Music, Resonance and Me


When I was young, I worked in an independent record store, a defining experience that instilled in me a passion for music and books. After studying and working at various jobs, I always held onto this dream of opening a cultural venue. When the pandemic brought down my previous business, my wife encouraged me to go for it: "It's now or never!" I found a space in Petite-Patrie and got started. Eighteen months later, Résonance has become a unique venue, with 2,000 titles, events, unforgettable encounters, and a community of enthusiasts.

What's new

Riot grrrls: chronique d'une révolution punk féministe

Riot grrrls: chronique d'une révolution punk féministe

$26.95

Riot grrrls: chronique d'une révolution punk féministe

$26.95
It's a London thing : How rare groove, acid house and jungle remapped the city

It's a London thing : How rare groove, acid house and jungle remapped the city

$36.99

It's a London thing : How rare groove, acid house and jungle remapped the city

$36.99
Noir Désir

Noir Désir

$42.99

Noir Désir

$42.99
Hound Dog: A Song by Big Mama Thornton and Interpreted by Elvis Presley and Others

Hound Dog: A Song by Big Mama Thornton and Interpreted by Elvis Presley and Others

$25.95

Hound Dog: A Song by Big Mama Thornton and Interpreted by Elvis Presley and Others

$25.95
Roadrunner: A Song by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers

Roadrunner: A Song by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers

$25.95

Roadrunner: A Song by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers

$25.95
Fernando: A Song by Abba

Fernando: A Song by Abba

$25.95

Fernando: A Song by Abba

$25.95
Ne me quitte pas: A Song by Jacques Brel and Interpreted by Nina Simone and Others

Ne me quitte pas: A Song by Jacques Brel and Interpreted by Nina Simone and Others

$25.95

Ne me quitte pas: A Song by Jacques Brel and Interpreted by Nina Simone and Others

$25.95
Old Town Road: A Song by Lil Nas X with Billy Ray Cyrus

Old Town Road: A Song by Lil Nas X with Billy Ray Cyrus

$25.95

Old Town Road: A Song by Lil Nas X with Billy Ray Cyrus

$25.95
The Musical Lives of Charles Manson: The Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Invention of the Sixties

The Musical Lives of Charles Manson: The Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Invention of the Sixties

$36.50

The Musical Lives of Charles Manson: The Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Invention of the Sixties

$36.50
The Composer's Black Box: Making Music in Cybernetic America

The Composer's Black Box: Making Music in Cybernetic America

$44.00

The Composer's Black Box: Making Music in Cybernetic America

$44.00
Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music

Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music

$25.99

Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music

$25.99
Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir (Signed by Melissa Auf der Maur -Pre-Order Now)

Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir (Signed by Melissa Auf der Maur -Pre-Order Now)

$42.00

Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A '90s Rock Memoir (Signed by Melissa Auf der Maur -Pre-Order Now)

$42.00

What's New at Résonance

Librairie Résonance is proud to introduce its brand-new website — now with an integrated online shop! Browse, explore, and order your favorite books directly online.

Give the gift of music. It’s easy, fast, and 100% music lover–approved.

Résonance doesn’t keep a large inventory, so the book you’re looking for might not be available right away. Don’t hesitate to let me know — we’ll adjust based on demand. Thank you!

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FAQ

What’s the delivery cost?

It depends on the weight and size of the book.
Worth noting, the cost is only $5 for small books such as the 33 1/3 series, as well as many others.

How long does delivery usually take?

Usually between 3 and 5 days, depending on where you live.
If you’re within 5 km of the bookstore, you’ll receive your order within 24 to 36 hours.

Do you buy used books?

Yes, absolutely!
The first step is to send us an email at librairieresonance@gmail.com with a few photos.
Then I’ll let you know the next step 😉.

If I don’t see the book I want, can you get it for me?

Yes, as long as it’s still in print.
Just fill out the contact form and let us know the title you’re looking for.
I’ll reply within 24 hours (48 hours max).

Do you carry vinyl records?

We have a small selection curated by me from a private collector.
However, until further notice, no delivery is available — you’ll have to come to the store.

Contact info

40, Beaubien East
Montreal (QC) H2S 1P8
514 604 4451
✉️ librairieresonance@gmail.com

Opening hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.