THE FRED. FIELD GUIDE

Long-running independent shop for new and used records, CDs, instruments and music ephemera.

A deep dig through constantly changing vinyl and CD stock, with rock, punk and metal among its specialties.

A crate-digging stop with unusual used pressings, vintage finds and the occasional intimate in-store performance.

A sprawling collection of vinyl, CDs and audio gear that rewards taking your time in the bins.

Records, music memorabilia and the wonderfully weird orbit of punk promoter Randy Now.

Garage, punk, psych and rock-and-roll records from a shop that also operates its own labels.

Vinyl alongside retro toys, horror media and pop-culture oddities; an offbeat browse.

Large used-record selection, particularly good for digging across punk, rock and deep catalog finds.

Longstanding physical-media specialist with an unusually broad selection of used music.

An essential punk, hardcore, metal and rock stop with a downtown legacy.

Curated used vinyl, including punk, rock, jazz and less obvious selections.

Experimental releases, independent labels, printed zines and thoughtful used bins.

Dig for punk, new wave, metal, soul and obscure used records, with listening stations on site.

Punk, metal and experimental records mixed with comics and underground art.

Well-organized new and used vinyl, especially strong for collectors who like to dig without rushing.

A modern independent-music landmark for new vinyl, exclusives, books and a photo booth.

Punk and indie roots, a strong local-music section and plenty of records to dig through.

Owner-run punk, hardcore and metal specialist with new and used records and band merchandise.

A record shop and independent label with deep punk ties and a local-scene sensibility.

Curated new releases and vinyl finds in a colorful neighborhood store.

A longstanding regional record shop with vinyl, CDs and an old-school browsing atmosphere.

A massive record store inside a former picture frame factory, with plenty of vinyl to dig through, CDs, tapes, vintage audio equipment, and a lounge that hosts music events. The kind of place where a quick visit can turn into an entire afternoon.

A Hoboken staple since 1995, packed with new and used vinyl, CDs, and other physical media. An increasingly rare independent music shop where browsing the shelves is still half the fun. No algorithm required.

One of NJ's essential rock rooms: history on the walls, new bands and touring acts on stage.

A Shore staple where local bands, punk and indie acts share the room with longtime favorites.

Reliable destination for emo, pop-punk, hardcore and larger touring alternative bills.

A restored bowling-alley concert space mixing nostalgia, indie acts and local music.

Flexible independent-minded live room with touring rock, hardcore and alternative bookings.

Small-room energy and varied rock and hardcore shows without the arena distance.

An underground-friendly live room for punk, indie, experimental and heavy music.

A larger independent-music room that regularly brings punk, alternative and adventurous acts to Brooklyn.

Strong club sound and sightlines for both established alternative acts and emerging bands.

A wonderfully distinctive concert hall with a long alternative-rock reputation.

An intimate stage known for discovering new indie and alternative acts before everyone else does.

Multi-room independent venue for experimental, alternative, underground and live electronic music.

Small back-room concerts, local bills and a classic Williamsburg hangout atmosphere.

An upstairs club with strong local bookings and a consistently interesting indie-rock calendar.

A flexible concert hall that brings the full range of touring indie, punk and heavy music.

A basement club where adventurous local bills and national underground acts meet.

A compact stage with a rotating mix of local rock, pop-punk and touring acts.

Art space and intimate music room for DIY performances and offbeat cultural events.

Tiny, loud, and proudly scruffy: punk, emo, indie and DIY bills in a true club setting.

A small club with character, low-key atmosphere and plenty of alternative shows.