The New York Tines has a nice piece on Record Store Day in New York City and the shape of the independent music stores in the world of digital distribution. From the article:

“Record stores as we know them are dying,” said Josh Madell of Other Music. “On the other hand, there is still a space in the culture for what a record store does, being a hub of the music community and a place to find out about new music.”

Thanks fpr supporting local music.

On Saturday, April 19, 2008, hundreds of independently owned music stores across the country will celebrate “Record Store Day.”  Independent music stores will simultaneously link and act as one with the purpose of celebrating the culture and unique place that they occupy both in their local communities and nationally. The event will include artist appearances, giveaways, and much more.

Get out and support independent music store or else get over to Wal-Mart’s music section and see the future.