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Amato Goes Belly Up
U.K. vinyl distributor Amato filed for bankruptcy last week. Amato was the distributor for labels such as ReKids, Crosstown Rebels, Good Looking, and Playhouse.This is an unfortunate thing. The record labels feel the crunch, having no distributor and their records stockpiled in a warehouse somewhere that is locked away until the paperwork from the administration goes through. The labels are also not getting money on releases that were already sold. The reason for liquidation is unclear. Some say the company had been mismanaged for years and others blame the nature of the record industry.
It is a sad state of affairs for the record business but even worse for the dance music industry. Gigantic US distributor Studio which distributed labels such as Clasic Music Company, Global Underground, and other dance record label giants went bust last year. It is a nice thing to have more access to music than ever before with the latest MP3's available on blogs and at digital music stores like Beatport but some of us still like to have the original vinyl. And a real store to buy the vinyl in.
Gimme Gimme NYC
Sorry for the delay in posting. I took a quick trip to NYC and I only had time for one record store. So I took a chance and went to a store that I had heard was a hidden gem. And it was, with a great selection of African, Brazilian, Disco, Funk, and Soul records at really reasonable prices for NYC standards. Gimme GImme also has a huge selection of New Wave 12" if that's your favorite genre.
Gimme Gimme Records - 325 E 5th St New York, NY 10003 (212) 475-2955
Pump Up the Volume
If you haven't seen this three part series produced by Channel 4 in the U.K. about the history of dance music then you need to check it out now. This documentary starts with Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage and covers the evolution of dance music up until the late 90s and UK Garage music. I particularly like the interview with Chip E when he talks about "jacking" at the Warehouse.
Frederick - Move On
Awesome boogie tune from Frederick from his self titled album released in 1985 on Heat.
Social Disco Club: Re-Edit Heaven
If re-edits are your thing, then Social Disco Club is the place for you. Social Disco Club is chalk full of re-edits created by Social DIsco Club blogger himself, Humberto Matias. Hailing from Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, Humberto has created some pretty dope re-edits of George Duke's "I Want You for Myself" and Harvey Mason's "Groovin You."
