CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/29/23

Hi Everyone,
 
We are officially a month out from Summer Camp, where we all come together to celebrate the Independent Record Stores across the nation, share ideas and learn from one another. It is one of my favorite weeks of the year and I am looking forward to seeing everyone again. Last year was our first year back together after the pandemic and I remember being struck by how much knowledge and experience I was surrounded by. It is something that continues to inspire me to do what I do.
 
Speaking of “songs of experience”, this year marks 50 Years of selling records in Austin, TX for John Kunz, owner of Waterloo Records! In typical fashion, Waterloo will not disappoint with the good times and events over this week and next. From Monday, July 3rd, through Sunday, July 16th, they will be celebrating John's anniversary with in-store performances, record signings, book signings, storewide sales, and fundraising for non-profit community radio stations.
 
John, congratulations on 50 Years of selling records and serving your community. You are a treasured member of CIMS!
 
Let’s all show Waterloo Records some love, and if you find yourself in Austin, here is what all they have in store!

 JOHN T KUNZ 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Mon, July 3rd - Lucinda Williams In-Store / Record & Book Signing
Wed, July 5th - THE DROP: Blakchyl In-Store Performance & Record Signing
Thur, July 6th - Sun Radio Benefit Day (5% of sales donated to Sun Radio)
Fri, July 7th - Jake Andrews In-Store Performance & Record Signing
Tue, July 11th - Shinyribs In-Store Performance & Record Signing
Thur, July 13th - Bob Schneider Book Reading / Signing
Thur, July 13th - KUTX Benefit Day (5% of sales donated to KUTX)
Fri, July 14th - Brownout In-Store Performance & Record Signing

Here are the charts for the week.

Andrea 

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/15/23

Hi Everyone,
 
Here are the charts for the week.

Andrea 

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

Ron Trent, Missing Soul, Trinidadian Deep
New Discovery of Old Feelings: Artifacts From The Future
(Future Vision Records)
 

Blake Wimberly - CIMS/ThinkInidie Cabana Boy
Three silky, summertime house jams: a deep, late-night groove from the legendary Ron Trent ("City Beat"), Missing Soul's laid-back jazzy piano & drums ("Luna Eternelle"), and a percussive Caribbean treat from Trinidadian Deep ("Future Sonic"). May I refresh that daiquiri for you? Perhaps a fresh SPF lathering? Ring the bell if you need me.

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/8/23

Hi Everyone,
 
Here are the charts for the week.

Andrea 

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/1/23

If your week is off to a rough start and La Luz is in your town, they might be just what you need to set you back in the right direction. Heads up- they may request that you form a “Soul-Train-style” dance line, but I promise you will get more out of things if you just go along with it. Love this band and for me was the perfect lesson that if you are ever on the fence about going out because “it’s been a long day”, just go to the show.  You will thank yourself later.

In other news, excited to be working on RSD Summer Camp 2023. If you are an indie record store, this is the conference for you, so if you have not registered yet- get on it!
 
If you are a label or distributor etc… we are working on getting you ready to register shortly, and we hope that you all will join us and help us create some magic moments along the way.
 
Stay cool out there as Summer is starting to get into full effect and stay safe, especially everyone affected by the Canadian fires. Seeing some of the NY images and video in yesterday looked straight out of a sci-fi film.
 
Take care and here are the CIMS charts,
Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/30/22

Hi everyone,

Here are the charts for the week.

Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/23/22 + RSD WRAP-UPS

Hi everyone,

This week in addition to our regular weekly CIMS charts, we have our RSD June drop chart to reveal the top sales performers of the June 17th date. We are also providing a compiled RSD chart for the CIMS stores as a performance wrap-up for both dates -- these represent all sales on these two days. Lots of charts to look at this week!

Both events were a success for our stores. Everyone handled the drop date a little differently. For some it was just that, “a drop” with some excellent releases for indie stores, and for other stores they used that opportunity to call out and celebrate their store with their community once again. Thank you once again to everyone that continues to work every day to champion and celebrate our stores.

Speaking of celebrating indie stores, I am so excited that RSD Summer Camp in NOLA is a mere weeks away! We are busy planning this event and look forward to welcoming everyone back in August.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July and here are the charts.

Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/16/22

Hey everyone,

Here are the charts for the week. Look for the RSD wrap-up next week.

Thanks,
Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/9/22

Hey everyone,

Summer is ON in full force. Those temps are high and it is really hot out there, so the upcoming RSD Summer Drop is not the only drop I am looking forward to 😎

Wishing everyone a fun and successful weekend. Stay cool.

Here are the charts,
Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/2/22

Hey everyone,

Here are the charts for the week.

Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

Kate Bush
Hounds of Love
(Label)
 

Andrea Paschal - CIMS/ThinkIndie Executive Director
No need to disclaim this for anyone here that knows me even a little bit, but one of my favorite albums of all time.

But in recent news… two words: EPISODE FOUR!

I am so thrilled to see that "Running Up that Hill" is having such a current moment and a whole new generation of Kate fans is being created thanks to Stranger Things!Hounds of Love is definitely an album I am excited to see on our charts over 30 years after its initial debut

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/24/21

Hi Everyone,

A little reminder to you all that our stores love EVENTS (it is nice to see a return of that word after so long)! In-store events are just one of the many ways that our record stores contribute to and engage their community. Park Ave in Orlando, FL did just that with their Waterparks in-store this week. I wanted to share their wrap-up with you all, as it was a very cool event.

Thank you SO MUCH to Awsten, Geoff, Otto, the entire #Waterparks crew and @300ent for returning to the PACDs stage and helping put together such a fun and exciting event for all the fans! Also, shoutout to Charley and the sound/recording crew for all your help AND to @sushiphotog for killing it with these photos! 😍⁣
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We also want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of the fans that were in attendance! We can’t thank you all enough for y patience and support the entire day. 💛⁣
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Lastly, we are SUPER HAPPY to announce with all the CDs sold we were able to raise $700 for the @zebra_coalition! And to top it off @waterparks matched our donation, bringing the total to $1,400 that will help provide services and support for the LGBTQ+ youth in our community! 🌈 🦓 ⁣
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Thanks again everyone, and please reach out if you have any questions!⁣
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❤️ - your PACDs crew⁣
⁣https://www.instagram.com/p/CQw30FCHBsN/


Hope you all have a safe and Happy 4th,
Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/17/21

Once again, we will miss seeing you in person at Summer Camp, the only conference that revolves around the world of the indie record store. Until then, a lively time on the internet will fill the void until next year!

We're teaming up with Music Biz to bring Summer Camp to the internet, turning the first week of August into Couch Camp-- complete this year with a new platform that allows us to bring even more elements of our New Orleans shindig to the party: panels, presentations, performances, networking chats, and even a Trade Show!

We'll be confirming speakers and special guests soon, but early bird registration is open now until June 30!

Join us if you're...

WITH A RECORD STORE click to get more information on early bird registrations for you and multiple staffers!

WITH A LABEL OR MUSIC DISTRIBUTOR click to register with early bird and check out a video on special SPONSOR PACKAGES!

WITH A NON-MUSIC VENDOR click to get information on LIMITED EDITION Vendor Packages that let you show off your goods ALMOST as if we're all standing around together!
This video lets you see a little of how it works.

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT WHERE YOU FIT IN AT COUCH CAMP? Give us a shout at summercamp@recordstoreday.com,
and we'll reassure you that you do.


Andrea

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

Allison Russell
Outside Child
(Fantasy)

Scott Register - ThinkIndie A&R
If it’s not on your radar, get that fixed quickly. Exquisite record.

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 6/3/21

Hi Everyone,
 
We are all in the last-minute throes of trying to make our first RSD drop of the year happen, so I am going to keep this one short and sweet. Making Record Store Day happen each year is not an easy task for any of us, so thank you to everyone that puts in so much work each year to make it all come together.

Also, this year we will be again be partnering with Music Biz for our second RSD Summer Camp “Couch Camp”. There will be more information on how to be a part of that in the coming days so be on the lookout for that, but for now, I just wanted to get the dates on your calendar.

Wishing everyone a successful Record Store Day (Drop #1)!
Andrea

Here are the charts.

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHART: WEEK ENDING 6/25/20

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all celebrate that independent spirit this weekend and have a safe holiday.
 
Here are the charts,
Andrea 

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

Gigi Masin
Wind
(The Bear On The Moon / Music From Memory)
 

Blake Wimberly - CIMS/ThinkIndie Windwalker
Remastered reissue of the 1986 landmark ambient album from the king of chords, Gigi Masin. A soft focus atmos perfect for night swims and day dreams.

CIMS WEEKLY CHART: WEEK ENDING 6/18/20

I have been thinking a lot about history lately and how we are in the process of writing new chapters right now. In my opinion, nothing tells history truer than music. You can read a stack of books about struggle, but nothing makes you understand it like a song when you can truly hear the fight or the pain and sorrow in a person’s voice. If you share my opinion, then there is no better historical library than your music shop. They guard and protect that history and much like our ancestors before us, they pass that knowledge and history on. They very often are the ones that help provide a platform to the voices of tomorrow as well.  I like to think of our stores as cultural discovery zones, and it is more important than ever to protect those places.
 
This week I wanted to share a link to the Smallbiz live interview between Brandi Carlile and Matt Vaughan of our Easy Street Records.  I remember seeing Brandi perform so many years ago for our group and Matt saying to me, “this girl is the real deal, she is really gonna be something.” He was not wrong… and that is just the thing, there are so many stories like that. I can’t tell you how many record store owners/employees that I owe thanks to for tuning my ear to something new, and I like to think over the years I have paid that forward as well… contributing to that all-important oral (and sonic) history.
 
This interview touches on so many of those points, and Brandi and Matt are a perfect example of that relationship, so I will just let this video speak for itself. You can tell there is a lot of love, and when you are watching the interview, it is actually hard to tell who is the bigger fan of who. I love to see that, it means we are still doing something right.

Here are the charts,
Andrea 

Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

Haim
Women in Music Part III
(Columbia)
 

Andrea Paschal - CIMS/ThinkIndie Executive Director
There is a new Haim album so maybe just maybe, summer is going to be okay. I can’t even tell you how much I Iove Haim other than to say I love these girls like they were my own sisters… (I once got asked by a girl at a festival if I was “one of the Haim girls” and I have to confess, it was VERY hard to say no). Plus, they are hella talented too with their songwriting, craftsmanship, and those sister harmonies…. enough said.

WEEKLY CIMS CHART: WEEK ENDING 6/4/20

Last week was RSD Couch Camp, Summer Camp’s first virtual conference.  I would like to say thank you to Music Biz, Portia Sabin, Nick Maiale, Nicole Hennessey and Evelyn Dichter, without you, we could not have pulled this off! Also, a very special thanks to my Co-Camp Counselor Carrie Colliton for all of her hard work to make this event come to life. Of course, it is not quite the same as us all being together in person in New Orleans or Nashville, but it's wonderful to get a chance to connect with many of you, so thank you to everyone that participated in this event. I also had the opportunity to participate on a panel to discuss Indie Retail as part of the annual Secretly Distribution Label Hang, I really enjoyed those conversations, so thank you to Shelly and Irene at Secretly for the invite.
 
We also took a moment for Blackout Tuesday. For some of our stores that meant taking a pause, for some it was getting into the streets, making contributions and taking an opportunity to acknowledge and assess the work that needs to be done in our communities.
 
This week George Floyd was laid to rest. There is so much for me to take in and I am still processing all of it. Mr. Floyd’s life was wrongly taken from him like so many others before him. I have been thinking of his family and friends and the loss they are suffering.  I hope they are able to find a small bit of comfort in knowing that he will not be forgotten. He is a part of something much bigger now. People far and wide have come together to unite and say his name with the demand for justice and change. That gives me hope for a better tomorrow.
 
I recognize that this is a movement, not just a moment, so I am taking the time to listen, reflect, educate myself, to understand others and to take action to be a voice for positive change.
 
I have been reflecting on the many Black lives that have changed my life.
 
Black teachers- that challenged my way of thinking and taught me lessons I will never forget
Black friends- that accepted me without judgment, despite the color of MY skin
Black Leaders-that showed me what it means to be fearless
All of the Black Artists, Musicians and Creators that have influenced and shaped me and have made/ are making the world a more beautiful and inspiring place for us all.
 
It is time for me to give back.

Andrea
 
Here are the charts


Andrea Paschal
Executive Director
Coalition of Independent Music Stores
ThinkIndie Distribution
3738 4th Terrace North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Phone: 205.595.1932 x.208
Fax: 205.595.1938
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
cimsmusic.com
#cimsmusic

Sade
Soldier of Love
(Epic)
 

Andrea Paschal - CIMS/ThinkIndie Executive Director
Listening to this one a lot. If we must fight, let us be soldiers of Love.