Tag: record stores

My First Album: “Magical Mystery Tour”

The first time you buy a record with your own money is a big moment. “Magical Mystery Tour” set this writer on an adventure.

Matthew Sweet is one of our best purveyors of power pop. His 90s-era album, “Girlfriend,” was a refreshing counter to emerging grunge.

Spotify and other services like it are popular and easy to use for listening to music. But how does their use impact artists and their livelihood?