Why it belongs in ORBIS
Independent record shop on the second floor of a North Bridge Road shophouse in Kampong Glam, Singapore, open since 2014; a hand-picked new-and-used selection spanning indie rock, funk, soul, film soundtracks and vintage rarities.
Curated Records opened in 2014 in Singapore's Kampong Glam district, tucked on the second floor of a shophouse at 766A North Bridge Road, next to a 7-Eleven. Despite the low-key entrance, it has built a dedicated following for a hand-picked selection spanning new and used vinyl - from contemporary indie rock through 80s funk and soul to vintage rarities and film soundtracks, with stock including artists like Bjork, Radiohead and MF Doom. The shop is run with a focus on curation over volume, and staff are noted by visiting customers for being knowledgeable and willing to talk through recommendations.