We wrote yesterday about the impending closure of Needmore Discs, and how sad it was to see another local record store go. Erik Voeks was kind enough to give me a few more details on the specifics behind closing the store down:
"The music retail business has been changing for years (obviously). With everybody moving to downloads it's become harder and harder for a small independent store like ours to survive...without resorting to carrying "smoking accessories" and black lights. We always wante
Because the announcement of Needmore Discs' imminent closure has sent ripples, murmurs and even shockwaves through the scene, I thought it would be a good idea to check in with that other Shawnee record store, Vinyl Renaissance, just a few blocks north on Nieman Road, at 10922 Shawnee Mission Parkway.
Jason HarperVinyl Renaissance soldiers on in Shawnee
Fortunately, retail manager Frank Alvarez (whom you may remember from the late midtown record haven Recycled Sounds) says that his shop is doin
