My mind has been thoroughly blown by this musical behemoth! Thought I stumped the thing but apparently just looked in the wrong section. While their prices aren't as "amazingly low" as advertised (c'mon, $11 for a USED CD? Perhaps I'll try my hand at vinyl), I'd keep coming back to this for my aural needs, because the staff with whom my friends and I interacted were actually quite helpful and not snobby at all. Instantly smitten, I almost blew a wad on some choice box sets...the only shop from whom I'd consider buying promo merch.

The diminutive shop on the lovely Plaza Citlaltépetl provides a relaxed ambiance in which you can peruse design magazines, check out street duds or have a listen to any available album at one of four retro-fitted listening stations. From time to time, Discoteca also hosts intimate concerts with local bands; check online or stop by for more info.

Of course, I lived closer, I wouldn't complain. I stormed in here in my quasi anti-social fashion, headphones on and trying to be oblivious to any sales pitches. However, the lady behind the counter did intercept me as I was contemplating a Nina Simone box set. This, of course, prompted me to engage her in chit chat, to which she responded quite warmly. I spent an hour or so perusing a tight indie rock selection, along with "world" musics and jazz. Although the prices may be slightly higher than FNAC or certain digital retailers, the music lover who patronizes similar locally O&O shops would feel their purchase(s) justified.

Martin managed by the Usines Éphémères collective and with an agenda determined in cooperation with district councils. I've only been in the small live music space a few times, but there's also an exhibit space, artists' studios and a café/restaurant which I hear is impossible to get into especially when it's crowded.

Anything for the DJ, including classic dance/house vinyl, sweet WeSC headphones, turntables, needles, art and design books. Not exactly budget friendly, but will be worth the investment if you're as serious about your stuff as these guys are.

Twist & Shout seems to have found more suitable digs in their new-ish location across from East High and along with a branch of Tattered Cover, adds a bit more pizzazz to East Colfax. What the store might lack in the charm of a Championship Vinyl it makes up for in its professionalism and well, their stock of records, books, DVDs, and assorted music and non-music paraphernalia. Ok, so it's not as massive as Amoeba, but like all good record stores, if you can't find it, they'll try to get it for you.