Record Store Day Has Found its Groove with Bruno Mars as Ambassador
In a move that's sure to bring fans together, Record Store Day has officially named Bruno Mars its 2026 ambassador. The singer is set to release his highly anticipated fourth album, The Romantic, on February 27, and will embark on an accompanying world tour, solidifying his status as one of the most versatile artists of our time.
Mars' affinity for record stores was evident during a special video shoot at Las Vegas' Moondog Records shop. "You get the chance to immerse yourself, surround yourself with music," he said, emphasizing the sensory experience of being in a physical space surrounded by art and music. This sentiment is echoed in his own creative process, where collaboration and experimentation are key.
As part of Record Store Day's special releases on April 18, Mars will be releasing The Collaborations, a compilation album featuring standout joint efforts with artists like Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga, and Rosé. Tracks such as "Uptown Funk," "Die With A Smile," and the Grammy-nominated "Apt." will be showcased on the LP.
But before that, fans can expect Mars to partner with over 200 record stores across the U.S. for listening parties in February, just prior to the release of his album on February 27. It's a chance for fans to connect with like-minded music lovers and experience The Romantic in a unique setting.
Record Store Day co-founder Michael Kurtz praised Mars' involvement, saying, "We're thrilled to have Bruno Mars as our 2026 Ambassador... He has done a similar thing throughout his life and career, working across different genres, with his wide range of projects and collaborators, all for the love of music and the emotions it brings up." With this appointment, Record Store Day is sure to bring in a new wave of fans who share its passion for vinyl and live music.
In a move that's sure to bring fans together, Record Store Day has officially named Bruno Mars its 2026 ambassador. The singer is set to release his highly anticipated fourth album, The Romantic, on February 27, and will embark on an accompanying world tour, solidifying his status as one of the most versatile artists of our time.
Mars' affinity for record stores was evident during a special video shoot at Las Vegas' Moondog Records shop. "You get the chance to immerse yourself, surround yourself with music," he said, emphasizing the sensory experience of being in a physical space surrounded by art and music. This sentiment is echoed in his own creative process, where collaboration and experimentation are key.
As part of Record Store Day's special releases on April 18, Mars will be releasing The Collaborations, a compilation album featuring standout joint efforts with artists like Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga, and Rosé. Tracks such as "Uptown Funk," "Die With A Smile," and the Grammy-nominated "Apt." will be showcased on the LP.
But before that, fans can expect Mars to partner with over 200 record stores across the U.S. for listening parties in February, just prior to the release of his album on February 27. It's a chance for fans to connect with like-minded music lovers and experience The Romantic in a unique setting.
Record Store Day co-founder Michael Kurtz praised Mars' involvement, saying, "We're thrilled to have Bruno Mars as our 2026 Ambassador... He has done a similar thing throughout his life and career, working across different genres, with his wide range of projects and collaborators, all for the love of music and the emotions it brings up." With this appointment, Record Store Day is sure to bring in a new wave of fans who share its passion for vinyl and live music.
I mean, think about it... Bruno Mars gets picked as the ambassador for Record Store Day and suddenly they're releasing all these special editions on April 18? That's just too convenient. It's like they want to cash in on his popularity or something. And what's with this listening party thingy? Just a way to get people to spend more money, right? 
Meanwhile, Mars is all about the sensory experience of record stores... yeah sure, and I'm the Queen of England 
. The fact that Record Store Day co-founder Michael Kurtz said they're thrilled to have him on board because he's done similar things throughout his life just smells like an attempt to spin a PR story. Something fishy going on here... 
. its a great way 4 fans to bond over music n share the experience. and let's be real, bruno mars ain't changin life w/ this appointment 
. he's still gonna make his own music, tour, n live life on his terms. but hey, more vinyl sales r always a good thang 
I'm so stoked about Bruno Mars being Record Store Day's ambassador! 
. The collaborations on his new album sound amazing too 
). Can't wait to check out the listening parties at record stores across the US - it's a great way for fans to connect with each other over their shared love of music 
. And a new wave of fans who appreciate vinyl and live music? Yes, please! 
. And what's with the collaboration album? Is that really necessary? It's just a bunch of artists messing around and producing some stuff that'll probably get played once or twice before getting stuck in the depths of Spotify 
. I mean, can't they just release the album online like everyone else and save us all some hassle?
. He's all about spreading love and music, and that vibe aligns perfectly with what RSD is all about. It's awesome to see artists using their platform to connect with fans in a meaningful way, like these listening parties at record stores across the U.S. - it's like a big music community coming together 
i'm so stoked about bruno mars being the ambassador for record store day 
he's just so talented and passionate about music, you know? and it's amazing that he's all about collaborating with other artists 
it's like, his whole vibe is just about spreading love and good vibes through his music 
i mean, who wouldn't want to connect with fellow music lovers over a shared love of bruno mars' new album? it's like, the ultimate fan experience 
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can't wait to get my hands on that! maybe Mars will even come to my local record store 
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The way he talks about being immersed in record stores, it's like he's speaking my language 
. And can we talk about how cool it is that he's releasing some awesome joint tracks with Mark Ronson and Lady Gaga? It's gonna be a wild ride! But what really gets me excited is the listening party thing – getting to experience new music in a cozy record store setting, surrounded by fellow music lovers... it's like a dream come true 
. And now with him involved, it's gonna be even more epic! Can you imagine listening to tracks from "Uptown Funk" in a quiet record store? Perfect 
I mean, have you seen that video shoot at Moondog Records? The dude is all about that record store life and it's infectious. And can we talk about the collaborations on his new album? Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga, Rosé... it's a match made in music heaven 
! I mean, have you seen that special video shoot at Moondog Records? The dude is so passionate about records and music, it's infectious 
can't wait for the listening parties in Feb too, gonna be a great chance to connect with fellow music lovers and get hyped for his new album 
. It's great that he's getting involved in the community like this, especially with the listening parties across 200+ record stores in the US... that's gonna be so much fun!