As a former record store employee and lifetime dedicated record aficionado, I know exactly how disastrous the collapse of so many independent record stores is for indie music. Record stores that are staffed by music fans who spend their days making sure their customers are discovering all of the hidden gems bubbling below the surface can be instrumental in local bands/indie musicians building a fanbase.
Despite the incredible resources record stores can be, the small stores have gone under in droves. What's a fan to do? That's where Erik Peterson and Plugola come in. Plugola is designed to be the digital version of your favorite record store - a place where you can discover new music and a place where musicians can get their music directly to fans. In this interview, Peterson discusses setting up Plugola, what services are offered on the site and how he thinks it can help musicians and fans cope with the new music industry reality.
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