Film

Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century

Over 20 bands and visual artists. 3 record labels. 1 philosophy.

8.0

1h 32m

2011

“Over 20 bands and visual artists. 3 record labels. 1 philosophy.”

Synopsis

This captivating documentary is the product of five years of obsessive filming of live concert footage, exclusive interviews, and historic documentation focusing on three fiercely independent music labels and their bands. Featuring Neurosis, ISIS, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pelican, Oxbow, Evangelista, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, Cave In, and many others whose music and art found ideal homes in the artist-run record labels of Hydra Head, Neurot, and Constellation. These labels combine hard-to-define, heavy music with a visual aesthetic that has enraptured worldwide fans, without the need for radio or corporate media outlets. They uphold the legacy of treating music as an art form, not as a product. This film is an answer to those who question where the spirit of punk rock is today.

Director

Kenneth Thomas

DocumentaryMusic

Cast & Crew

Andee Connors

as Himself

Allan Horrocks

as Himself

Seldon Hunt

as Himself

Aaron Turner

as Himself

Nate Newton

as Himself

Steve Von Till

as Himself

Pete Majors

as Himself

Laurent Schroeder-Lebec

as Himself

Trevor de Brauw

as Himself

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