Tag Archive for the term: record store

On Aug 9, 2008, Bongo Beat will officially be a Montreal based record label. We will be a part of the fabric of one of the most exciting musical centres on the planet. I am originally from Montreal and our new office will actually be in the house where I grew up; where my parents [...]

Cheap Thrills was Montreal’s first used record shop and the first Canadian record store to sell via the web. This year is their 37th year in business so it seems like about time to celebrate. Stop by La Sala Rossa on May 3rd for their anniversary party with performances by Clues, Torngat, and Anemones.
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Is in Prince George? Will wonders never cease!! Personally I suspect it’s because of the Roller Derby team founded through the store, the Meow Girls, who seem heart-warmingly kickass. That and the liveshows in house, cheap beers, active campaigning, a good sense of humour, 1 dollar record bins, and big hearts, I’m guessin’.

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Having recently opened an independent record store, I’ve quickly become acquainted with the challenges that face small stores like mine, and the independent record industry in general. Although I would by no means describe these challenges as insurmountable, I do think they warrant a discussion of the way we do business.
As many of you know, [...]

A 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 [...]