The second annual Record Store Day was filled with crowded stores, beelines of shoppers hoping to acquire exclusive releases and an omnipresent sense of excitement in the air. Exponentially larger than its inaugural year and supported by a full-on media blitz, Record Store Day did not succeed in saving the Independents, but that doesn't mean it came and went without relevance. A look at the bigger picture reveals a day of shared experiences that shed light on an industry in flux and the independent retailers who refuse to relinquish their positions as cornerstones of Chicago's music community. more ›