When you walk into Bynx, you can feel it — that deep connection between past and present. The records spinning on the turntable, the art on the walls, the conversations happening over coffee — it’s all part of a lineage that stretches back to one of the most transformative times in modern music: the 1960s.
A Decade That Broke the Rules
The ‘60s were when music stopped playing it safe. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground, and countless others started experimenting with sounds no one had heard before — reversing tape, layering instruments, writing songs that didn’t fit neatly into pop formats. It wasn’t just about catchy hooks anymore; it was about pushing boundaries.
That spirit of creativity still drives today’s music. You can hear it in artists like Tame Impala, Faye Webster, or even Turnstile — musicians unafraid to mix genres, chase new sounds, and create something that feels raw and real.
Music With a Message
The ’60s also gave rise to music that stood for something. From Bob Dylan’s protest songs to Nina Simone’s soulful calls for justice, artists were using their voices to spark change. That mindset still runs deep in today’s music culture — think Kendrick Lamar, Hozier, or Billie Eilish — where the personal and political often blur into one honest, emotional message.
Breaking Genres, Building Bridges
The ‘60s didn’t just invent new genres; it invented the idea that genres didn’t have to matter. Rock, soul, folk, and jazz all started to cross over — and that openness gave birth to everything we listen to now. At Bynx, we see that same energy in the records people buy and the music being made in our studio: a mix of eras, influences, and ideas that refuses to fit into one box.
From Woodstock to the Bynx Stage
What we love most about the ’60s is how it turned music into community. It wasn’t just about artists and fans — it was about shared experience. That’s the same kind of connection we try to create here every day, whether it’s through our live shows, the local musicians recording downstairs, or people discovering new sounds while flipping through vinyl in the shop.
Still Spinning Forward
More than 50 years later, the spirit of the ’60s still echoes through every note we hear — a reminder that music is meant to challenge, inspire, and bring people together.
At Bynx, we’re proud to be part of that continuum — keeping the needle moving forward while celebrating the sounds that started it all. You can check out our collection here!
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