Once upon a time twenty-plus years ago, people spent $100 a week on music, books, and magazines, directly supporting the creative cultures they cared about.

Today, people rent access to infinite creative work for $15 a month, with little of that money going to the creators of the works themselves.

Independent record stores are vital in the vinyl distribution landscape, offering local alternatives to global online services. Kjus (2016)

(link is external) highlights how these stores adapt by hosting unique events and leveraging Record Store Day to connect artists and fans. Despite digital competition, stores focusing on vinyl or alternative lo... See more