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Top 5 Record Stores to Cultivate Your Complete Addiction to Vinyl

Michael Barnes, KCRW DJ.

My name is Michael, and I am a (mostly) recovering vinyl junkie. There was a time in the not so distant past where I’d spend whatever money I had on records. Rent, food money, clothing expenses, all were secondary to an insatiable need for vinyl. Nowadays I’m not nearly as crazily addicted as I used to be, but I still appreciate a great record store.
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Tell Us YOUR Top 5 New Restaurants of 2009

You’ve heard from KCRW’s tastemakers and personalities and now we want to hear from you. As we reflect on ’09, we want to know your 5 favorite new restaurants that opened in 2009. Comment below and let us know which dining spots are a great addition to LA’s culinary landscape.

Tell Us YOUR Top 5 Films of 2009

You’ve heard from KCRW’s tastemakers and personalities and now we want to hear from you. As we reflect on ’09, we want to know your 5 favorite films. Comment below and let us know what movies made you laugh, cry and see the world in a new way.

Tell Us YOUR Top 5 Books of 2009

Happy Holidays to everyone.

I never respond to requests for five best books of the year — there are too many and I wouldn’t trust anyone to have read  enough of them to know the best.  I’m comfortable choosing my five favorites, so here they are:
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Tell Us YOUR Top 5 Songs of 2009

You’ve heard from KCRW’s tastemakers and personalities and now we want to hear from you. As we reflect on ’09, we want to hear your 5 favorites songs. Comment below and let us know what tickled your ear this year.