http://kalw.org en http://kalw.org/post/aquarius-keeps-light-shining-underground-music <p></p><p>There’s a place in San Francisco that brings together the sounds of the world. From Ethiopian Jazz to Brazilian tropicalia to Norwegian thrash metal and even the songs of bats.</p><p>It’s hailed as one of the best independent record stores in the U.S. by both <em>Spin</em> and <em>Paste</em> magazines. Aquarius is not only the oldest one in San Francisco; it just may be the most intriguing. I investigated why and how one record store has helped keep the light shining on underground music.</p> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:59:34 +0000 Zoe Brezsny 16897 at http://kalw.org Aquarius keeps the light shining on underground music http://kalw.org/post/today-your-call-whats-your-favorite-record-store <p>On today&rsquo;s Your Call, we&rsquo;ll have a conversation about independent record stores. April 21st&nbsp; is Record Stores Day. With over 700 independently owned record stories, what&rsquo;s the value of a brick-and-mortar outlet selling music in the digital age? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. How have the economics of running an independent record store changed? Do record stores still matter now that you can download just about anything? It&rsquo;s Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000 Matt Martin 9127 at http://kalw.org Today on Your Call: What's your favorite record store?