When I lived in northern Illinois and made occasional day trips to Madison, Ear Wax is a store that I always made time to stop in. Not only do they have a great selection of music, but the owner is approachable, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful (i.e. the antithesis of John Cusack's character in High Fidelity). He's the kind of guy who deserves your business. Also, they have a great punk rock sticker selection. Who doesn't like to put a few on his or her car?