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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.

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.