CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 11/3/22

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Hi Everyone,

Bonnie Raitt was in Birmingham last night, and what a lovely evening it was.

I have such huge admiration for her as an artist; her skill and talent as a musician, the longevity of her career, and the place she has carved out for herself in our music history.

I first met Bonnie back in 2015, when CIMS celebrated our 20th anniversary in New Orleans. She holds a special place in our hearts and has a connection to many of our CIMS stores. Maybe that is because she is not only a kick-ass musician, but she is also truly a music fan. It was really wonderful to have her be a part of that important event.

I want to send a special thank you to Bonnie Raitt, Kathy and Vanessa from Bonnie’s team for always remembering CIMS and taking good care of us when Bonnie comes to town. She was our special guest several years ago, and it was truly an honor to be hers last night.

Be sure if you haven’t already to spend some time with Just Like That… out now on Redwing records.

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
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CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 10/27/22

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Hi Everyone,

Lots going on here. For one, we are all gearing up for the holiday season which is suddenly upon us. It seems like it was just weeks ago that we were all together in New Orleans at RSD Summer Camp.

In CIMS news, we held our annual CIMS Board meeting in Atlanta, GA last week. I always feel like Summer Camp gets the conversation started about what’s new at indie retail and where we need to put our attention, and then our Board meetings are always an excellent follow up to that and serve as a more intense focus group for those indie retail initiatives. We had a great couple of days of meetings. I came home with lots of ideas and a slightly lengthier to do list.

That meeting was just another reminder of how important that in-person time together is, and how much can come out of just a couple of days of discussions. Thanks to Mike Fratt (Board Chair), Paige Brodsky (Board Secretary), Alayna Alderman, Jim Bland, Terry Currier, Justin Johnson, Sandy Bitman, Rand Foster and Stephen Judge- our CIMS Board, for your time and efforts. Thanks to Carrie Colliton (RSD) for stopping in to spend some time with us as well.

Going back to our Summer Camp, I remember having the discussion in our CIMS meetings about how many years of experience we had just in that room alone, and this week The Record Exchange in Boise Idaho is beginning their celebration of 45 years of bringing music to the people. The Record Exchange was started in 1977 by Jil Sevy and Michael Bunnell (our previous CIMS Executive Director) and last year they turned over the keys to Chad Dryden, Erica Sparlin Dryden, Catherine Merrick and Glenn Newkirk. They are kicking things ff with a huge sales event this weekend and a big celebration event in the works for this spring, so stay tuned for more info there. Congrats to everyone involved with The Record Exchange and here is to many more years!

That’s all from me this week 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
Email : andrea@cimsmusic.com
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#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 10/20/22

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Hi Everyone,

For some Midnights come early, for others it comes late.

Despite quite a few setbacks, I don’t think there is any real surprise on our #1 on the CIMS debut charts this week. Our stores continue to prove “You can’t keep a good man down”. With that in mind, there were still parties and celebrations because they continue to be creative and certainly know how to make the best of a situation. The stores were also able to make lots of fans happy with the signed records, so thanks to the team at Universal and Republic for making that happen with us.

Check out this party scene video from Park Ave CDs in Orlando, FL!

It is hard to have a release the same day as Taylor, so I would also like to give a shout-out to Domino Records on our #2 debut this week. I am personally loving the new tunes from Artic Monkeys. The Car is headed in the right direction :)

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 10/13/22

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This week we are getting some proper fall chill in the air in Birmingham, and this morning I found myself digging into the abyss of the closet for my trusted flannel shirt.

That, and a cup of hot joe, set the perfect tone for this articlefeaturing Matt Vaughan and Easy Street Records. West Seattle represent!

If you find yourself in the PNW anytime soon be sure to pop into Easy Street, it is a stop not to be missed.

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
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#cimsmusic

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 10/6/22

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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

Afghan Whigs
How Do You Burn?
(Royal Cream / BMG)

Russell Cothran - ThinkIndie Sales & Marketing
You knew this was coming. All you have to do is look at my email signature & know how big of a fan I am of The Whigs. I’ve been fortunate enough to see them three times on the tour behind How Do You Burn. Greg & Co. haven’t lost anything & come across with as much aggression as they ever have. With a trifecta of albums since reforming, this one seems to fit best with their classic output from the 90s. Lead track, “I’ll Make You See God” rocks as hard as anything they’ve ever done! Slow burns “Please, Baby, Please” & “Domino & Jimmy” ache with a pain you feel in every breath Greg pleads about lost love & regret. The latter features Marcy Mays back in the fold, & listening to her interplay w/ Greg once again, kills! “I know it’s been a while, but Baby, if you were waiting for me, We’re going out in style!”

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 9/29/22

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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

Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Cool It Down
(Secretly Canadian)

Andrea Paschal - CIMS/ThinkIndie Executive Director
When Fever to Tell arrived, and if floors could talk, my hardwoods would have begged for us to take the countless dance parties somewhere else. Every album since, I have loved this band much like a child loves a special stuffed animal, and just like rediscovering that old friend, there is no love lost with Cool it Down. Maybe it is because Karen O (especially) is such a reminder that we all grow up and evolve, but you don’t have to lose that childhood spark and Nick and Brian provide the perfect landscape to get lost in that world. So, yeah (yeah, yeah)…I am loving this album, the hardwoods... not so much!

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 9/22/22

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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

Nikki Lane
Denim & Diamonds
(New West Records)

Scott Register - ThinkIndie A&R
A twangy Rock & Roll statement that needs to be heard.

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 9/8/22

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Hi Everyone,

I have to say it has been exciting to see the return of tours and live music, and I have a feeling I am going to be very busy this fall! It has also been fantastic to see our stores get back to in-store performances and appearances. This is such an important part of the record store experience, and in addition to shows themselves, these events create special moments and memories for years to come. In-stores bring everything full circle when you get a chance to see your favorite artist perform or meet them in the very aisles where you bought their albums.

Speaking of, Fingerprints Music in Long Beach California has been on quite a run with a very successful Yungblud instore, a Jackson Wang meet and greet, and then closing out the week with a signing with none other than the legend…OZZY!

I know how much work goes into putting these together on every level from the artist, labels, management and especially the stores and their staff, so I think it is important to give a shout our and thanks to everyone that helps to make in-stores happen.

Thanks for continuing to make these moments happen and creating the memories!

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 8/11/22

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Hi Everyone,

Last week marked the return of RSD Summer Camp to New Orleans, LA. This event is another way that we as RSD work every day to support, connect and lift up the indie retail community. It was a week of lively and healthy discussions about the state of the industry on every level and a chance for people to meet face to face to share ideas. In addition to Summer Camp, we held a day of Coalition meetings and, speaking of Coalitions, we were also very excited to welcome new Coalition FAMS to our group! When we took on planning the first RSD Summer Camp in 2016, it was an attempt to bring all of the Coalitions that are the founders of Record Store Day together, every year since then we have worked to open to more RSD pledged and participating stores as well. It is so exciting to me to watch our indie retail community grow and thrive and we are already looking forward to getting to work on 2023!

A massive thank you to the labels, distributors, one-stops and vendors for your support and participation. You all are a HUGE part of what makes bringing this group together possible.

Thanks to all of the stores for showing up to do this thing- we make it happen for you! To our RSD international partners that made the trip to be there with us, thank you! Thanks to Silversun Pickups and Lissie for being the soundtrack to this event (and the Lissie Pop!) and to Jon Darnielle and Dawn Richard for the amazing discussion.

Hugs and gratitude to Michael, Eric and Luann for being such excellent Coalition and RSD partners, to my partner in crime Carrie Colliton who makes the job of planning and running a conference fun, to everyone that was behind the scenes helping to make this thing happen, and to the Hotel Monteleone for making our job look easy.

It was personally great to get to see everyone connect with friends new and old, and I look forward to doing it again soon!

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 7/14/22

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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

Interpol
The Other Side of Make-Believe
(Matador)
 

Russell Cothran - ThinkIndie Sales & Marketing
It’s not that far removed from 9/11, time-wise.  We were sitting in offices a few blocks away from Ground Zero, as Matador introduced us to this new band.  The track they played was "NYC". As the wall of guitars built with Paul Banks repeating, “It’s up to me now, Turn On The Bright Lights,” this overwhelming sense of “everything was going to be okay & we’ll get through this” washed over me.  It still sticks with me, twenty-plus years later anytime I put the needle on the record.  Needless to say, I’ve been a fan of Interpol since that day. 

With each listen, I am really loving The Other Side of Make-Believe.  I love the space.  This go-around, they seem to have slowed things down, which really showcases Sam Fogarino’s inventiveness behind the kit.  Daniel’s guitar is still front & center, but more restrained, allowing one to really soak up all that is going on in each song.  I look forward to the tour, because in a live setting, I can only imagine how The Other Side of Make-Believe, will make me feel.  I’ll be right there, watching Sam for the most part, as the sounds wash over me.  It’s in those moments that life is perfect!

CIMS WEEKLY CHARTS: WEEK ENDING 7/7/22

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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

Horsegirl
Versions of Modern Performance
(Matador)
 

Nick Campbell - ThinkIndie Warehouse Manager
The debut album of the Chicago-based trio is neck-deep in references to – and apparently members of – several ‘90s indie rock greats, bringing to mind Sonic Youth and Yo La Tengo most of all. More recent similar acts that come to mind are Speedy Ortiz, Yuck, and early Jay Som. It’s loud, punchy, dreamy, and a lot of fun.

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

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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