Record stores are community spaces, beacons of discovery, temples dedicated to the best sounds. The internet has disrupted music retail, but record stores now use technology to help them thrive.
These spaces offer things you can't get online: tailored recommendations, live performances and a community of like-minded music lovers. Their existence is vital for indie labels, who rely on tastemakers to ensure their records are heard by the right ears. A city's record stores are a community unto themselves as well: if one store doesn't have a record, they'll send you to another shop down the road.
Find out what the future holds for record stores, how initiatives like Record Store Day have changed the game, and how we can ensure these spaces continue to exist and grow.
