The Story
Get Hip Recordings is both a full-line record store and an independent record label on the North Side, with a particular emphasis on garage rock and its offshoots. The shop sells new and used records and operates above Bicycle Heaven, making the building a double destination.
As both retailer and label, Get Hip occupies a unique position in Pittsburgh's music ecosystem. They do not just sell records. They produce them, championing the garage rock and underground music scenes that have deep roots in Pittsburgh.
What Makes It Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has always punched above its weight in the music world, and Get Hip Recordings is both a preservationist and an active participant in that legacy. Operating a record label and a record store from the same North Side location keeps Pittsburgh's independent music culture alive and thriving.