February 25, 2021 · Mark Holubowich

Record Collecting Is About More Than Just Records

For some of us, records were never just records. They were weekend trips, record conventions, flea markets, friends, and the thrill of finding the one album you had been hunting for.

That is the feeling behind Mad Apple. The record-store community, the music we traded and talked about, and the memories tied to a favorite album or show are all part of the story. A print can be a small reminder of the places and music that shaped you.

There is still something special about walking into a record store and wondering what you will find. Mad Apple brings that same sense of discovery to the wall, with art that celebrates the music, venues, and culture worth keeping close.