Sea Level Records to close

Sea Level Records, the independent outlet that in 5 1/2 years had become a locus for Los Angeles' Eastside music scene, will close June 30, owner Todd Clifford said. "It's not so much competition as the fact I want my life back," said Clifford, 32, who runs the store, at 1716 Sunset Blvd. in Echo Park, with the help of just one part-time employee. "Yes, it's been a struggle. But each year has been better than the last. It just got to be too much for me."

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[i love sea level]

i LOVE sea level. all the best to my favorite record store owner.

[Joe Fielder]

That's a damn shame. That shop is a pillar of the community.