Music fans in Alexandria have double the reason to celebrate: beloved independent record shop Crooked Beat Records has announced it is opening a new location in the Del Ray neighborhood — and it will be just steps away from an incoming NRG record store, according to The Alexandria Brief.
The news signals a genuine vinyl revival for Del Ray, one of Alexandria’s most walkable and community-spirited neighborhoods. Having two independent record stores in close proximity is a rare treat for any community, and it speaks to the neighborhood’s growing reputation as a destination for music lovers and local shoppers alike.
Crooked Beat Records has long been a fixture of the Washington-area independent music scene, and its expansion into Del Ray brings that legacy closer to Alexandria residents who have embraced the neighborhood’s eclectic mix of local businesses and community character.
The arrival of both Crooked Beat Records and NRG in the same stretch of Del Ray promises to create a lively hub for crate-diggers, casual listeners, and everyone in between — the kind of local business clustering that makes a neighborhood feel truly alive.
Stay tuned to The Alexandria Brief for updates on opening dates and details as both shops prepare to welcome the Del Ray community through their doors.
Sources: The Alexandria Brief
