Sound Bend Records

06/03/2026

Heads up, friends! Our website is currently down while we migrate to a new vinyl distribution partner and become part of the Record Store Day network. We're incredibly excited about this update, as they exclusively partner with independently owned record stores like us.

The site should be back online by Friday, and we can't wait to show you the new and improved experience.

If you'd like to purchase a ticket to Sound Bend Sessions presents Shlomo Franklin this Saturday, please reach out directly to me at [email protected].

Thank you for your patience and support of independent record stores. We can't wait to share the updated site with you soon! 💿✨

06/02/2026

05/20/2026

Last nights Sound Bend Session was very special.

Colin Culter played a song using a hammer and nail, a sound rooted in the labor, rhythm, and resilience of enslaved Black Americans whose influence helped shape country, folk, and bluegrass music as we know it today.

These stories and traditions deserve to be remembered, honored, and passed on. That’s why supporting shows like this matters so much, it keeps culture, history, and real American roots music alive.

A special thank you to and everyone who came out for this beautiful session. It was magical sharing space with all of you. That’s what this is all about, intimate, personal moments and connecting with others who share the same love for music.

05/18/2026

Friends, the show must go on. With your support, we and Colin Culter have decided to move forward with tomorrow night’s Sound Bend Sessions Presents: Colin Culter 🎶

📍 115 S William Street, South Bend, IN 46601
🕕 Doors at 6:00 PM
🎟️ Door tickets only $10

If you purchased an online ticket, your ticket has been refunded. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

We hope you can make it out to support Colin and our shop so we can continue bringing more live music to South Bend. Hope to see you there! ❤️

05/17/2026

🎧 Record of the Day: The Infamous — Mobb Deep (1995)

Dark, cold, and unapologetically real, The Infamous is one of the defining albums of East Coast hip-hop. Produced largely by Havoc, the record captures the gritty atmosphere of mid-90s Queensbridge with haunting piano loops, dusty drums, and razor-sharp street narratives from Prodigy and Havoc.

This album didn’t just influence hardcore rap, it helped define the sound of underground New York hip-hop for an entire generation.

🔥 Standout Tracks:
• “Shook Ones Pt. II”
• “Survival of the Fittest”
• “Eye for a Eye (Your Beef Is Mines)”
• “Temperature’s Rising”
• “Give Up the Goods”

🌑 The Vibe:
Bleak late-night city energy, cinematic street storytelling, tense beats, and raw realism. Every track feels like walking through Queensbridge after midnight.

🏆 Why It’s a Classic:
The Infamous perfected the balance between lyrical precision and atmospheric production. Prodigy’s calm menace paired with Havoc’s eerie beats created a blueprint that countless artists still borrow from today. It remains one of the most influential hardcore rap albums ever made.

🎤 Similar Artists:
Nas • Wu-Tang Clan • Capone-N-Noreaga • Raekwon • The LOX • CNN • AZ • Gang Starr

05/16/2026

🎧 RECORD OF THE DAY 🎧

Today’s spotlight: Brother Wallace | Electric Love ⚡❤️

A debut album packed with soulful grooves, psychedelic textures, and smooth late-night energy. Electric Love blends vintage soul, indie funk, and alternative R&B into something warm, hypnotic, and endlessly replayable.

Highlight Tracks:
▪️ “Electric Love” – dreamy vocals with an addictive groove
▪️ “Midnight Romance” – cinematic soul and late-night energy
▪️ “Velvet Skies” – psychedelic textures with smooth basslines
▪️ “Slow Burn” – warm analog vibes and soulful songwriting
▪️ “Neon Hearts” – a funky, danceable standout track

Vibes:
🌙 Retro soul energy
⚡ Psychedelic funk textures
🎸 Warm analog tones
🪩 Midnight groove sessions
🚗 Sunset drive soundtrack

For fans of:
Khruangbin • Leon Bridges • Jungle • Tame Impala • Blood Orange • SAULT • Durand Jones & The Indications

Tap in and let Electric Love soundtrack your night 🎶