AADL Talks To: Marc and Jeff Taras, Founders of PJ's Used Records

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 7:28pm

In this episode, AADL talks to Marc and Jeff Taras, brothers and founders of PJ’s Used Records. Marc and Jeff tell us about the origin of the store, how they've managed to maintain a close relationship despite being in business together, and the customers who meant so much to them. For 37 years the store survived the rise and fall in popularity of genres and formats, including witnessing the foretold death of vinyl only for it to surge in popularity again.

Find more about PJ's Used Records in our archival collections.

AADL Talks To: Paul Kahlenberg & Zac Johnson, Former Managers of Ann Arbor's Tower Records

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 8:45pm

In this episode, Paul Kahlenberg and Zac Johnson talk about managing Tower Records in Ann Arbor. They reminisce about the store's tight-knit staff, visits from bands both globally and locally famous, and selling concert tickets before the internet.

Find more about Tower Records in our archival collections.