Local music retailers are facing tough times and coming up with new ways to combat slumping sales across the industry -- if they don't file for bankruptcy, that is
First: Our Apop Records photographer fell ill yesterday and couldn't go. If anyone took photos, please comment or email me a link, so I can make sure they're represented too. Below, however, find a slideshow of photos I took at Record Store Day at Euclid Records and Vintage Vinyl. Euclid (click for a slideshow)Euclid Records owner Joe SchwabSt. Louis band BentEuclid worker (and one-time RFT scribe) Steve Pick
I'm swamped doing a story this week, so here are things written elsewhere to keep you occupied.*The STL Beacon did a great piece on music blogs and blogging (with an interview from yours truly and RFT contributor Todd McKenzie). It's really well done, and explores the conundrum between promotion/publicity and journalism.*Speaking of music blogs, here's a new local one I heard about a few weeks ago: 5 Score Pachyderm. Written by local music fan Travis Wood, it's a great resource for new releases,
The Michael Jackson tributes continue rolling in, both locally and nationally.*The Village Voice raided its archives and typed up a bunch of stories about MJ and the Jackson 5, which can be found here.*My colleagues in Houston and Nashville weighed in on memories involving MJ with Mick Jagger and E.T., respectively.*KDHX's blog has a King of Pop remembrance from Steve Pick and a video from the Funky Butt Brass Band covering "I Want You Back."*And finally, the same Philippine jail that's revolut
