Freebird Records, Dublin, Ireland

With four decades under their belt, Freebird have mastered the art of the indie record store in Ireland. Famous customers include Ryan Adams, Robert Plant and André 3000 – and if that’s not a stamp of approval, we don’t know what is. It’s tucked away down an alley that leads to The Secret Book And Record Store, which only serves to stoke the feeling that you’re in on to something no one else knows exists.