I’ve unintentionally ended up in several Virgin Megastores in different states and Vancouver, Canada. I didn’t find much difference between them and Tower Records. At peak there were 23 in the U.S. but they have all closed down, with the Union Square location in New York ceasing operations a few days ago. Tower Records has been out of the storefront business since 2006. Borders and Barnes & Noble still sell CDs but the bookstore model is looking just as grim. Best Buy and mainstream stores like Target and Walmart will hold out for a while. But you’re likely sitting in front of the best remaining place to browse and buy from a full catalog of music: the Internet. And if you need the social aspect, you’ll need to recreate that yourself or with the help of a cafe, club, your living room, or favorite online haunt.