KURT VILE @kurtvile has a brand new album releasing titled “PHILADELPHIA’S BEEN GOOD TO ME”. Want a chance to hear it before it comes out? Then head over to Val’s halla Records where we will be playing it through our concert PA on WED, May 20 at 7:30PM. You will also have a chance to win some cool SWAG from the record label. This is a FREE EVENT and no tickets are required. Want more new music? Come early at 6PM for our Ed O’Brien (Radiohead) listening event as well. Bar will be open, so make a night of it!
Pre-order the Indie Exclusive LP or CD through the Linktree in our bio!
#listentogether #listentokurtvile
Come on out to Val’s halla Records on Saturday, May 30 at 1PM to hear the new album from MODEST MOUSE @modestmouse — AN ERASER AND A MAZE — a week before its release! We will be playing the new album through our concert PA. This is their first album in five years, and there’s no better place to hear it than at your favorite indie record store. You will also have an opportunity to win some great SWAG from the record label.
This is a FREE event, but space is limited, so claim your tix in advance!
You can also pre- order the INDIE EXCLUSIVE LP or CD through the Linktree in our bio!
#listentomodestmouse #listentogether #aneraserandamaze
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE @deathcabforcutie have returned to their indie roots — signing to ANTI- Records for their 11th studio album, “I BUILT YOU A TOWER”.
It only makes sense for you to come out to your favorite indie record store, Val’s halla Records, to celebrate it!
Join us in Friday, Jun 5 at 6PM to hear the new release through our concert PA and have a chance to win cool prizes from the record label.
This is a FREE EVENT, but space is limited, so grab your tix to secure your spot.
Pre-order the INDIE EXCLUSIVE LP, CD or Cassette and take it home with you from the event. It’s the only way to ensure you have a copy!
Tix and Pre-Orders available through the Linktree in our bio
#listentogether #ListenToDCFC #ibuiltyouatower
Can’t wait for the new Olivia Rodrigo @oliviarodrigo album? We feel that, so we want you to get it as early as you possibly can. Come join us at Val’s halla Records on Jun 11 at 11PM and we will have a little pre-party for the midnight release of “YOU SEEM PRETTY SAD FOR A GIRL IN LOVE”. You will get to bring this record home before anyone else and we will be raffling off some cool stuff from the record label.
This is a FREE EVENT, but tickets are limited, so grab your tix QUICK!
If you want to make sure to bring a copy home, pre order the INDIE EXCLUSIVE CD or LP HERE:
Tix and pre-orders available through the Linktree in our bio
#listentogether #listentooliviarodrigo #youseemprettysadforagirlsoinlove
Come out to Val’s halla Records on Thursday, May 28 at 6pm to celebrate the new BOARDS OF CANADA @boardsofcanada album, “INFERNO”. We will be playing the record a day before release date and you will have a chance to win some amazing giveaways. We will play the album through our concert stereo system and if you pre-order the album, you will be able to take it home from the event (before release date)! Grab your FREE TIX for the event before it sells out.
Grab tickets and Pre-order the INDIE EXCL LP or CD through the Linktree in our bio (there are a limited number of copies).
#listentogether #listentoboardsofcanada #inferno @warprecords
Ruh Roh!! Did you forget something today?! No worries, Shayne is here til 5 today celebrating all the Moms & eager to offer suggestions or Gift Cards featuring the visage of his "Second Mom!"
Gift cards available in store or online through the link in our bio!
#happymothersday #mothersday
Come on out to Val’s halla Records to hear the new Paul McCartney album, “THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE”. We will be playing the record through our concert PA. Come on by for a chance to score some amazing SWAG from the record label and we will also have a few copies of the extremely limited silver vinyl + photo print edition. This is a FREE event, but limited in space, so grab your tickets in advance!
Purchase tickets and Pre-order the Indie Exclusive Pink LP or CD through the Linktree in our bio
#listentogether #ListenToPaulMcCartney #theboysofdungeonlane
BLUE MORPHO is the new album from Ed O'Brien, and also a short film featuring his music. Val's halla Records is the place to experience both before release at our Ed O'Brien Advance Release Party on Wednesday, May 20. We will be playing the new album through our concert stereo system and you will have a chance to win some fun prizes from the record label. See you there!
Pre order the indie exclusive LP or CD now. Linktree in our bio.
#listentogether #listentoedobrien #bluemorpho
Want to hear the new BLEACHERS album, “EVERYONE FOR TEN MINUTES” before it’s release date? Come out to Val’s halla Records on Saturday, May 16 at 1PM. We will be playing the new album through our concert PA and you will have chances to win great SWAG from the record label.
This is a FREE EVENT, so come on by! But first, pre order the Indie Exclusive LP, CD or CASSETTE through the link in our bio!
#listentogether #listentobleachers #bleachers
Come out to Val’s halla Records to celebrate the new Social Distortion album, “BORN TO KILL”. We have been waiting more than 15 years between albums, and it’s a revelation: 11 songs of pure, unadulterated rock fury, joy and catharsis, all imbued with the signature blend of defiance and world weariness that has made Ness a poet and sage to the dispossessed for more than 40 years.
We will be playing the album through our concert PA and you will have the chance to score some amazing SWAG from the record label. This is a FREE EVENT.
Pre Order the album through the link in our bio!
#socialdistortion #borntokill #listentosocialdistortion #listentogether @socialdistortion@epitaphrecords
Want to hear the new Tori Amos @toriamos album, “IN TIMES IF DRAGONS” a week for release date? Want a chance to score some cool SWAG from the record label? Well come on out to Val’s halla Records this Saturday, Apr 25 at 1PM. We will be playing an advance copy of the new album through our concert pa system. No tickets are required and this is a FREE EVENT.
“In Times of Dragons” is a metaphorical story about the fight for Democracy over Tyranny, reflecting the current abhorrent non-accidental burning down of democracy in real time by the ‘Dictator believing Lizard Demons’ in their usurpation of America.” – Tori Amos
Preorder your copy of the CD or LP through the link in our bio!
We still have a ton of those amazing, limited titles from RECORD STORE DAY last weekend, so it’s a great day to support your favorite Indie Record Store.
#listentogether #ListenToToriAmos #Intimesofdragons #toriamos
Record Store Day is almost here 🎶
Join us at Val’s halla Records on Saturday, April 18, to celebrate everything we love about vinyl, community, and independent record stores. This year, we’re excited to host a Val's halla Records x Hotel Zachary giveaway!
Stop by Val’s this Saturday and enter to win a $150 gift voucher to @almahotelzachary , the second-floor bar known for its all-vinyl DJ sets on Thursday nights. If you’ve never experienced Vinyl Thursdays at Alma, consider this your sign. You come for the cocktails, and stay for the soundtrack 🥂
Val's opens at 8 a.m. this Saturday and will have tons of exclusive releases, live music all day, and huge sales on used vinyl and CDs. See you there!
Vals is at 239 Harrison St, Oak Park, IL | (708) 524-1004 | valshallarecords.com
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