Shops & scenes
Chicago record shops
Indie record shops and fairs around Chicago—browse the Left of the Dial directory, then save favorites in the app.
Reckless rooms and fair circuits reward patience; filter the in-app directory for Chicago before you hop neighborhoods.
Chicago digging tips
- Check shop hours before you go; many indie rooms run short days midweek
- Bring a wantlist (or share one) so you dig with intent
- Use the app map links when addresses are available
Use Left of the Dial
Open the app’s shops browser and search “Chicago”, or hit the public shops API from tools/agents. Pair with the free value estimator after a haul.