Here in the UK we've had a very bad week, with riots starting in Tottenham in London then spreading across the country (though it just seemed to be aimless looting and vandalism after the initial demonstration).
A Sony DADC owned storage facility was burned down in London, destroying stock for the majority of UK independant labels. (a list of labels distributed via.PIAS is here)
Various support websites/funds have been set up to help these labels, as many have stock insured at cost price not sale price etc... And of course this is a huge blow to the independant sector, who try and stand strong in the face of the majors and the changing face of the industry.
So, at the very least, go and buy some downloads from your favourite artists/labels from the list of those affected.
Links:
PIAS website with links and information (with support links to iTunes, Zune etc...)
Various compilations made by Jarvis Cocker etc...
Facebook page, with links to info/fundraisers
Another Facebook page!!
AIM label fund
(By the way - I don't work for an indie label/shop, or work in the industry at all)
Oh, and on the subject of the "riots". Lets push to reverse the cuts made to policing, social services etc... and lets try and fix the underlying problems instead of just focusing on punishing the individuals (which does need to happen).
Lets also not forget about the moral bankruptcy of the press and bribes paid to police by Murdoch and News International. How come the Guardian/Hugh Grant got to the bottom of the Hacking issue and not the Police investigation?!! Who was running the country?!
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