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  • Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    PARIA was formed 4 years ago out of a desire to bring a counter point to the established brands in the cycling market, which felt a bit staid and pedestrian. A passion for design and street culture coupled with a left field attitude and a genuine desire to offer a quality product which looks as good as it rides. We’ve now grown PARIA to be an inclusive lifestyle brand, with a strong community and family feel - something which I am really proud of.

  • Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    PARIA was formed 4 years ago out of a desire to bring a counter point to the established brands in the cycling market, which felt a bit staid and pedestrian. A passion for design and street culture coupled with a left field attitude and a genuine desire to offer a quality product which looks as good as it rides. We’ve now grown PARIA to be an inclusive lifestyle brand, with a strong community and family feel - something which I am really proud of.

  • Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    PARIA was formed 4 years ago out of a desire to bring a counter point to the established brands in the cycling market, which felt a bit staid and pedestrian. A passion for design and street culture coupled with a left field attitude and a genuine desire to offer a quality product which looks as good as it rides. We’ve now grown PARIA to be an inclusive lifestyle brand, with a strong community and family feel - something which I am really proud of.

  • Sam Mogan - Paria.cc

    Sam Mogan - Paria.cc

    PARIA was formed 4 years ago out of a desire to bring a counter point to the established brands in the cycling market, which felt a bit staid and pedestrian. A passion for design and street culture coupled with a left field attitude and a genuine desire to offer a quality product which looks as good as it rides. We’ve now grown PARIA to be an inclusive lifestyle brand, with a strong community and family feel - something which I am really proud of.

  • Sam Morgan  -  Paria.cc

    Sam Morgan - Paria.cc

    PARIA was formed 4 years ago out of a desire to bring a counter point to the established brands in the cycling market, which felt a bit staid and pedestrian. A passion for design and street culture coupled with a left field attitude and a genuine desire to offer a quality product which looks as good as it rides. We’ve now grown PARIA to be an inclusive lifestyle brand, with a strong community and family feel - something which I am really proud of.

  • Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Right... From a young age music seemed like the most important thing in the world. Its always had a disproportionate influence in my life, possibly kept me dreaming of better things, and certainly helped distract, even deflect, from negative ones. It's just something in the background for many people, but there are a lot who've had that similar experience too. It's a form of emotional support, and almost a mirror of deeper concerns. Certainly takes your imagination beyond the end of your street. With all that said, relating that to opening a used record store seems to be a real leap. But I find what I described above really common in people who have done something similar to me, not necessarily in music either. Beyond the fetish of vinyl (it's a sexy format, that's undeniable) it's being a supplier of music, especially older, sometimes neglected music, to a curious and grateful clientele that makes it all worthwhile. People get visably excited, joyous and passionate in my store. A lot of fine conversation to be had. I'm not sure I'd get that running a branch of greggs the bakers... To turn your passion into a job is a risky prospect. Everything you might despise about conventional employment will still be there to an extent. It's a financial risk, but I'd say start small and build up. You have to be self reliant and have a degree of flexibility. But, you can also regularly remind yourself of why you love what you do, and especially what the conventional alternative is.

  • Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Right... From a young age music seemed like the most important thing in the world. Its always had a disproportionate influence in my life, possibly kept me dreaming of better things, and certainly helped distract, even deflect, from negative ones. It's just something in the background for many people, but there are a lot who've had that similar experience too. It's a form of emotional support, and almost a mirror of deeper concerns. Certainly takes your imagination beyond the end of your street. With all that said, relating that to opening a used record store seems to be a real leap. But I find what I described above really common in people who have done something similar to me, not necessarily in music either. Beyond the fetish of vinyl (it's a sexy format, that's undeniable) it's being a supplier of music, especially older, sometimes neglected music, to a curious and grateful clientele that makes it all worthwhile. People get visably excited, joyous and passionate in my store. A lot of fine conversation to be had. I'm not sure I'd get that running a branch of greggs the bakers... To turn your passion into a job is a risky prospect. Everything you might despise about conventional employment will still be there to an extent. It's a financial risk, but I'd say start small and build up. You have to be self reliant and have a degree of flexibility. But, you can also regularly remind yourself of why you love what you do, and especially what the conventional alternative is.

  • Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Right... From a young age music seemed like the most important thing in the world. Its always had a disproportionate influence in my life, possibly kept me dreaming of better things, and certainly helped distract, even deflect, from negative ones. It's just something in the background for many people, but there are a lot who've had that similar experience too. It's a form of emotional support, and almost a mirror of deeper concerns. Certainly takes your imagination beyond the end of your street. With all that said, relating that to opening a used record store seems to be a real leap. But I find what I described above really common in people who have done something similar to me, not necessarily in music either. Beyond the fetish of vinyl (it's a sexy format, that's undeniable) it's being a supplier of music, especially older, sometimes neglected music, to a curious and grateful clientele that makes it all worthwhile. People get visably excited, joyous and passionate in my store. A lot of fine conversation to be had. I'm not sure I'd get that running a branch of greggs the bakers... To turn your passion into a job is a risky prospect. Everything you might despise about conventional employment will still be there to an extent. It's a financial risk, but I'd say start small and build up. You have to be self reliant and have a degree of flexibility. But, you can also regularly remind yourself of why you love what you do, and especially what the conventional alternative is.

  • Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Right... From a young age music seemed like the most important thing in the world. Its always had a disproportionate influence in my life, possibly kept me dreaming of better things, and certainly helped distract, even deflect, from negative ones. It's just something in the background for many people, but there are a lot who've had that similar experience too. It's a form of emotional support, and almost a mirror of deeper concerns. Certainly takes your imagination beyond the end of your street. With all that said, relating that to opening a used record store seems to be a real leap. But I find what I described above really common in people who have done something similar to me, not necessarily in music either. Beyond the fetish of vinyl (it's a sexy format, that's undeniable) it's being a supplier of music, especially older, sometimes neglected music, to a curious and grateful clientele that makes it all worthwhile. People get visably excited, joyous and passionate in my store. A lot of fine conversation to be had. I'm not sure I'd get that running a branch of greggs the bakers... To turn your passion into a job is a risky prospect. Everything you might despise about conventional employment will still be there to an extent. It's a financial risk, but I'd say start small and build up. You have to be self reliant and have a degree of flexibility. But, you can also regularly remind yourself of why you love what you do, and especially what the conventional alternative is.

  • Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Chris Coulthard - Noise is for Heroes records

    Right... From a young age music seemed like the most important thing in the world. Its always had a disproportionate influence in my life, possibly kept me dreaming of better things, and certainly helped distract, even deflect, from negative ones. It's just something in the background for many people, but there are a lot who've had that similar experience too. It's a form of emotional support, and almost a mirror of deeper concerns. Certainly takes your imagination beyond the end of your street. With all that said, relating that to opening a used record store seems to be a real leap. But I find what I described above really common in people who have done something similar to me, not necessarily in music either. Beyond the fetish of vinyl (it's a sexy format, that's undeniable) it's being a supplier of music, especially older, sometimes neglected music, to a curious and grateful clientele that makes it all worthwhile. People get visably excited, joyous and passionate in my store. A lot of fine conversation to be had. I'm not sure I'd get that running a branch of greggs the bakers... To turn your passion into a job is a risky prospect. Everything you might despise about conventional employment will still be there to an extent. It's a financial risk, but I'd say start small and build up. You have to be self reliant and have a degree of flexibility. But, you can also regularly remind yourself of why you love what you do, and especially what the conventional alternative is.

  • Byron - Lords Barbering

    Byron - Lords Barbering

    I asked Byron for a brief outline of why he does what he does. "I fell in to the hair industry when, at the age of 13, my mother opened her first salon in Blackpool, where I’m from. Back then there was still somewhat of a stigma attached to males in the industry; i.e. if you're doing it, you must be gay. I was asked to come and help out at my mum’s shop and by the end of my first shift knew that was my calling. I’ve been in the industry in many different forms, from men’s’ grooming, ladies’ hairdressing, teaching and indeed nail tech for almost 25 years, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. It truly speaks to my creative side and the instant gratification when a costumer leaves the chair happy pays dividends."

  • Byron - Lords Barbering

    Byron - Lords Barbering

    I asked Byron for a brief outline of why he does what he does. "I fell in to the hair industry when, at the age of 13, my mother opened her first salon in Blackpool, where I’m from. Back then there was still somewhat of a stigma attached to males in the industry; i.e. if you're doing it, you must be gay. I was asked to come and help out at my mum’s shop and by the end of my first shift knew that was my calling. I’ve been in the industry in many different forms, from men’s’ grooming, ladies’ hairdressing, teaching and indeed nail tech for almost 25 years, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. It truly speaks to my creative side and the instant gratification when a costumer leaves the chair happy pays dividends."

  • Byron - Lords Barbering

    Byron - Lords Barbering

    I asked Byron for a brief outline of why he does what he does. "I fell in to the hair industry when, at the age of 13, my mother opened her first salon in Blackpool, where I’m from. Back then there was still somewhat of a stigma attached to males in the industry; i.e. if you're doing it, you must be gay. I was asked to come and help out at my mum’s shop and by the end of my first shift knew that was my calling. I’ve been in the industry in many different forms, from men’s’ grooming, ladies’ hairdressing, teaching and indeed nail tech for almost 25 years, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. It truly speaks to my creative side and the instant gratification when a costumer leaves the chair happy pays dividends."

  • Byron - Lords Barbering

    Byron - Lords Barbering

    I asked Byron for a brief outline of why he does what he does. "I fell in to the hair industry when, at the age of 13, my mother opened her first salon in Blackpool, where I’m from. Back then there was still somewhat of a stigma attached to males in the industry; i.e. if you're doing it, you must be gay. I was asked to come and help out at my mum’s shop and by the end of my first shift knew that was my calling. I’ve been in the industry in many different forms, from men’s’ grooming, ladies’ hairdressing, teaching and indeed nail tech for almost 25 years, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. It truly speaks to my creative side and the instant gratification when a costumer leaves the chair happy pays dividends."

  • Byron - Lords Barbering

    Byron - Lords Barbering

    I asked Byron for a brief outline of why he does what he does. "I fell in to the hair industry when, at the age of 13, my mother opened her first salon in Blackpool, where I’m from. Back then there was still somewhat of a stigma attached to males in the industry; i.e. if you're doing it, you must be gay. I was asked to come and help out at my mum’s shop and by the end of my first shift knew that was my calling. I’ve been in the industry in many different forms, from men’s’ grooming, ladies’ hairdressing, teaching and indeed nail tech for almost 25 years, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. It truly speaks to my creative side and the instant gratification when a costumer leaves the chair happy pays dividends."

  • Kevin Nixon

    Kevin Nixon

    I asked fellow Yorkshireman and photographer Kevin Nixon for a few words on why he loves his job. "I have been a professional photographer for 25 years now and am still as passionate now as I was back then. I have mainly been involved in editorial work during that time and have shot for 100’s of different magazines. I mainly specialise in music photography now which I am quite obsessive about. I love the challenge and variety of what I do whether it is shooting a band from the pit or a studio portrait, they all present their own unique challenges which I still find exciting."

  • Kevin Nixon

    Kevin Nixon

    I asked fellow Yorkshireman and photographer Kevin Nixon for a few words on why he loves his job. "I have been a professional photographer for 25 years now and am still as passionate now as I was back then. I have mainly been involved in editorial work during that time and have shot for 100’s of different magazines. I mainly specialise in music photography now which I am quite obsessive about. I love the challenge and variety of what I do whether it is shooting a band from the pit or a studio portrait, they all present their own unique challenges which I still find exciting."

  • Kevin Nixon

    Kevin Nixon

    I asked fellow Yorkshireman and photographer Kevin Nixon for a few words on why he loves his job. "I have been a professional photographer for 25 years now and am still as passionate now as I was back then. I have mainly been involved in editorial work during that time and have shot for 100’s of different magazines. I mainly specialise in music photography now which I am quite obsessive about. I love the challenge and variety of what I do whether it is shooting a band from the pit or a studio portrait, they all present their own unique challenges which I still find exciting."

  • Kevin Nixon

    Kevin Nixon

    I asked fellow Yorkshireman and photographer Kevin Nixon for a few words on why he loves his job. "I have been a professional photographer for 25 years now and am still as passionate now as I was back then. I have mainly been involved in editorial work during that time and have shot for 100’s of different magazines. I mainly specialise in music photography now which I am quite obsessive about. I love the challenge and variety of what I do whether it is shooting a band from the pit or a studio portrait, they all present their own unique challenges which I still find exciting."

  • Kevin Nixon

    Kevin Nixon

    I asked fellow Yorkshireman and photographer Kevin Nixon for a few words on why he loves his job. "I have been a professional photographer for 25 years now and am still as passionate now as I was back then. I have mainly been involved in editorial work during that time and have shot for 100’s of different magazines. I mainly specialise in music photography now which I am quite obsessive about. I love the challenge and variety of what I do whether it is shooting a band from the pit or a studio portrait, they all present their own unique challenges which I still find exciting."

  • Josh Weeden

    Josh Weeden

    I asked Josh for a few words on his chosen career. "After beginning work in sound at the age of 15, over a decade later it still gives me the same rush as it did back then. Listening to something come alive in front of you, be it a song or an actor's performance is an unbeatable experience and to help sculpt that performance is a real privilege."

  • Josh Weeden

    Josh Weeden

    I asked Josh for a few words on his chosen career. "After beginning work in sound at the age of 15, over a decade later it still gives me the same rush as it did back then. Listening to something come alive in front of you, be it a song or an actor's performance is an unbeatable experience and to help sculpt that performance is a real privilege."

  • Josh Weeden

    Josh Weeden

    I asked Josh for a few words on his chosen career. "After beginning work in sound at the age of 15, over a decade later it still gives me the same rush as it did back then. Listening to something come alive in front of you, be it a song or an actor's performance is an unbeatable experience and to help sculpt that performance is a real privilege."

  • Josh Weeden

    Josh Weeden

    I asked Josh for a few words on his chosen career. "After beginning work in sound at the age of 15, over a decade later it still gives me the same rush as it did back then. Listening to something come alive in front of you, be it a song or an actor's performance is an unbeatable experience and to help sculpt that performance is a real privilege."

  • Josh Weeden

    Josh Weeden

    I asked Josh for a few words on his chosen career. "After beginning work in sound at the age of 15, over a decade later it still gives me the same rush as it did back then. Listening to something come alive in front of you, be it a song or an actor's performance is an unbeatable experience and to help sculpt that performance is a real privilege."

  • Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    I asked Dave for a brief note on how he started and his reasons behind it. "I started Laynes 5 years ago. I started making coffee over 5 years before that but between making my first espresso and opening Laynes I was lucky enough to travel a heck of a lot as a touring guitar tech. This was when I started to see coffee shops all over the US and Europe. There are a few that really stuck with me and my mission soon became to come back to Leeds and create a space in the city that was welcoming to all and made quality coffee an option to everyone who wanted it."

  • Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    I asked Dave for a brief note on how he started and his reasons behind it. "I started Laynes 5 years ago. I started making coffee over 5 years before that but between making my first espresso and opening Laynes I was lucky enough to travel a heck of a lot as a touring guitar tech. This was when I started to see coffee shops all over the US and Europe. There are a few that really stuck with me and my mission soon became to come back to Leeds and create a space in the city that was welcoming to all and made quality coffee an option to everyone who wanted it."

  • Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    I asked Dave for a brief note on how he started and his reasons behind it. "I started Laynes 5 years ago. I started making coffee over 5 years before that but between making my first espresso and opening Laynes I was lucky enough to travel a heck of a lot as a touring guitar tech. This was when I started to see coffee shops all over the US and Europe. There are a few that really stuck with me and my mission soon became to come back to Leeds and create a space in the city that was welcoming to all and made quality coffee an option to everyone who wanted it."

  • Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    I asked Dave for a brief note on how he started and his reasons behind it. "I started Laynes 5 years ago. I started making coffee over 5 years before that but between making my first espresso and opening Laynes I was lucky enough to travel a heck of a lot as a touring guitar tech. This was when I started to see coffee shops all over the US and Europe. There are a few that really stuck with me and my mission soon became to come back to Leeds and create a space in the city that was welcoming to all and made quality coffee an option to everyone who wanted it."

  • Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    Dave Olejnik - Laynes Espresso

    I asked Dave for a brief note on how he started and his reasons behind it. "I started Laynes 5 years ago. I started making coffee over 5 years before that but between making my first espresso and opening Laynes I was lucky enough to travel a heck of a lot as a touring guitar tech. This was when I started to see coffee shops all over the US and Europe. There are a few that really stuck with me and my mission soon became to come back to Leeds and create a space in the city that was welcoming to all and made quality coffee an option to everyone who wanted it."

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