Bric-a-Brac Archives - Chicago Reader

Bric-a-Brac co-owner Nick Mayor stands in the water-damaged shop, beneath a ceiling missing many panels and surrounded by shelves and racks covered in plastic sheeting that's held in place with blue tape.

Bric-a-Brac throws a fundraiser that’s also a call for unflooded inventory

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 4, 2023January 7, 2023

Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles has been closed since a pipe burst in the Avondale shop on Christmas morning, destroying thousands of LPs, seven-inches, VHS tapes, and toys. Thankfully the damage was mostly confined to the front of the shop. “Everything looks a lot worse than it is right now,” says co-owner Nick Mayor. “We definitely […]

Music

Eye Vybe Records doesn’t need you to pretend Christmas is fun

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil December 16, 2019August 18, 2021

Eye Vybe Records doesn’t need you to pretend Christmas is fun, Comfort Station throws a holiday benefit show with a dazzling lineup, and more.

Blogs

The Bric-a-Brac five-year anniversary looks like a terrifyingly good time on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti June 13, 2018August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan.

Music

The day has come: Quenchers hosts its final concert

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 12, 2018August 18, 2021

Plus: Bric-a-Brac celebrates five years with a stacked in-store show, prog-punk brothers Avantist keep the hits coming on a new EP, and more.

Music

Great Chicago label, meet great Chicago band: Trouble in Mind signs Facs

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil October 10, 2017August 18, 2021

Trouble in Mind signs Facs, Chicago shops celebrate Cassette Store Day, and the Eradicator drop a self-titled album.

Music

Underground music shop Bric-a-Brac Records organizes another daylong festival of subversive rock

by Leor Galil August 17, 2017August 18, 2021

In a little more than four years, Bric-a-Brac Records, which occupies a cozy storefront on the border between Logan Square and Avondale, has become a crucial part of the local creative community. Owners Nick Mayor and Jen Lemasters have accomplished this in part by hosting a bevy of all-ages shows featuring vital underground rock, punk, […]