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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 2d

✨ We're having a 2-day online sale!! ✨

Use promo code OCT15 for 15% off vinyl, CDs, merch, posters, Blu-ray & more online at Amoeba.com. Plus, music and movies SHIP FREE to the U.S.!

[Discount not valid in-store. Sale ends October 10, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.]

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 3d

JUST ANNOUNCED: JMSN is playing a live set + signing his new album "...it's only about u if you think it is." at Amoeba Hollywood Wednesday, October 15 at 5pm!

✨ Free/all ages show.

✨ To attend the signing, purchase the new LP at Amoeba Hollywood on 10/15.

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 4d

LA's own Rocket is playing a free show + signing their new album "R is for Rocket" at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm!

✨ To attend the signing, purchase "R is for Rocket" IN PERSON at Amoeba Hollywood.

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 5d

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with @anamanaguchi.bsky.social!

The New York rock/pop band, chiptune pioneers, and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World video game music composers go record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood. Check out what they found!

Watch the full video: youtu.be/Rn7nIIFWdWw

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 8d

Megadeth has announced their last studio album and we'll have a special Amoeba Exclusive color vinyl pressing! "Megadeth" will be available January 23, 2026 via BLKIIBLK on limited edition Golden Discs 2LP vinyl. Only 200 made!

Pre-order it here: www.amoeba.com/megadeth-amo...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 11d

JUST ANNOUNCED: John C. Reilly (aka Mister Romantic) is signing his new album "What's Not To Love?" at Amoeba San Francisco Saturday, October 11th at 5pm!

✨ Pre-order "What’s Not to Love?" at Amoeba SF beginning October 1st to get a wristband for this event.

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 12d

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Neko Case!

Singer/songwriter Neko Case goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about some of her favorite powerful female vocalists, including Nina Hagen, Warda, and Rickie Lee Jones.

Watch the full video: youtu.be/ISkLBbZpBh8

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 15d

Come celebrate Neko Case''s new album "Neon Grey Midnight Green" at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm!

You could win cool prizes, including notebooks, pencils, patches, signed art cards, and a pair of tickets to see Neko Case live at The Bellwether on Nov 10th!

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 19d

JUST ANNOUNCED: Fred Armisen is performing live + signing his new album "100 Sound Effects" at Amoeba Hollywood October 1st at 5pm!

✨ To attend the signing, purchase "100 Sound Effects" on vinyl IN PERSON at Amoeba Hollywood starting 9/26. Space is limited!

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 21d

New "What's In my Bag?" episode with Spinal Tap!!!

Heavy metal legends David St. Hubbins & Nigel Tufnel of Spinal Tap go digging through the racks at Amoeba Hollywood and it's every bit as epic as you'd imagine. 🤘

Watch the video: youtu.be/eOALVpbdwOY

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 24d

Our stores are having listening parties for Jazz Dispensary's new compilation "Dream a Dream with Studio G: Cratedigger's Archive (1970–2009)" this Thursday, September 18th at 5pm! Live DJ sets, plus raffles for Jazz Dispensary vinyl & other goodies.

Details:
www.amoeba.com/our-stores/s...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · 26d

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Kyle Mooney!

Comedian, actor, writer & musician Kyle M goes digging at Amoeba Hollywood for VHS tapes, 12" vinyl, 7" singles, disco renditions of songs from The Wizard of Oz & more!

Watch the full video: youtu.be/C9PFvXsSbe8

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 9

Did you know Amoeba Hollywood has vinyl sections for used records $10 & under? Our staffer Derich shows where to find them in the store!

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 8

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with Geordie Greep!

English musician Geordie Greep dives deep into jazz and jazz fusion records at Amoeba San Francisco! He talks about Art Ensemble of Chicago, his favorite jazz pianist Roland Hanna & lots more.

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/zpj9OS8D79U

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 7

Amoeba Hollywood is having an early listening party for Twenty One Pilots' new album this Monday, Sept 8 at 5pm!

Hear "Breach" before it's released, get a free poster & wristband (while they last) and pre-order the exclusive Picture Discs!

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

#BreachFirstListen

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 3

John Carpenter, Cody & Daniel Davies return to Amoeba Hollywood to sign the "Halloween: The Complete Expanded Collection" deluxe limited box sets October 3rd at 5pm!

🎟️ Tickets are available now with pre-purchase of the 6LP or 3CD in-store at Amoeba Hollywood.

Info: www.amoeba.com/live-shows/u...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 2

You're welcome! We'll see you on Monday!

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 2

Chalino Sanchez's 1992 album "El Pela Vacas," which features some of his greatest corrido compositions, has been newly remastered and reissued via Craft Recordings on limited edition Amoeba Exclusive opaque silver vinyl!

Get it here: www.amoeba.com/el-pela-vaca...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Sep 2

Nope! You just show up a little before 5pm on Monday. No RSVP or purchase required to attend.

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Aug 27

[Part 7] Amoeba staffer Mia talks about one of her favorite sections at Amoeba Hollywood: world music CDs! With a store this big, there's a lot to explore!

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Aug 25

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with The Beths!

Liz Stokes and Jonathan Pearce from the New Zealand indie rock band The Beths go record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talk about Rilo Kiley, Split Enz, The White Stripes & more.

Watch the full video: youtu.be/-btvpq8B6zc

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Aug 11

New "What's In My Bag?" episode with David Byrne!!

Singer, songwriter & Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne goes shopping at Amoeba Hollywood and talks about Indian classical music, Fela Kuti, his forthcoming album "Who Is The Sky?" and more.

👉 Watch the full video: youtu.be/MQJT1H5OLeE

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Aug 8

We're excited to announce an Amoeba Exclusive pressing of the "Weapons" soundtrack! It will be released October 17th via Waxwork Records on limited edition 180-gram rust with red splatter vinyl and a lenticular cover. Only 150 copies pressed!

Pre-order it here: www.amoeba.com/weapons-ost-...

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Aug 7

[Part 6] Check out some of our staff's favorite sections of Amoeba Hollywood, including soundtrack vinyl, electronic CDs, and soul vinyl. With a store this big, there's a lot to explore!

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Amoeba Music @amoebamusic.bsky.social · Aug 5

Return To Dust is playing a special acoustic set and signing their new "Speak Like The Dead" EP at Amoeba Hollywood TODAY at 5pm!

✨ Show is free/all-ages.

✨ Tickets to attend the signing are available with purchase of "Speak Like The Dead" in-store only at Amoeba Hollywood.

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