Dollar store in, record shop out. Doesn't sounds sensible, but according to Annex institution Sonic Boom Records, this is exactly what's about to happen. As of late August, the shop will be relocating (due to a forced vacancy by the landlords) to across the street, in a vacated part of Honest Ed's. They will have all the same memorable features as its original location (in-store performances, vinyl, CDs, etc). Being an integral part of not just Toronto's music scene, but The Annex's general social and visual infrastructure, Sonic Boom needed to stay in the area. But with change comes opportunity. The owners have taken this lemon-of-a-situation and turned it into an chance for expansion. In July, they'll also be opening another smaller, quirkier Kensington Market location - a hopefully welcome addition to an area sparse in music retail.
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