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Stick it to the Man

Shop indie

By Steve Jansen

Published on April 16, 2008 at 4:00am

Most of us know that the music industry is a corrupt machine that could give two poops about the little dudes and dudettes trying to expose their sonic art to larger audiences. But thanks to supercool events like Record Store Day, the folks who spend much of their lives overlooked in some way, shape, or form unite for one hip shindig. Hit up your neighborhood music store for giveaways and deals on merch during the nationally recognized holiday celebrating the independent spirit of locally owned businesses and the music they promote and sell.
Sat., April 19, 2008