sound Metaphors opens up - vinyl fans happy!

Weichselstraße 22, 12045 Berlin, Deutschland - The music world in Berlin has changed again, because the well-known record shop Sound Metaphors has opened a new location. From now on, vinyl lovers will find their treasures at Weichselstraße 22 in Neukölln. With this new opening, the shop reacts to the closure of the old location on Reichenberger Straße, which was necessary in May due to an untried rental agreement. After around ten years in Kreuzberg, the team around the DJ icons Nemo Ripoll and Castro Moore is optimistic and motivated to continue their passion for music here.

The closure of Sound Metaphors On June 30th, a bitter loss was lost for many vinyl fans. The operators expressed that the landlord was not interested in an extension of the tenancy, which led to the decision to close the shop. But the operators did not remain idle: "We do not let ourselves be put down and are looking for new ways to continue to be part of the Berlin music scene," it said after the closure, which was celebrated as a big farewell event, in which many loyal customers and friends of the shop came together to say goodbye.

new section in Neukölln

The new location in Neukölln is an important step for Sound Metaphors, which was founded in 2015. The shop is particularly well-known for its curated selection of used vinyl treasures, especially from the 1990s, which have made an important contribution to the club culture of Berlin. In the past, Sound Metaphors turned into an international meeting point for vinyl lovers: inside and served an impressive collection of rarities and innovations.

The Berlin record shop scene is alive, despite some challenges. The vinyl boom in Berlin continues and new shops open throughout the city. In addition to Sound Metaphors, there are numerous other contact points for music lovers, including Coretex , which has been promoting punk culture since 1988 and Oye Records , known for hip-hop and electronic music. These shops reflect the diversity and variety of the Berlin music landscape.

The future of record stores

While some shops like Groove Records after almost 40 years are others like Rough Trade and Soultrade also active in Neukölln Contribution to the city's pulsating music scene. The great encouragement for vinyl and the community that formed around these shops clearly shows that the love of music and records is unbroken.

The opening of the new location of Sound Metaphor is therefore not only a new beginning for the operators, but also a sign that passion and dedication in the music world will always find their place. Whether Neukölln or Kreuzberg, the Berlin scene remains unique and diverse, and every record store tells its own story.