Newspapers are still writing articles about the decline of independent record stores. Most articles are by local newspapers that cover local business. Even the ones by powerhouse newspapers tend to stick to local stores. (The LA Times has covered Aron's closing and Amoeba's rise.)

Today the NY Times has an article called "The Graying of the Record Store" that looks at some NYC record stores and finds that the kids aren't shopping at their stores any more. Unforunately Alex Williams didn't mention the stores that still get youth dollars -- national chain stores, mainly -- and barely mentioned that some indie stores are successfully finding ways to cater to younger shoppers.

The Hook, a Charlottesville, VA weekly, wonders, "Can Indie Stores Survive?" and shows how area stores like Plan 9 have done their best to adapt to the download era. (Thanks to Dominic for the link.)

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