Kismet Creative Center started as a record store and art gallery best known for its use as a venue for small acts touring the country. Together, my partner and I provided a space to foster creative pursuits and support local artists. Approximately 2 years later, I came across a small record store not far from where Kismet used to be and found the owner in need of more stock. From there, I built a friendship with the owners and began my consignment. Although it was a downsize from what Kismet used to be, it felt good to reconnect with my passion for music and be able to share that with the public, particularly on Cherokee Street. Kismet ran in that location from 2019-2023. In April, 2023, Kismet once again moved it's operation from Cherokee to Dutchtown, where our business currently resides. We are located inside of The Wink incubator space at 3302 Meramec. Some of what you will find in our store will be new or reissued shoegaze, psych-rock, library music and soundtracks, slowcore, strange or experimental releases, and indie albums. We pride ourselves on being more focused on what inspires us at any given moment rather than on a certain genre, and we hope you can get a taste of that passion when you come and shop our store. Now, we have access to a venue around the corner to our shop where we've begun the process of booking shows again. If you have records you're ready to part with, please come see us for cash or trade.
