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Titilating Music Stores in Los Angeles: Topless DJ's Wanted
Like just about everyone who lives in LA, I have strong opinions on music. However, unlike most Angelenos that I've encountered I try not to be a dick about it. Seriously, I figure sooner or later that all of the scantily clad women featured prominently in my guides are going to bring in the readership. And with that I'm totally going to break the curse of this Y chromosome. That or alienate all of the women on Guidespot. Still, my gift is my curse... this curse for you.
Virgin Megastore
8000 W Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Located in the heart of Hollywood, Virgin Megastore’s huge location houses tens of thousands of CD’s, records and DVD’s. For a corporate behemoth, they are surprisingly good at stocking a good selection of imports as well and the listening stations in the middle of the store are nice, if slightly unsanitary.
Located in the heart of Hollywood, Virgin Megastore’s huge location houses tens of thousands of CD’s, records and DVD’s. For a corporate behemoth, they are surprisingly good at stocking a good selection of imports as well and the listening stations in the middle of the store are nice, if slightly unsanitary.
Sir Richard Branson
“Does this pose make me look trustworthy? What about this British accent of mine?”
Amoeba Music
6400 W Sun S Et Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
An independently owned megastore, Amoeba Music caused a huge stir when it first arrived in LA. Lots of my friends used to making a yearly pilgrimage to Berkeley’s location now visit the Los Angeles store three or four times a week. Boasting a huge selection, most everything is reasonably priced as much of the discs and records are used. The many live music shows that they offer are also a key draw.
An independently owned megastore, Amoeba Music caused a huge stir when it first arrived in LA. Lots of my friends used to making a yearly pilgrimage to Berkeley’s location now visit the Los Angeles store three or four times a week. Boasting a huge selection, most everything is reasonably priced as much of the discs and records are used. The many live music shows that they offer are also a key draw.
Tower Records-Video-Books
6310 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803
The sad remnants of the once mighty Tower Records chain, I used to come here strictly for the people watching. Although the Sunset location was wilder and more popular – purportedly a fight once broke out between Vince Neil and Axl Rose in the parking lot – I would see Dave Navarro and Flea here on a pretty regular basis. Nice!
The sad remnants of the once mighty Tower Records chain, I used to come here strictly for the people watching. Although the Sunset location was wilder and more popular – purportedly a fight once broke out between Vince Neil and Axl Rose in the parking lot – I would see Dave Navarro and Flea here on a pretty regular basis. Nice!
Rhino Records
1720 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90095
Last time I checked, they were thinking about closing down. This place is just like the store in ‘High Fidelity” although unlike the movie, overweight Jack Black style employees are nowhere to be found. Fat does not equate to street cred in the record store business.
Gcs
1434 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
This store boasts a wide array of skate fashions, graffiti supplies and a selection of music pretty much focused on supplementing the first two demographics. Expect to see lots of tagger/skater juvenile delinquent types here, although sometimes… just sometimes… their art is not so bad.
This store boasts a wide array of skate fashions, graffiti supplies and a selection of music pretty much focused on supplementing the first two demographics. Expect to see lots of tagger/skater juvenile delinquent types here, although sometimes… just sometimes… their art is not so bad.
Good Old MS Paint Bikini
I have this sinking feeling that a hit is being placed on my head in East LA this very moment.
Music Revolution
11133 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
It’s a little out of the way, but the electronica section at Music Revolution is unparalleled. Plus, they always have a ready selection of tickets to various raves and electronic music events in the Southland, like EDC.
It’s a little out of the way, but the electronica section at Music Revolution is unparalleled. Plus, they always have a ready selection of tickets to various raves and electronic music events in the Southland, like EDC.
Two Hearts Together
Beating as one.
Washed up Musician
If Tower Records was a musician, who would it be?
Poo-Bah Record Shop
2636 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
A little out of place in sleepy Pasadena, but Poo-Bah’s employees make this place. Always sporting strange, unkempt appearances, they are nonetheless extremely helpful and friendly. Plus, I see them at the Guitar Center down the street rocking out in their spare time, dreaming of one day making it to the bigs. A little cliche, yeah, but still…
A little out of place in sleepy Pasadena, but Poo-Bah’s employees make this place. Always sporting strange, unkempt appearances, they are nonetheless extremely helpful and friendly. Plus, I see them at the Guitar Center down the street rocking out in their spare time, dreaming of one day making it to the bigs. A little cliche, yeah, but still…
Penny Lane Music and Video
569 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Strange as it may be, I frequent this store often, but I’ve never bought any music before. Instead, I’ve focused my spending on their excellent selection of posters and strange and kitschy postcards. My favorite shown below.
Strange as it may be, I frequent this store often, but I’ve never bought any music before. Instead, I’ve focused my spending on their excellent selection of posters and strange and kitschy postcards. My favorite shown below.
Penny Lane Music and Video
569 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Their second location in Pasadena.
Their second location in Pasadena.
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