The 2000 John Cusack movie "High Fidelity" solidified the idea of the independent record store: Staffed by snobby ... among staff that’s been around a long time and builds those connections ...

Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, Wicked and Oasis were among the in-demand titles as Retail Track trekked to eight indie stores in NYC and L.A. Record ... a long line waiting to get in the store ...

Rock and Soul, the Midtown-based record store credited ... get kicked out of the store – like [Hot 97’s] Funkmaster Flex wasn’t allowed to return for so long, he was sending his minions ...

It also serves as a cultural hub, especially on Record Store Day, when vinyl fans bond over shared passions and discover new sounds. Wilson noted that smaller gatherings happen all year long ...