Independent labels severely affected by riot fire in London

In the aftermath of the latest episode of riots in North London, it has been confirmed that PIAS Distribution, the UK’s largest independent distribution company and the primary distribution hub for more than 150 independent labels, was burned to the ground in the massive Sony warehouse fire in Enfield last night. The exact extend of the damage has not yet been officially revealed but rumor has it that the loss is severe.

No injuries were reported in the blaze, but all inventory is feared lost. Thus, labels XL/Beggars, Warp, Rough Trade, Domino, 4AD, Sub Pop, Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar, Drag City, Thrill Jockey, FatCat, Kompakt, Mute, Ninja Tune, Vice and Soul Jazz have been affected. The PIAS website is currently down, but a complete list of the labels they distribute is posted here.

Source: Pitchfork