Grub Records, an all-new record shop and wine-bar hangout, has become the latest addition to the Hagglers Corner community on Queens Road.
From the many minds and DJs behind Apricot Ballroom, Footprints Jazz Club, Groundwork and other Sheffield-wide projects, the latest hotspot promises regular late-night dance parties, the finest organic wines, and an extensive range of hand-picked records.
Gabe, one of Grub Record’s seven heads and Director of Apricot Ballroom, explained: “It’ll be a new space to hang out in, with a fresh and exciting trove of records for the Sheffield diggers, dancers, and DJs.”
The record collection is the culmination of the team’s diverse music tastes, spanning house, techno, jazz, electro, funk, soul, and everything in between. Rotating regularly, the collection will also bring in new releases from a selection of labels and artists.
“This space is an extension of that friendship and community we’ve built both around and between ourselves.” Adds Gabe, “Using all the experience and knowledge we’ve amassed over the years, we’re aiming to create a welcoming and enriching space for sharing music together.”
One half of DJ duo Wow & Flutter, Lily, said: “The combination of our musical tastes will make it really unique. We have been dreaming about making this happen for a while and now it’s finally a reality. We’re determined to do it justice.”
As for the wine bar, the sustainability-focused menu curated by Alex Warren is composed entirely of biodynamic, organic and handcrafted wines, centring thought, care and expertise in everything they do.
Jamie of Groundwork emphasises how much a space like this is needed in the city: “There’s not been a place anything like this in Sheffield, where you can hang out, dig for records, sip wine, and socialise. This really feels like a step in the right direction for the scene in Sheffield.”
Grub Records have announced a crowdfunder to help their venture become a thriving centre for music-lovers and local talent. The project is still in its early days, hoping to diversify the music on offer to cater to all tastes and put community spirit at its core.
“We’ll have more local DJs playing records and we will host workshops, along with offering affordable second hand records,” adds Aaron of Control. “We want to make what is often a very expensive hobby as accessible as we can.”
To get involved, you can donate to Grub’s crowdfunder and find out more about Grub Records and upcoming events on their Insta.
