Phonopolis Record Store opens on Parc Ave
by Tessa SmithA few great new shops have opened up in the Mile End of Montreal that I think are worth highlighting. And many of them are multi-purpose spaces for community activities or meeting places for artists of all kinds. YAh! The most recent opening is Phonopolis on Parc Ave, just below Saint Viateur. Phonopolis is a record shop that was opened a few weeks ago by Nathan from Shapes and Sizes.
They’ve got a great selection of records: new and old, world and local, indie and otherwise, plus lots of CDs and cheap cassettes.
And they’re stocking posters by local artists, including Tyler Rauman, Quinn Caruana, seripop, as well as tickets for blue skies turn black shows.
Mile End is becoming Little Victoria, what with the opening of Wooden Apples just down the block on Parc, and the seeming influx of Victorians and their bands.
In other local business news, just a month ago Drawn and Quarterly opened their comic and graphic novel store on Bernard ave. So if you’ve been holed up at home or at work for the last little while, I’d recommend taking a stroll around Mile End and checking out some of these new spots. It’s exciting to see the area developing in the direction of a mutually supportive arts community amidst some of the gentrification that’s also taking place.
Phonopolis is located at: 5403A Parc Ave
They’re open Tuesday to Sunday noon-7pm
Contact: 514. 270. 4442 or phonelopie at gmail
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Published on: November 8th, 2007
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About: Tessa Smith
Mainly about writing, playing music, being bossy, cooking, studying. I co-run Fixture Records, play with my band, Brave Radar, and volunteer as Site Editor for Indyish.com
All these new hidden treasures popping up around town make me really giddy. Maybe I’ll go on a little photo journey on Saturday around the neighbourhood if it’s nice and sunny.
Posted on November 8th, 2007 at 6:16 pm [permalink]
that would be great! i was hoping to have a picture of phonopolis but my camera is at a friend’s place. if i wasn’t out of town on saturday i’d love to go photo-ing with you. new pretty shops…
Posted on November 8th, 2007 at 7:20 pm [permalink]
finally got up to the store this afternoon. amazing selection of vinyl and cds. picked up a nice ike & tina compilation. first of many visits. well done mr. gage.
Posted on November 17th, 2007 at 5:23 pm [permalink]
They have a great selection of well-priced music, but what really got me were the beautiful posters from Montreal concerts. This was pretty much the last thing missing from that stretch of Mile End, and I think it fits in perfectly.
Posted on November 22nd, 2007 at 12:50 am [permalink]