It may look like something out of Manchester's Northern Quarter, but this stunning shopfront is actually a new music store in Macclesfield.

Proper Sound, located on 8 Chestergate is a unique space for audio, apparel and art.

The new hub for music lovers in Macclesfield will sell LPs, clothing and hot drinks by day, then serving music-themed cocktails, beers or soft drinks in the early evening.

Proper Sound Co-Founder James King said: "Proper Sound is a place where like minded people can come relax, enjoy the environment, enjoy the music, enjoy the arts, and have a drink or a bite to eat.

Proper Sound brings the taste of a trendy music shop and bar in Manchester, to Macclesfield.

"It is a celebration of culture, particularly from Macclesfield and the Manchester area.

"We sell movie-related items to music prints made in Macclesfield.

"We've got all-sorts. A great selection for anyone curious to come have a look."

The stock ranges from a plethora of vinyls, affordable but quality clothing, and music or non-music related merchandise that would make great gifts.

They'll serve coffee and cookies in the daytime, along with being able to browse and buy the audio, apparel and art.

Rare album pressings by local bands Joy Division and Doves, along with singles from smaller Macclesfield musicians are highlights of the broad vinyl offering.

Local support also comes with Macclesfield companies Forest Gin and SiDa, having their drinks sold at Proper Sound.

Proper Sound seats 25, which includes an enclosed window at the left shopfront, where you can have a photo recreating the album cover from Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe.

It competes with the stunning Ian Curtis mural in the outdoor courtyard as Proper Sound's marquee feature. The tribute to the Joy Division frontman is the first mural in the town dedicated to the ex-Macclesfield musician and civil servant.

Macclesfield's Mayor Cllr David Edwardes with the incredible Ian Curtis mural in Proper Sound's courtyard. Cllr Edwardes also serves as the Chair of Cheshire East Council's Licensing Committee, playing a small part in Proper Sounds opening.

Macclesfield Tytherington Councillor and Mayor Cllr David Edwardes was delighted to be invited to an early preview.

"I think it is wonderful that another new business is coming to Macclesfield", he said.

"There's lots of doom and gloom about how the town is, but I think it is absolutely vibrant.

"There is lots of new businesses opening, even on [just this side of Chestergate] there are six new business planned or set to open.

Macclesfield resident James King co-envisioned his dream business through lockdown, when he started buying more vinyl than ever. Pictured: The Proper Sound Co-Founder James rifles through some rare Joy Division LPs.

"Proper Sound is not like anything else. I've not seen a shop that sells records and let's you have a drink, and a bit of grub.

"Macclesfield is going to be a vibrant hub for young people to want to live.

"It has wonderful countryside and Macclesfield Forest, two hours from the train from London, and now with this we've got great cultural links as well."

Proper Sound will serve customers for the first time on Sunday October 31 at 10am.

The sleek shopfront of the Chestergate company includes a mural to Oasis' debut 1994 album, where you can recreate the iconic cover for a photo op. The premises was most recently a vacant building once used for a solicitors.

Proper Sound's opening times are Monday-Saturday, and will only open on Sunday for the Treacle Market, which includes this upcoming Sunday of course.

Despite having only opened for the first time this weekend, Proper Sound already have over 750 followers on Facebook.

They still have a job vacancy advertised on their social media.

They will employ five people in Macclesfield.

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Proper Sound won't be the only new addition to this weekend's Treacle Market.

Please click here for more about the Treacle Market for Sunday October 31.

See also: Macclesfield: New patisserie to open on Chestergate.

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