An Introduction to Disk Frisk

However, for some there is hope and the newly launched record shop, Disk Frisk, is challenging the system by prioritising second hand vinyl over new releases and encouraging trade within the local community of Bristol and beyond.

Bristol as a city has always had a strong DIY undercurrent and has always been a relatively ‘conscious’ city which will hopefully act as the creative backdrop in which this new store can thrive.

We invited the crew behind the new space to chat through the rationale of Disk Frisk and pick some of their favourites to pass through the shop…

What is the rationale behind the shop and why Bristol? 

“The diversity in Bristol for music has played an integral part, likewise the thriving club nights and gig culture. We both had strong ties to Bristol whether it was throwing parties, DJing or radio residencies. With that factor in mind, we thought we needed to fill the gap in the market with a strictly curated second hand shop for DJs and listeners alike, while also making sure there are obscure and interesting records to find.”

There is a focus on second hand, why so?

Corey: “We don’t really keep up with new releases and the both of us are generally more attracted to older music, so it just felt natural focusing on older second hand stuff, it’s what we know best! Idle Hands is the go to for new releases, so it did not really feel necessary to cover that aspect of the scene.”

What do you hope to achieve with it?

Corey: “It’s a hard one to answer as there are numerous goals for us as a shop but for me on a personal level, it’s about having a shop that advocates for everyone, regardless of taste and that they can potentially leave with music they’ve not heard before – Also to support and showcase our friends and people we believe in as much as possible!”

Kayne: “Simple for me! I’ve always wanted to create a long standing record shop in the UK which provides for like minded diggers, collectors and new collectors across the world, while still specialising in weird and obscure music! I have always been passionate about record culture and digging, I think it’s important to always have that culture exist in the DJ scene, it’s what interests me most when I listen to sets..”