Local music stores are a dying breed nowadays. Thanks to the Internet and national chain stores combined, independent retail outlets have to really have something unique and valued about them in order to survive, especially when the larger retailers are able to sell goods for less. While you may indeed save a few quick dollars to buy your next CD from a major retailer, do remember that buying locally is investing in your local community, rather than funding some company outside of it and helping it squeeze the local resources and talent out. Some of these listings are run by Austinites exclusively oiver the Internet, while others are those traditional stores that still stand the test of time and would love to see you in their store!