Daystar Records Opens in Burbank
Owners Josh Collins and Emily Troedson bring a new space for vinyl and live music to Burbank.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Daystar Records opened in Burbank, California, on March 27, 2026. The store specializes in vinyl soundtracks, rare records, and music from local artists.
Why it matters
The shop aims to bridge the gap between passion for the arts and the local community by providing a central venue for music discovery. Owners Josh Collins and Emily Troedson designed the space to foster connection through shared listening experiences.
The store operates from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday hours set from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The players
Josh Collins
He is the co-owner of Daystar Records and the proprietor of the record label Sun Cru.
Emily Troedson
She is the co-owner of Daystar Records and partnered with Josh Collins to launch the shop.
Indighost
This is a musical act scheduled to perform live in-store events at the shop.
DJ Ari Love
This artist is a performer scheduled to host DJ sets and holiday-themed activities at the shop.
The details
Customers can test records on speakers to listen together, while the store also hosts frequent live music and DJ sets. The owners, who include Sun Cru label head Josh Collins, plan to expand offerings to include film screenings in the coming months.
Timeline
Daystar Records opened in Burbank on March 27, 2026.
Indighost performs at the shop on October 24, 2026, at 4 p.m.
DJ Ari Love hosts sets and Halloween activities on October 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
Daystar Records follows the broader trend of independent music retailers capitalizing on the sustained consumer demand for physical audio media. The store positions itself against legacy retailers by emphasizing local artist curation and interactive community programming.
Shoppers can visit the store on weekends for free live music performances and interactive record listening sessions. Customers interested in rare vinyl or local artist releases now have a dedicated storefront available during their standard Tuesday through Sunday business hours.
The takeaway
The store creates a unique social environment by prioritizing shared listening over isolated retail transactions. Residents can engage with the local music scene by attending the scheduled weekend live performances and future film screening events.
What happens next
Indighost performs on October 24, 2026, at 4 p.m., followed by DJ Ari Love hosting Halloween activities on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MyBurbank.
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