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PizzaExpress’ record label launches record stores in London
The record stores will offer vinyl and CDs from PX Records artists.
PX Records, PizzaExpress’ record label celebrated its one-year anniversary by opening three record stores in the pizza brand’s live music venues in Soho, Holborn and Chelsea.
Opening from 26th April, the record stores will offer up vinyl and CDs from PX Records artists including UK soul outfit Mamas Gun, revered US saxophonist Scott Hamilton, Jamiroquai keyboardist Matt Johnson and multi-award-winning jazz duo Ian Shaw and Tony Kofi, all recorded at PizzaExpress Live venues.
Since the launch of PX Records in April 2023, the label has released nine records from artists across a range of genres – from jazz to hip hop, and dance to country. The successful albums have seen over 1.5 million streams in their first year, with countless tracks making it onto national radio.
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In 2024, PX Records is set to release even more new records, including an album from Brit award winner Jack Garratt, whose album was recorded during a series of sold-out live shows at PizzaExpress Live in Holborn, along with captivating duo KYNO (Keep Ya Nose Out), who first rose to fame on X-Factor.
“For almost 50 years, music has been an iconic part of PizzaExpress, combining live performances and delicious dining experiences. To be able to continue our passion for supporting both up-and-coming and established, global artists through PX Records is something we’re very proud of and we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the opening of our first record stores,” PizzaExpress Music Manager, Ross Dines said.
PizzaExpress Live presents more than 1,500 shows each year across multiple venues including PizzaExpress Live in Holborn, the historic PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho, and The Pheasantry, Kings Road, Chelsea.
