PIAS UK Burnt Down, Physical stock lost
If you haven’t heard yet (I heard via Rough Trades twitter) that the warehouse of PIAS UK distribution(music distributor to over 150 indie labels) burnt down during the London riots, the only info I have found is the statement below, I hope all the indie music lovers out there can chip in and help out during this huge loss.
“I have no doubt that if you’re here you’ll have heard the news that the PIAS distribution centre in Enfield has been burnt down during the London riots. What you may not be aware of is that the warehouse contained the physical stock for most of Britain’s Indie records labels. The subsequent loss of income and cash flow problems that this act of mindless vandalism will bring about may well be enough to push many of the smaller operators out of business.
Our aim is to try and rally the music industry, both on the artist and the audience sides, and see if we can raise some money to see those affected through the tough times ahead.
This is just a holding page at the moment but more details will be posted here as and when we have them. In the meantime, if you would like to get involved or contribute in any way please drop us an email to: piasfundraiser@gmail.com” – PIAS benefit
This distributor was home to many labels listed below
2020 Vision
Beggars
Border Community
Boysnoize
Def Jux
Domino
Drag City
FatCat
Full Time Hobby
Kitsune
Kompakt
Lex
Mute
Ninja Tune
Peacefrog
Rough Trade
Secretly Canadian / Jagjaguwar / Dead Oceans
Soma
Sonar Kollectiv
Soul Jazz
Subliminal
Thrill Jockey
Touch And Go
Vagrant
Vice
Warp
(and many many more)
