Frankie & The Heartstrings’ ‘Pop Recs Ltd’ shop to seek out new location

Frankie & The Heartstrings have announced that their Sunderland record shop ‘Pop Recs Ltd’ is closing down in its current location. They’ve also stated that they’re looking for a new home.

In a statement, the band confirm that a private investor has purchased the shop’s current location in Fawcett Street. Its final day of business will take place on 1st July.

The band’s statement praises the work Pop Recs has achieved in its last two years. “What was initially a month long project/statement of intent from a band has become a model which has identified need for a creative outlet amongst the many talented individuals in Sunderland and beyond,” they say.

They continue by stating: “We aren’t looking not to exist. I DO NOT see that as an option. That is a major step backwards and I’m much more comfortable making steps forward… Pop Recs has stood and faced the dam and plugged the holes which we had no idea were leaking…

“We will be back bigger, better and hopefully a little more organized.”