One thing i was thinking about last night was local record shops (isn't store an americanism?) could start online shops that sold local bands mp3s next to gig tickets and the usual stuff.
If one band were selling lots of mp3s then it would make sense to press them onto 7" singles or cds so that they could be owned in the physical realm. Kinda like a more futuristic version of Rough Trade in the 70s.
Admittedly it would take a bit of effort but it would mean local shops would be part of the local scene, which would no doubt then attract online interest from elsewhere.
I'd love to be able to find local shops in weird places and check out their band scenes online.
This is obviously not an entirely serious proposal but it kinda makes sense.
Right everybody please start shooting me down now.
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