Most of the independent bookstores in the St. Louis area have long fallen by the wayside. There is still Left Bank Books in the Central West End and a smattering of small specialty stores like the fantasy shops, new age places and ethnic stores, but all the rest just couldn’t compete with the big chains ...
With quaint art districts such as the Short North and one of the largest campuses in the nation, Ohio State, Columbus is a unique city. This mix of young professionals, students, artists and the like support the thriving music and entertainment scene and its abundance of independent music stores to suit their diverse musical tastes. ...
There are a number of dance mix radio shows in New York City, and for the most part audiences have three genres of music to choose from. Hip-hop, R&B;, and Reggaeton have a significant stronghold on the airwaves. However, as popular as these genres may be, the Saturday night dance music timeslot, from 12 a.m. ...
Whether you want a new release from your favourite prog-rockers or a little-known slice of vinyl hip-hop, Milwaukee has an independent record store that will meet your needs. With character-filled shops like these four, there’s no reason to visit large retailers for your music. And if you’re even slightly outside the mainstream musically, then these ...
Making music has long been a means for creative expression, but it also may lift you out of a funk. Playing a musical instrument or participating in music therapy can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and listening to music can lower stress, your heart rate and blood pressure and stimulate brain cells, according to ...
Denver’s burgeoning music scene is accompanied by a city full of unique and funky Independent Record Stores. Whether it be finding that perfect hard to get CD from a punk rocker, or listening to CD’s for hours before deciding on the perfect choice, Denver’s Independent music stores offer something for everyone. Twist and Shout 2508 ...
Everyday it seems that we read about the resurgence in the sales of vinyl records. In fact, in a recently-released 2007 RIAA sales report, the American music industry sold 36.6 percent more Extended Play (EP) and Long Play (LP) records than it had in the previous year; increasing vinyl sales revenue by 46.2 percent. And ...
Utah is usually associated with Mormons and funky alcohol laws, but one thing most outsiders don’t realize is that Utah, particularly Salt Lake City, has a very robust music scene. Home to many cool, unique venues, like Kilby Court; Salt Lake attracts many of the most prominent musicians of every genre. If you’re unable to ...
Austin, Texas is famous for its music scene so it is no wonder this city is rich in record stores. There are many different record stores in Austin, Texas that specialize in commercial artists as well as local artists. If you are looking for live recordings, rare items, vintage recordings or the latest releases, record ...
