Ignite Records

Dropping in to ignite is always a pleasure to have a catch up with Rich and check for any new stock. Having been a regular for many years of both tempest and ignite dealing with Rich is always great, he learns your taste in music and the specific bands you like, from which he will always find a new recommendation for you, specialising in all forms of alternative music.
Rich is always happy to try and order those rare to find, limited editions and imports you can’t get on the high street. Anything he does have in stock he will happily play for you to get an idea if it’s up your street!
Vinyl is a speciality at ignite with promising stock for every record day as well, he even recently took part in the first tape day stocking a limited number of new and re-​release tape albums and EPs.
Rich also runs a local record label Speedowax with which he helps promote and sell new and upcoming talent!
I would always recommend shopping here for music over highstreet stores (support your local businesses!) even though some purchases may cost an extra pound or two, you may find some real talent you would otherwise never be exposed to…

Run by Rich who used to work in Tempest (RIP) who also runs the independent record label Speedowax.
Ignite is perfectly located facing the Fallout clothing section as it caters for the musical tastes of the skater boys ie punk, metal, hardcore etc. They specialise in selling vinyl stocking both 7″ singles and albums although they do have a small unit of cds.
Ok so the prices can’t compete with the high street chains or the internet but what you do get here is knowledge and passion in abundance. I know from personal experience that when I’ve gone in for a browse Rich will often let me know about something new he’s had in that he thinks I’ll like based on my past purchases.
So if you’re a vinyl junkie or you’ve a teenager with a birthday coming up and you’re after some record recommendations for them Rich at Ignite’s your man to see!

That Oasis is full of attractive independent business, everybody knows. What I quite like about it is that some shops remind me some stores from a well known place In São Paulo called «Galeria do Rock» (just google it and check the images).
Despite the fact that Galeria do Rock is a huge independent shop gallery, there are some similarities between both independent businesses that are very easy to be spotted.
The most important one is Record shops! Oasis has Ignite Records that would fit perfectly in Sao Paulo or anywhere else!
Ignite Records is placed in a tiny space of Oasis and the vinyls sold there are quite unique. This shop is a classic example of how independent music and labels (I mean Hardcore, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock other underground genres) has survived for over the years.
It’s always good to know where to find D.R.I vinyls and It certainly reminds me the teenagers days, going to Galeria do Rock on weekends to bring the new Carcass or Voivod back home!

In the age of digital music, internet shopping and supermarkets undercutting everybody there will always be a place for an independent record store where you can guarantee the staff know there stuff, can make recommendations, get you hard to find Record Store Day vinyl without the need to trek to Rough Trade in London. If you like your Punk, Metal, Emo, Screamo, Hardcore and any other sub-​genre of this ilk you can think of then you need to visit this little store tucked away in the Oasis centre.
Rich at Ignite has been a long time face on the music scene in Brum. He champions local bands and puts out his own releases through his own indie label Speedowax. As a long time customer from his days working at Tempest before embarking on his own little operation he can soon help you part with your money as he soon gets to know your musical tastes and he caters to his customers.
Support your local independent sellers, and sometimes it may cost you a pound more but its a shiny, actual object you can touch and read the lyrics and see pretty artwork and have in your hands there and then, knowing its been stocked with love and attention just for you.