Wax & Wane
a record shop in Moda, Istanbul

Wax & Wane

Sad songs, warm room.

Every era of your life deserves a soundtrack. Come dig for yours.

Find the shop

open Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 21:00
A drawn turntable with a burgundy-labelled record turning, and three autumn leaves now spinning: your feelings

Side A

Track 01

The crates

New pressings and used records, side by side. Some are brand new; some have already lived a whole life with somebody else. Both still have plenty to say.

New vinyl

Fresh out of the shrink-wrap, for the record you've had on repeat in your head.

first listens

Used vinyl

Records with a past. Someone loved these before you, and now it's your turn.

second chances

Two turntables

Put it on before you take it home. Try the bridge, then decide.

no commitment yet
Track 02

The listening corner

Two turntables in a corner of the shop, for the moment before you decide. Pull a record from the crates, drop the needle, and give it the full side it asks for.

Two turntables, one corner

Bring a friend and take one each, or sit with a sad song on your own. Either way, nobody rushes you.

bring tissues, just in case

Side B

Track 03

19:30every Thursday

Thursday listening sessions

We put the needle down at 19:30 and listen together, start to finish.

phones face down, hearts face up
Track 04

Come by

A little shop on a street you'll want to walk down twice.

Where

Wax & Wane
Moda Caddesi 42
Kadıköy, Istanbul

When

Tuesday to Sunday12:00 to 21:00
MondayClosed
Thursday session19:30
Mondays are for missing us.
Track 05