Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century 12 years old

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

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.

Credits

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

Name Character
Joe Preston He was 42, now 55 years old as Himself

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

Name Department
Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century poster
Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century (12 years)

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

  • Release day: Saturday, October 08, 2011
  • Runtime: 92 minutes