BEST CDS: HUM ON KING
Life is no walk in the park for record stores these days. With the growing juggernaut of Internet downloads of both music and movies, many have been pushed to the brink of extinction. Yet one stands bold and vibrant against this ominous scene of fading record shops. Sandwiched between Platypus Shoes and Simply Noodles, HUM on King Street in Newtown offers everything you could ever want from a music shop and more. Every time you enter, you’ll be tempted to buy an anime series, a CD or a DVD –perhaps even all three. From mainstream to the obscure, HUM will have what you are looking for. The staff members are friendly and their recommended picks never let you down. So when you’re next on King Street, have a peep around, and you’ll be convinced that HUM does indeed take the crown. (Akito Hirata)
271 King Street, Newtown. 9550 3553, hum.com.au/king.htm
