Record Store Profile: Hum NSW
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Hum NSW (Supplied)
What is your store called?
HUM
Where are you located?
271 King Street Newtown
Tell us about the people behind the scenes?
KJ (owner), Wayne, Ben, Aleksei, Rory and Lucy
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When and why did the store open?
HUM has been around for over 20 years
What do your customers most know you for?
Great selection of all genres of music
What is the most popular title you stock at the moment?
There’s too many, but probably Jeff Buckley Grace
What is the best thing about running a record store in 2025?
Watching people getting excited about physical product again – vinyl have been back for a while but it’s great to see CD’s increasing. We are passionate about bringing people back to their local record shop – hanging out, getting up and close with artist / bands with our instore signings and our Hum Live Sessions.
What is the hardest thing about running a record store in 2025?
Theft!!
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