606 Records ended up being a great surprise during my stay in Chicago since it was right down the…read morestreet from my Airbnb. I originally stopped in because it was recommended by Pinwheel Records, and I'm really glad I did. The shop has an incredible selection and the staff was extremely knowledgeable. Drew especially was fantastic to talk with. I asked about local Chicago music and he immediately had great recommendations and insight into the scene. One of the coolest things about the shop is that 606 has its own label, and I was able to pick up a limited release of Balance: A Compilation Without Boundaries -- featuring artists with parallels to the city of Chicago, experimenting sonically & balanced with music.  You can tell this place genuinely cares about music discovery and supporting artists. Definitely worth a stop if you're digging around Chicago for records beyond the usual mainstream finds. I was traveling and like Pinwheel, 606 was also able to ship my purchases home for me. Shops like this proved to me the Chicago music scene is extremely vibrant!

Just WOW! Cool location in Pilsen around the corner from the thrift stores and a few restaurants…read more Old school and chill. Lots of cutouts, a dream come true $2-$5 eveywhere! Kewl digging

Such a great place to listen to some old school rock n roll. The space fits a good amount of…read morepeople, it has an upstairs so you can get a good view of the stage if you get there early enough. They also have an outdoor area. They have a wide selection of beers and some seltzers. The red moody light really sets the ambiance. Loved listening to music here, cant wait for their next shows!

Seeing Slomosa on 04/25/26 was the 2nd time visiting this great venue and had I an awesome time,…read moreonce again. The staff were all kind and took great care of us. The slope of the main floor gave everyone a great view of the stage. Bar was well stocked with some diverse options. Thanks Reggie's! (pictures from 1st visit seeing Shaun James)

The Shane Campbell Gallery might just be my new favorite gallery. Their current exhibition is of…read moreJonas Wood's Tennis Court Drawings. Jonas Wood is one of the greatest artist alive today and they've represented Jonas for years. Their gallery space is beautiful and everyone working here is super friendly and knowledgeable about the art. They also have a great selection of artist monographs. I wanted to personally thank Avery for helping me with getting a signed poster by Wood. I'm a huge fan of Wood's work and this really means a lot to me personally. If you're anywhere near Chicago, go see this gallery. They consistently have some of the best shows and they're great people.

From the owner: Gallery Artists: Alma Allen…read moreAlex Becerra Chris Bradley Jesse Chapman Paul Cowan Ann Craven Kim Fisher Joanne Greenbaum Mark Grotjahn Jay Heikes Margarete Jakschik Shio Kusaka Mimi Lauter David Leggett Tony Lewis John McAllister Suzanne McClelland Jason Meadows William J. O'Brien Alex Olson Anthony Pearson Adam Pendleton Zak Prekop Amanda Ross-Ho Lisa Williamson Jonas Wood Yui Yaegashi

After speaking to the staff and owner this store seems to be only open on Saturdays. The original…read moreowner had passed away and now family with other commitments throughout the week, keep the operation going for it's storied 50 year existence. We ventured to Bridgeport and we were lucky to find them open. I love finding stores like this because you have the opportunity to dig for the gems. The staff at Let's Boogie has been working dilligently to get the store more organized, and the items priced. There is stuff everywhere, from vintage vinyl, CD'S, tapes, DVDS and even VHS. They are still actively buying and getting new sealed albums also. I found a bunch of stuff I didn't know I was looking, and a few I left behind because I was over my budget. Prices are comparable to what you would find on Discogs but you may be able to work something out with the owner. Enjoy!! I know I did, and will definitely hit this spot again when I'm back in Chicago.

After 4 years of living in the area, I was happy to see Let's Boogie open on a semi-regular basis…read more The shop is open every Saturday between 11 to 6. My fiancé and I strolled in one afternoon and so happy we did. Let's Boogie has a great selection of rock, jazz, blues, new wave, house and dance records. We picked a bunch at reasonable prices too. When we were ready to check out, we met Jason who runs the store. He showed us old family photos of the store through the years. This is definitely a Bridgeport staple so it's great to see a new generation of customers coming though. I'll definitely make it a Saturday tradition to visit Let's Boogie!

The owner was super nice and and we had a nice chat. The service was great and I will be coming…read moreback whenever I want to rent something. 11/10 would recommend

Amazing selection, especially the horror section. Glad places like this still exist. Really took me…read moreback.

Awesome used bookstore in West loop! It's tucked under the green/pink line near the Clinton stop…read more The selection of books is insane and it's well priced! They have a bit of everything from cookbooks to political history, you can find just what you're looking for here. They even have a selection of a new books. The staff is always helpful! I'd definitely recommend!!

Absolutely adore this used book store! I can always find something new to read and the employees…read moreare consistently helpful with making recommendations or pointing me in the right direction. One of my favorite book stores in chicago

Victory Records is the largest indie label out there! Even though I may not be a fan of all of…read morethere artists or majority of them, but i get it. Over the past few decades they have employed alot people from local punk, indie or hardcore labels in there staffing and have built an empire behind it. Besides just being a huge label and an internal distribution center for smaller indie labels, Victory also prints merchandise for bands or anyone not part of the company. the prices are super cheap and fair and it's quick turnaround! Sometimes i had to go back the following day to get the full order or so as it was a missing an item or two but they are great about fixing the mistake / miscommunication. A+ for quality and service.

Not only are they a record label but they also print t-shirts. I had an idea for a shirt sent a…read morepic and in three days I had shirts in bulk. Reliable, fast and reasonably priced. You can't find a better shirt printing place in Chicago. Ask for Manny, he rocks!

A great place to get a house or dance record! While it only carries a specific style of music the…read morestaff are knowledgeable and a main stay in the house music and DJ community. Very rarely do they not know what a song is and can always get a record as a distributor. They are limited by hours but well worth it. Located in a building that looks like a office building in a rom com, but they have inventory!! Just went there to get records for my next mix! My guy there pulled all the stuff I would need. While it was expensive it is worth to no pine over a record like it's Excalibur. Now it's part of my collection.

From the owner: Groove Distribution is America's largest dance music distributor and importer. We distribute a wide…read morerange of dance music including house, downtempo and lounge, mashups, dubstep, nujazz, cosmic disco and more, both on vinyl and CD. We also carry a selection of magazines, books and DJ accessories like record bags and slipmats. We are a wholesale distributor but we also operate a mail order service direct to deejays and music fans across the U.S. and around the world.