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)