The record stays still, whilst the world revolves around it.

And just a little something about tomorrow.

It is World Record Store day! Started in the good ol USA in 2007, Melbourne is firmly embracing its love of 3 things: music, Saturdays and the proclaimation of something as a "_____Day".

Many many things are happening.. so please get along to your local and support them by buying a cassette or two. But if you have the day off, and feel like having an adventure, these things are happening:

• Polyester is having a big sale (15% off storewide) as well as RRR outside broadcast from its fitzroy store, and a bunch of instore performances from the likes of Mick Turner (woo!) and Oscar & Martin, as well as a huge bunch of special releases. Get in early to get some Grinderman vinyl,, and get me one too as i'll be at work.

• Basement discs in the city are having a GLORIOUS day of instores, with Jeff Lang, Cash Savage, Little John, The Wolffgram Sisters and many more. Henry Wagons will be around, there will be a music quiz, specials and fun. Starts from 10am.

• Northside records on greville (just where the tram turns at the corner of smith) will be having the Firemen (most of the Bamboos but under another name) and others performing. Also, rumours are that the TACO TRUCK will be here. Win.

• In other northside news, they have combined with wax museum to throw a big party in celebration of a record map being released. Apparently there are 51 awesome independant record stores in Melbourne and surrounds, and now you can own your very own map to find them all! Party is at Croft, so get your mad scientist hats on and invent yourself a good evening.

• And if there is one that you definately pop down and support, make it The Last Record Store on smith. Such lovely people, interesting mix of old and new.. I have spent a few hours here. The word on the street is that rent is getting too much and they are moving on soon, so they are having a huge sale as well as Sime Nugent, Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll and Archer playing through the day. Kids of all ages welcome.

There are other exciting things happening all over (greville, missing link, pure pop, dixons are all throwing events too), so have a look at what is near you.