It’s gift-giving season, and we at the record store naturally feel that the gift of music is one of your finest options. But with so much out there, choosing the right record for someone can be daunting, so we’ve come up with some genre-by-genre recommendations from folks that spend far too much time thinking about such things!

Perhaps it’s the realms of Indie-Rock that our store first made it’s name, from some of our biggest name instores to the locals we’ve worked closely with over the years. It’s a genre certainly well represented in our best-sellers week after week. We’d like to think we know a thing or two about what’s good. Here’s some tips for what might please the indie-rocker in your life if you’re trying to put a record under the tree!

For Newbies

Tips for those just starting their collections or just getting into a new genre. (Click for our reasons)

For Collectors

Options for the fans of the genre that might just already have the most obvious choices on their record shelves already. (Click for our reasons)

For Experts

Some exotic tips for those that are just in too deep. (Click for our reasons)