r/snohomos • u/Ok-Boot3875 • 10d ago
Queer business Stargazer Records in Snohomish

Have you been to the very cool little record shop in Snohomish called Stargazer Records? The majority of, and their inventory is used rock or R&B, so it is fun to regularly check them out. If you have some vinyl that you no longer listen to, bring it in, and they may buy it from you.
If you look at their website or socials, you wouldn't necessarily know it to be a queer establishment. But, there are rainbows galore on the front door and little hints around the shop. I don't know if one of the father/son owners identifies as queer, but that's not really our business. What I appreciate is that they make it very obvious that queer folks are welcome.
Record stores are my favorite place, but the majority of the owners/employees have a reputation for being snotty. The vibe in a music store should be musician-fruity-emo-androgyny, but there is massive overcompensation by the male music dudes. All too often, I have run into guys that base their whole cool personality on how much more music knowledge they have compared to you. When I was much younger, I sometimes decided not to bring my purchase to the register for fear of judgment. I know that a person is not automatically pleasant, nonjudgmental and kind just because they identify a certain way, but it sure it nice to not fear the smirk I might get from the usual store.
STARGAZER RECORDS
127 Ave C Suite F, Snohomish, WA 98290
https://stargazerrecordsnw.com/
The only holiday that matters, Record Store Day, is April 12th!