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.

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.