The Vinyl Retentives are fast on their way to becoming the kings of the Buffalo vinyl scene. Most known for their Freeform Friday events, FREE all-vinyl showcases featuring every style of music under the sun, the three DJ's (King Eider, Needles Numark and Fjordan Turlingua) have been winning over Buffalonians with choice wax cuts and great live events. I was at Merge last week and nothing made me happier than to hear the Sugarcubes "Birthday". Tonight, the boys are holed up at the Bend. You'll be on Allen anyways so check it out. It's free.

Tonight at Merge (439 Delaware Avenue) the Vinyl Retentives (three DJs: Needles Numark, Fjordan Turlingua, and King Eider) will be spinning nothing but vinyl early into the morning. Now, I can't tell you what exactly will be played (as the invitation promises "wax from all genres past and present for your listening pleasure"), but I can say this:

I love Merge. It's one of those places where I always end up having more fun than I expected. Even if I wind up there without pre-planning, there always seems to be something dope going down ...  and tonight looks like no exception. It starts at 10pm, and, best of all: there's NO COVER. So walk on in, get yourself a drink (alcoholic or otherwise), and start wigglin' it!

Also, to avoid that awkward in-person moment, I've made a selection from my own record collection that I'd like to request in advance:

Tonight, local DJ collective The Vinyl Retentives hosts its monthly "Freeform Friday" at Merge. The party starts at 10 p.m., and there is no cover. That means free tunes, and these will likely be tunes you won't hear anywhere else, as the Retentives describe their respective record collections as "embarrassingly good." DJs Needles Numark, Fjordan Turlingua, and King Eider come from widely diverse musical backgrounds and preferences, so you won't be hearing any Top 40 hits at Merge tonight. But the Retentives may just play an attention-grabbing cut from your new favorite band - the one you haven't heard of yet.