The music industry is obsessed with "new". The charts discriminate against aging songs; radio stations stake their reputation on premieres; and Ofcom sets quotas for new music on the BBC.
Tower Records wasn’t just a store—it was an empire. The flagship on Sunset Boulevard was a mecca for music lovers, offering a dizzying array of vinyl spanning every genre imaginable.
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David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York ... lovingly spoofing popular ‘70s and ‘80s artists — such as Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins ...