OTHER MUSIC Documentary - A Virtual Screening
Relics Presents - OTHER MUSIC
Documentary Virtual Screening
Kia ora - we woke up this morn - SAT 18 APRIL and realised today was supposed to be International Record Store Day - RSD 2020 - sadly no 😕... RSD has been moved to SAT 20 JUNE...
BUT Relics has just gotten virtual screening access to the "OTHER MUSIC" documentary - a love letter to record store culture ❤️
This could be the perfect thing to screen on this rainy autumnal day in lockdown... we'll be checking it out for sure!!
Once you purchase a screening, you can watch it as many times as you like over the next 72 hours (once you start playing it) -- and the RELICS link will remain live until next Friday 24 April (NZT).
Purchase your Relics OTHER MUSIC screening here :
https://othermusic.vhx.tv/…/relics-presents-other-…/purchase
We know its not the same as trawling our bins on RSD -- but we kind of think its a nice way to remember how much we love our own music communities... and a chance to see the passion other music lovers had for this NYC record store + their staff. ENJOY -- and after you've checked it out, let us know what you think !!
Other Music Documentary Trailer from Factory 25 on Vimeo.
“Celebrates and immortalizes the culture of the record store.”
-Jen Aswad, Variety
“One of the worlds greatest record store's gets a fitting eulogy .”
-John DeFore, The Hollywood Reporter
"As hubs like Other Music struggle to remain in existence, we think it's important to celebrate what spaces like these have meant to people in the
past, and to explore how their spirit can live on in an increasingly digital world"
-Lydnsey Havens, Billboard
"While the documentary is ostensibly lighthearted in its nostalgic take on music culture, a hint of rage lies beneath the surface."
-Susannah Gruder, Hyperallergic
"For 21 years, Other Music offered more than just records and CDs…but a public space for conversation, experimentation and concerts…
Bittersweet paean that this is, however, it is filled with the joy of happy memories, as one interviewee after another pays homage to what once was."
-Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Hammer To Nail
Synopsis:
Other Music was an influential and uncompromising New York City record store that was vital to the city’s early 2000s indie music scene. But when the store is forced to close its doors due to rent increases, the homogenization of urban culture, and the shift from CDs to downloadable and streaming music, a cultural landmark is lost. Through vibrant storytelling, the documentary captures the record store’s vital role in the musical and cultural life of the city, and highlights the artists whose careers it helped launch including Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, William Basinski, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sharon Van Etten, Yo La Tengo and TV On The Radio.
Produced and Directed by Puloma Basu and Rob Hatch-Miller
Featuring: Tunde Adebimpe (TV On the Radio), William Basinski (composer), Panda Bear (Animal Collective), Matt Berninger (The National), Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai), James Chance (The Contortions), Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Benicio Del Toro (actor), Janeane Garofalo (comedian), Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Daniel Kessler (Interpol), Ezra Koenig (Vampire Weekend), Mac McCaughan (Superchunk), Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields), Keigo Oyamada (Cornelius), Jocelyn Samson (Le Tigre), Jason Schwartzman (actor), Regina Spektor (singer/sonwriter), Avey Tare (Animal Collective), Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500/Luna) and more...
Festivals: Tribeca Film Festival, Montclair Film Festival, Maryland Film Festival, Oak Cliff Film Festival, Taoyuan Film Festival, SoundTrack Cologne, Middle Of The Map Fest, Lake County Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, POP Montreal, Vancouver International Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, New Hampshire Film Festival, Cork Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival, Sound Unseen, Reel Music Festival and more...
COVID-19 UPDATE - 16 April 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE 16 APRIL 2020
Today, new guidelines for operating under Covid-19 Alert Level 3 were detailed. For more info see:
https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/alert-level-3-information/
Please note, we are still currently at LEVEL 4, however, we now have more detail about our store options when we reach LEVEL 3:
DURING LEVEL 3 -
- Our ONLINE STORE will be OPEN and we will be able to return to normal delivery of your vinyl, CDs and DVDs - daily shipping.
- Our CLICK + COLLECT service will be available.
- Contactless pickups available at our store door: 12pm - 5pm MON - SAT (pickups will not be available on Sundays)
- PHONE or EMAIL orders are available - call us MON-SAT 12pm - 5pm
- Our PHYSICAL STORE will be CLOSED to all browsing and purchasing.
Under level 3 we will be getting new stock into the store, and we look forward to being able to bring you new music joy!
Any questions feel free to ask - and enjoy some browsing online!
Until we see you next, be safe and stay well + happy.
Most importantly, thanks for all your sweet messages and the amazing support we've received !
Dave & Irene xx
COVID-19 UPDATE - 25 March 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE - Level 4
UPDATE 25 March 2020
Today, New Zealand enters Covid-19 Alert Level 4
During lockdown - Alert Level 4 - we won't be able to access our stock, and honestly, we feel it's in all of our best interests to do our best to minimize contact - even with our courier who we love (thanks Scott!). So if you want to order online, we'll deliver your goods as soon as we have access again -- same goes with pickups -- thanks for all the love and for supporting us + our music community to date 😄
We will respond to all emails as we can. Be well, be safe and enjoy the chill !
We'll update you again as things evolve...
For more info on Alert Level 4 see:
RELICS COVID-19 RESPONSE - 21 March 2020
21 Mar 2020 -- RELICS COVID-19 RESPONSE
Dear RELICS customers,
WOW -- what crazy times ?!!
Relics has been open 7 days a week for the last 7 years -- but we all have to adapt to the new normal. We will endeavour to be as flexible as we can be -- and no doubt a little creative to help you get the music products you like, when you like. We -- Dave and Irene -- have a bit to think through yet, but currently you have some options:
ALL STOCK is listed on our website
- You can shop using our website or give us a call and while our couriers are operating -- your records, cds and dvds can be delivered to you.
- Under ALERT 1 and ALERT 2 you can visit the shop as long as you have no flu-or-cold-like symptoms and you keep some distance from each other -- 2 metres or 6 feet.
COVID-19 is a serious disease that is impacting all of us but will be especially worrying for many in our community. The efforts being made are to help us SLOW DOWN community spread in New Zealand -- to help medical staff treat the sick that need help, and to help our country function as normal as possible under these new circumstances.
Wondering if we're open?
We will keep updating you here in RELICS NEWS and on our Instagram and Facebook social media pages -- in the meantime -- please be safe, don't take risks, stay home if you're immunocompromised or unwell -- and stay connected to each other !!
Much love,
Dave, Irene + the Relics Team xxx
BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2019!!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2019 !!
SAT 13 APRIL !! RECORD STORE DAY 2019 !!
RELICS RECORD STORE DAY 2019 !!
YES !! Our favourite time of year is here again !!
A few things to remember...
1. YES - we have ordered a ton of special RSD releases - however, we cannot guarantee what items will show up - we will know what we have when they arrive !! JOY !!
For more info on RSD items, see: recordstoreday.com and recordstoreday.co.uk
2. We cannot hold items, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED... if you have asked for a special item to be ordered, we will let you know if the item has arrived in store... get in here QUICK if you want it !!
3. ALL left over RSD stock will be posted on our website at the CLOSE of business on SAT 13 APRIL ... no RSD stock will be available online during the day (as per RSD store guidelines).
4. Have a GREAT DAY loving MUSIC and being part of this super-special-collective-music-community !!
Cheers, Dave, Irene & the Relics Crew xxx
