Profit-minded mentalities are compromising the music:
It has come to my attention that Watts, the US's largest importer
of dance/electronic records and CDs, has been refusing to carrying alot of solid
local and foreign labels.. Most shops we deal with rely solely on Watts for
their product, whether they admit it or not.. This dynamic leaves people
like us unable to avoid paying silly shipping costs (mail order), IF we
find the release at all..
At this time, there are at least three notable, non-Watts
affiliated distributors in the US..Off hand, I would mention 7th City (Dan
Bell), Submerge, and Nemisis..
I encourage you to make a visit to your local record shop and see
if you can convince the owner/orderer to at least investigate these
alternatives.. I am
sick of finding out that my favorite new labels are struggling because they
can't get decent distribution.. I know that this level of business seems distant
and unrelated to your everyday purchases, but the quality of the music you have
at your disposal is being compromised by some pretty stubborn and misdirected
people.. The effort is minimal, the result maximal..
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B.U.a.R.P.