EXPLORING THE WORLD &
SNIFFING OUT KILLER RECORDS

Over the past few years (2019-2022), xcaiticx has gone through a period of frequent and localised lockdowns as well as the surgery of spinal fusion that have left xcaiticx at home, and could only do some online diggings, which has been very surreal. Now the tough times are over and it’s time to go offline and dig in record stores, flea markets, yard sales, and anywhere else records are available. So, xcaiticx has made a list of top destinations for record digging, and has invited some of his friends to go with him (some of them are from the local) in hopes of digging rare records in different cities.

As xcaiticx was making plans, his friend asked him out of the blue why he wasn't taking advantage of the opportunity to meet more people. xcaiticx was so intrigued by the offer that a whole new idea was born.

If you happen to be in one of these cities or are planning to visit one of these places at the same time, you're welcome to join xcaiticx in his gallivants for music discovery and record hunting. xcaiticx will be offering a few slots on each gallivant so you can dig with him, explore the history of the city together, and enjoy food and wine together.

Eventually, these gallivants will be documented and published through photos and films. Perhaps in the future, many things related to these experiences will be released, such as picture books, record store guides, interviews with musicians and vinyl collectors, and so on - in short, anything is possible.


2019年,新冠疫情席卷而来,随之而来的是无休止的居家封控,而随着疫情逐渐褪去,xcaiticx又因为接受了腰椎融合手术而需要严格卧床。因此在2019年至2022年的这三年里,xcaiticx不得不被困在家中,即便是淘盘也只能通过网络进行。随着疫情的结束和身体的恢复,xcaiticx决定追回失去的三年时光,去造访全世界不同国家的不同城市,不仅仅是为了继续寻找当地最抓耳和最稀有的黑胶唱片,也是为了享受探索异域的文化和风情,同时品尝各种美食和美酒。

如果你恰好在xcaiticx将要造访的城市,或者你也有意向和计划去往这些地方,那么xcaiticx很欢迎你的加入,共同探索和体验在地文化,尽情享受唱片、文化和美食所带来的幸福感。

最终,这些旅程都将会用影像的方式记录下来。或许在不久的将来,更多有关这些旅程的细节和体验会以不同的形式进行整理发布,或许是一本画册,可能是一本唱片店指南,也可能是对音乐人或黑胶藏家的真人采访。简单来说,一切皆有可能。

  • GUBEI, SHANGHAI/上海

  • SHIBUYA, TOKYO/東京

  • SUKHUMVIT, BANGKOK/กรุงเทพมหานคร

  • TAY HO, HANOI/HÀ NỘI

  • BÌNH THẠNH, SAIGON/SÀI GÒN

  • DOUN PENH, PHNOM PENH/ភ្នំពេញ

  • SOHO, NEW YORK CITY

  • DOWNTOWN, LOS ANGELES

  • NICE, FRENCH RIVIERA/CÔTE D’AZUR

  • MONACO CITY/MONACO-VILLE

  • CAPRI, NAPLES/NAPOLI

目的地 | TOP DESTINATIONS

GroovesKick is a series of journeys & adventures, filled with music, arts, as well as vinyl records and those who still love to spin the black circle. Whether you are a music lover who has discovered a passion for vinyl records or one who is looking to explore the boundaries of analog world, a series of events from GroovesKick, mainly organized by xcaiticx, to satisfy any craving are on every corner. Get ready for an epic adventure straight out of a storybook.


GroovesKick聚焦现实世界,是一系列基于不同目的地的特别体验。它的世界充满了音乐与艺术,不论是黑胶唱片,还是那些依旧对黑胶唱片充满热情的人,他们是永远的主角和焦点。

以GroovesKick为名,xcaiticx将在现实世界里组织一系列的主题活动,围绕着黑胶和黑胶爱好者两个视角在不同的地域展现不同的特色,进行一场场特别的“探险”,尽情体验在地文化。

PICK A DESTINATION,
& DIG HARD.

MUSIC, GOURMET &
RECORD STORES.

  • Pick a destination from GroovesKick’s gallivant schedule that really grabs your attention.

  • Once you make the decision, book a seat for this gallivant. Due to limited seats, your booking is subject to review and final approval. Please wait until you receive the confirmation.

  • Once you receive the confirmation that your seat is secured & reserved, you can book your hotel and transportation for this journey according to the schedule I provide for your gallivant.

  • Just remember to leave the space for vinyl records! You are expecting lots of pick-ups and finds of great records during the journey.

TOP DESTINATIONS

  • SHANGHAI

    上海

  • TOKYO

    東京

  • NEW YORK CITY

  • LOS ANGELES

  • HO CHI MINH CITY

    THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

  • HANOI

    HÀ NỘI

  • PHNOM PENH

    ភ្នំពេញ

  • FRENCH RIVIERA

    CÔTE D'AZUR

A Guide for
Record Collectors
to Explore & Dig.

Visiting a new city and can’t join xcaiticx’s gallivants? Not a problem if you have this Record Guide, presented by xcaiticx, with you. It maps out the major record stores in the area and gives you several ways to explore the city.

如果你来到了一座陌生的城市却又无法加入xcaiticx的行程,你就需要一份xcaiticx编辑的唱片店地图。这份地图详细列出了这座城市里不可错过的唱片店,同时也提供了几种不同的方式去体验在地文化。