Music stores Montreal

Established for more than 20 years in the neighborhood, Atom Heart is a store that not only has the merit of being very pretty, but is also one of the few in Montreal to offer such a wide range of rock, alternative and electronic music produced under independent labels. If you don't find what you're looking for, we'll be more than happy to find it for you. To get an idea of the inventory, check out the online store or follow the Facebook page to keep up with new arrivals, which are constant.

Its name is reminiscent of the title of a Beastie Boys opus. Founded in 2001 and housed in a colorful little house on Mont-Royal Avenue, the store specializes in the sale of new and used vinyl and CDs, including many rarities, in all styles of music (punk, funk, metal, garage, alternative, hip-hop, etc.). You'll also find video games from another era, posters and eclectic items (sunglasses, coffee mugs, etc.). Bonus: arcade machines for a touch of nostalgia!

Quite simply the largest independent vinyl buying and selling shop in town. From classic to punk, the new is next to the used in airy alleys where it is good to stroll in search of the rare gem. It's also a showcase for local bands who can sell their products there. At the same time, the store buys, lovingly repairs and resells turntables and speakers that will bring your latest acquisitions to life. Note for aficionados: 2 to 3 annual arrivals of rarities from Japan. Also some CDs for decoration.

This store is dedicated to promoting French-language song and sells nearly 30,000 products: vinyl records (33-rpm and 45-rpm), but also cassettes, CDs, DVDs, magazines, books and videos. All styles of music are available at varying prices (new and used). The owners are true enthusiasts and will be happy to guide you through the store and find what you are looking for. For Celine Dion lovers, a "Célinothèque" contains about 1,000 articles about her career. An impressive collection!

"The largest selection of local music in Montreal! ». This is how this small boutique, founded in 1987 by fans of the independent scene, defines itself. It's the ideal place to find CDs and vinyls of alternative, indie, rock and emerging music, often exclusively, all at more than fair prices. There are also several independent newspapers and old audio equipment. The shop also sells concert tickets at great prices (see Facebook page). Great selection of independent and local francophone artists.

Founded in 1971, Cheap Thrills was the first used record store in Montreal. Since then, the premises have become a reference in terms of new or used CDs and vinyls. Specialized in jazz, avant-garde, experimental music and blues, the boutique also offers a wide choice of soul, world music, rock and alternative music, etc. Here we prioritize rare, less well-known records, since fashionable pop rock is easily found elsewhere in major record stores. The online catalogue of the shop has more than 10,000 CDs and vinyls....

Located on trendy Bernard Avenue, in the heart of Mile End, and a stone's throw from bars and cafés that feature local bands (such as the Dépanneur Café), this independent record store promotes the local scene. Experimental rock, indie, jazz, folk, blues or world music, you'll find every musical style, even if Phonopolis specializes above all in the underground. Don't forget to take a look at the showcase which looks like a "mini-exhibition". The place also hosts events (check the website).