The COVID-19 pandemic has cut short the lifetime of yet another renowned music brand. Brooklyn record store Halcyon‘s owners have announced that they must discontinue operations indefinitely following 20 years in business.

Management had announced on March 13th that the shop would temporarily close to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. “As we look back on the past 20 years, we are grateful to have served the Brooklyn community and beyond for so long,” reads a May 13th statement. “We have come to the decision that it is now time that we close our doors for the foreseeable future, but we do hope to re-open in the future when the time is right.”

 

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We opened our doors on September 9, 1999 in a small shop on Smith Street in Brooklyn, selling a wide variety of vinyl records from dance, jazz, funk, soul, rock, hip hop, techno, house and beyond. A common thread true to Halcyon’s ethos throughout the past two decades has been the shop’s dedication to creating and fostering a community around music, with our motto “united against silence” ringing true. We have come to the decision that now is the time we close our doors for the foreseeable future – we hope to reopen one day when the time is right. For now, we want to thank you all for your love, your loyalty and your community – you’ve inspired us throughout the years. Music is our culture’s heartbeat that carries us all through the good, the bad, the exceptional and the mundane. We encourage you all to keep Halcyon’s heartbeat going in your homes, your hearts and your lives. Thank you to you all who have been our family for the past 20 years. Until we meet again. ?? #halcyon #unitedagainstsilence #vinylrecords #vinylcommunity

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Halcyon first opened on September 9th, 1999. In the two decades since, they’ve catered especially to fans of hip-hop and electronic music with their selection of vinyl records. As reported by Big Shot Magazine, the store occupied spaces in Carroll Gardens, Dumbo and defunct nightclub Output‘s Williamsburg location. Its latest incarnation also recently hosted performances by the likes of Ellen Allien and Mr. C.

Halcyon’s management ended their announcement with a message of hope. “Music is our culture’s heartbeat that carries us all through the good, the bad, the exceptional and the mundane,” they wrote. “We encourage you all to keep Halcyon’s heartbeat going in your homes, your hearts and your lives, always.”