MERCHANDISE
Art Gallery
We are home to more than 50 artists local and statewide
New & Used Vinyl
A selectively curated collection of both new & used vinyl
Unique Gifts
A range of gifts including t-shirts, hoodies, greeting cards, coasters, candles, and SO MUCH MORE!
Books
Inspirational music books, art books, children's books
OUR ARTISTS
A Few of Our Featured Artists
ABOUT US
Transistor is home to more than 50 artists local and statewide. We strive to showcase the quality works and unique wears of small independent artists in a world of corporations.
Online shopping has caused consumers to miss what brick and mortar stores can offer. Online shoppers cannot understand the craftsmanship of an item over a screen. At our location you can feel and see the exquisite craftsmanship and distinctive artistry of the piece; you can smell the candles, you can feel the weight and texture of fabrics. Transistor tries to allow shoppers the original shopping experience - In store.
Roscoe Village is a community where small business flourish because of partnerships and togetherness. We want small “Mom and Pop” stores with unique wares over big corporations.
This is where Transistor comes in. Our location is curated with everyone in mind; From the amazing art on the walls, to some of the coolest T-shirts, to eccentric gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Additionally, Transistor is a mini music store. We pride ourselves on our small curated, but amazing collection of new and used vinyl. We can’t have everything like other record stores, but we feel we maintain the essentials and if you really want it, we can help you find.
One definitely unique trait of Transistor is that we are always rearranging and changing our art and merchandise, so make sure to stop by often to see what we are showcasing.
We are proud to be a new part of Roscoe Village!
FIND US
OPENING HOURS:
Mon -Tues: Closed
Wed - Fri: 12 - 6pm
​​Saturday: 11am - 6pm
​Sunday: 11am - 6pm
DRIVING
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From the North
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Get on I-190 E
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Continue on I-90 E/Kennedy Expy to Kennedy Irving Park Road. Take exit 44 A from I-90 E/Kennedy Expy
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Take W Irving Park Rd to Western Ave
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Take N Western Ave to W Roscoe St
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From the South
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Take W Ida B. Wells Dr to IL-110 W/Chicago - Kansas City Expy/Dwight D. Eisenhower Expy/Eisenhower Expy
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Take I-90 W/I-94 W to Kennedy Western Rd. Take exit 47A from I-90 W/I-94 W
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Take N Western Ave to W Roscoe St
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From the West
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Get on I-290 E
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Follow I-290 E and I-90 W/I-94 W to Kennedy Western Rd in Chicago. Take exit 47A from I-90 W/I-94 W
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Take N Western Ave to W Roscoe St
From the East
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Take US-41 N and W Belmont Ave to N Leavitt St
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Turn right onto N Leavitt St
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Turn right onto W Roscoe St
PUBLIC TRANSIT
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From the North
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CTA Redline South to Belmont Station
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#77 Belmont Bus W to Leavitt
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Walk South on Leavitt
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Turn Right On Roscoe to address
From the South
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CTA Redline North to Belmont Stations
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#77 Belmont Bus W to Leavitt
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Walk South on Leavitt
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Turn Right On Roscoe to address
From the West
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CTA Blueline East to Belmont Station
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#77 Belmont Bus E to Leavitt
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Walk South on Leavitt
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Turn Right On Roscoe to address
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From the East
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#77 Belmont Ave Bus W to Leavitt
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Walk South on Leavitt
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Turn Right On Roscoe to address