Dear friends,
Today’s pick about a legendary New York record store was added to Amazon Prime a couple of weeks ago.
Other Music
New on Amazon Prime.
This immersive documentary is about a beloved independent record store that opened in front of a major music chain in Manhattan in 1995. Its founders called it Other Music, a jab at the chain and a reference to the music it would carry.
Other Music would go on to become a mecca that welcomes music fanatics from around the world. Its clerks would become legendary for their shaman-like knowledge, many famous bands would have their start at shows in the store, and Other Music would even re-issue artists who were forgotten.
But in today’s hostile world towards independent cultural institutions, can anything, however influential or successful it may be, live?
Alternatives you might like
Long Time Running on Netflix is an excellent documentary about the Canadian band The Tragically Hip, and their last ever tour.
Another great art documentary is McQueen on Amazon Prime, about the rich yet short life of Alexander McQueen, the British fashion icon.
Talk on Friday,
Bilal
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