A Sony distribution warehouse in Enfield has been destroyed on the third straight night of rioting in London. No one was injured in the massive blaze at the 200,000 square-foot PIAS (Play It Again Sam) building but it has been revealed that a huge amount of stock of some of the UK's leading independent labels is feared lost. PIAS handles the distribution of more than 150 labels including Domino(Villagers, Wild Beasts etc), XL/Beggars, Warp, Rough Trade, 4AD, Sub Pop and many more.
News of this lost stock will have impact on the indie labels, bands and record stores, many of whom are already struggling in the recession.
Many music figures, such as Rob Da Bank and Dan Le Sac, have been taking to Twitter to voice their concerns and sympathies of this huge blow to independent music in the UK and Ireland.
**Update** PIAS have released an official statement regarding the fire.
There was a fire last night at the SonyDADC warehouse which services the physical distribution for PIAS in the UK and Ireland. PIAS is working closely with SonyDADC who are implementing their emergency plans. PIAS's UK + Ireland offices and all other areas of our business are unaffected.
More information will be communicated shortly to all our labels and partners.
