Among the many horiffic tales of the impact of the London riots on people's livelihoods, businesses and homes, the music industry has also taken the brunt of the mindless violence and destruction currently taking place nightly in London.
"Independent music labels left 'devastated' by riot fire" lists a lot of the impacts including the destruction of a Sony warehouse that's the distributor for 150 independent labels, destroying all their stock. (Hmm... Jedward are on Sony... might not be a complete loss...)
This loss hits labels such as Domino, Warp and XL, record labels that have stocked artists such as Franz Ferdinand, Maximo Park and the White Stripes respectively. The impact on smaller labels could be disasterous and they could well go out of business.
There are also reports of music venues in London being attacked and badly damaged as part of the riots, though initial reports of the Electric Ballroom being badly damaged turn out to be incorrect - London riots update: Camden’s Electric Ballroom reportedly attacked
But on a more positive note "Kaiser Chiefs grab brooms and join riot clean up campaign" showing that, even though the band sang 'I Predict A Riot' they are joining on the side of the good.
In connected news "London theatres close amid riots" after advice from the police. I'm sure this must extend to other venues - including music venues - in the affected areas.
So... with music, culture and sport affected, what implications will this have on independent record labels and, away from music, things like the Olympics? It's not my place to say but these reports and images will have their impact.
But let's lighten the mood slightly. Following Kelly Rowland's "wardrobe malfunction" "ABC apologises for Nicki Minaj costume slip" when her top slipped down revealing her nipples, even with a five-second delay. I'm sure people will have loved to 'check it out'. Ahem.
Though the article should be loaded just for the caption under the photo. "Nicki Minaj ate a piece of fried chicken during the New York show.
Wow. I can't believe how amazing she is for that. Whoop-de-KFC-do.
Tuesday 9 August 2011
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