It's still my favorite record store in the Valley. They may not have the selection of Zia or the big chains, but this little storefront has wayyyy more character. Owners Steve and Kristian genuinely care about their customers and know most by name. I was saddened when their little corner in the ASU union burnt to a crisp, but so glad to see they reopened in this hip stripmall in the middle of Tempe suburbia. Who woulda thunk it?
They offer hard-to-find and indie-store-only releases you can't find at Best Buy. The prices are fair. They aren't intimidated by Lucky Man's fees and sell tickets at the right prices. And their little cove of a stage puts on some cool shows. It shows that this is a genuinely cool place just because they immediately became part of the neighborhood the day they moved in. I love the collaborations with Mac's and Changing Hands next door. All the more reason to stop by often even though I'm not in the neighborhood.