Indie, rock, punk, country, psych, garage, electronic, jazz, experimental, hip hop, r&b, soul, blues, folk...everything but classical!
Movies
We sell those as well; new and used DVDs, used VHS, used laserdiscs! Our selection centers around the weird and unusual.
Books
Wouldn't you know, we also sell these! New AND used books: fiction, nonfiction, tv/film/music-related, graphic novels, biography, crackpot....as low as 99 cents each!
Laurie's Planet of Sound NEW: Them Crooked Vultures, Norah Jones, ODB, Kid Sister, Bad Lieutenant, Asobi Seksu, Snow Patrol, CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!! Posted at 1:43 AM Nov 18 view more
About me: Voted "Best Record Store in the North Side" 2004 and "Best Indie Record Store in Chicago" 2005 (New City)!
You can buy CDs, LPs, DVDs, Cassettes, VHS, Books, and assorted other strange objects here. Used and new.
We're located at 4639 N. Lincoln, 773-271-3569
Hours: M-Sat 10-10; Sun 11-7
Visit us on the web here:
www.lauriesplanetofsound.com
(for store updates, new releases, staff picks, and other fun stuff!).
Arguably the best record store in the city, John Laurie's Lincoln Square spot, for the past ten years, has focused on indie- and alt-rock, offering both the more popular new releases and the more elusive...With probably the most helpful and non-judgmental staff in all of Chicago, Laurie's delivers evedn the most cerebral of indie-rock without the slightest bit of pretension. -New City 10/12/06
Since expanding a few years ago, Laurie's has increased its lot of cult DVDs, adding to the charm of an unpretentious Lincoln Square spot that's that's perhaps the only decent record shop both north of Belmont and east of Kedzie. Indie-rock and meat-and-potatoes rock afficianados will be delighted, but Laurie's also carries well-chosen batches of country. garage-rock, local music, and hip-hop. . .Those hoping to score titles that might've been purged from grandma's attic will like the used [LP] section." -Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune 11/24/06!
"Stroll down Lincoln Avenue to Laurie's Planet of Sound (4639 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-271-3569). This new and used record store is a great place to gauge your date's musical taste and knowledge of movies (they have a nice used VHS selection) and hip DVDs." -Monika Eng, Chicago Tribune 2/8/07!
Who I'd like to meet: People who shop here. People who would like to shop here...
BANDS: We won't add you unless we know who you are. We don't have time to sit around listening to a bunch of songs on MySpace. Why don't you bring some CDs by for consignment or mail us something?
Attenzione!
Let is be known sons and daughters that Satan was an acid-head, drink from his cup, pledge yourselves . . .
and together we will all freak out!
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Calling out to Chicagoland video makers! Do you make videos, film or animation? Then send 'em to us for our next video-fest at the Portage Theater in Chicago on October 22. We feature the work of local artists, and show a variety of material from amateur to pro. It's a fun event and a chance to see your and your neighbors work on the big screen in a vintage theater. Check it out at www.fracturedlensvideo.com
Come see THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR Friday, July 10, 3:30pm, at The Rave in Milwaukee. Necrophagist, Ensiferum, Darkest Hour, Winds Of Plague, Dying Fetus, Born of Osiris, Origin, Beneath The Massacre, After The Burial, Decrepit Birth, and Blackguard will all be preforming. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com, or call 414-342-7283 to get your tickets today. Visit www.therave.com/contests to register to win FREE tickets to the show! Contest ends 7/5/09. Get ticket and concert detials to this show and many more by visiting www.therave.com.
Don't Miss: HEY MONDAY, This Providence, The Friday Night Boys, Stereo Skyline, and The Bigger Lights At The Rave in Milwaukee Wednesday, June 24th - 7pm
WIN FREE TICKETS TO THIS SHOW! Click Here to enter!
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
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