Indie Music独音唱片

This independently owned and run music store not only has an extensive range of indie Chinese and Western rock, folk and punk CDs, but also hosts album signing events. Follow the owner's Weibo for new releases and activities.

Address: 17 Gulou Xidajie,

鼓楼西大街17号

Vicinity: Gulou

Directions: 100m north of the intersection of Gulou Xidajie and Jiugulou Dajie

鼓楼门楼西边100米丁字路口处

Tel: 159-0108-0625, 6402-2692

Weibo: weibo.com/guocheng86

Business Hours: Daily 1pm-11pm

C Rock

This music shop stocks discs from many of the capital's most popular local bands, including SUBS, Carsick Cars, Xiao He, Longshendao, Buyi and Demerit—along with more many obscure musicians. CD prices range from ¥30-100.

Address: 99-1, Gulou Dong Dajie,

鼓楼东大街99-1号

Vicinity: Gulou

Tel: 6407-2530

Hengyun Musical Instruments恒运琴行

One of the best guitar shops in the city, supplying Beijing's rockers, with a full range of specialists.

Address: 105 Xinjiekou Nandajie

新街口南大街105号

Tel: 6618-8745, 6618-0745

Email: hengyun611@sohu.com

Web:www.hengyun.com