Urban Archaeology: 21 Years of Mo Wax (Kickstarter)

[Guest jasondonervan]

 

A retrospective exhibition celebrating the 21st Anniversary of the birth of the iconic record label Mo'Wax.

 

"2013/14 marks the 21st anniversary of the birth of the label, and over a decade since the last release. To celebrate this milestone, we want to host a very special exhibition of the Mo'Wax archive, including never before seen artwork, proofs, paintings, toys and clothing, as well as personal notes and other memorabilia. So we need YOUR HELP to raise funds to restore the archive and put on the show.

 

The exhibition will take place in London, but if we raise more, then we will try to tour it to other cities in the world! All the money we raise will go into finding a venue and installing the show, as well as framing, archiving, production and publicity. The exhibition will also coincide with the re-release of UNKLE's seminal album Psyence Fiction, with a special version of the album available exclusively to Kickstarter Backers."

 

 

Seems like a reasonable enough kickstarter. I was a huge MW fan back in the late nineties, for years it could do no wrong as a label for me. Things got a bit spotty towards the end (Remember South?) but there's still plenty of releases that I'd happily go back and have a listen to now. Might throw in for the Psyence Fiction re-release, it's still a big favourite of mine.

[NorthernFusion]

2k for the entire back catalogue on vinyl? Bargain.

 

Pity Psyence Fiction isn't being re-released on vinyl though!

[goDel]

21years of mowax!? Honestly, i thought they stopped in the early years of this century.

 

Great news though. They were well important for my nineties too.

[Guest jasondonervan]

Yeah, the title is a little misleading.

 

Definitely a good excuse to revisit some old classics that I haven't played in years.

Edited June 22, 2013 by jasondonervan

[goDel]

Yep, and to throw some angels carrying a €-sign at it.

 

Just over 200 donations at this point. I don't think thats much at all, btw. Mowax must be big enough to attract thousands of people, right?

[Guest jasondonervan]

As with the tDR kickstarter last month, it's just a case of getting the word out. An article on the right news outlet (digital or print) can really make the difference. I can see it getting funded, I'm sure there are plenty of old headz out there with a few pennies in their back pocket willing to bring back some of the old 90s flava.

 

That, or it's Kickstarter ennui, the market being flooded, KS articles being ten a penny... who knows.

Edited June 22, 2013 by jasondonervan

[goDel]

Well, im thankful for this thread, because i prolly wouldnt have known about it otherwise! ( word to Mouth in only 30 days!? Kids, tom Cruisein Mission Impossible didn't actually do all the stuff he did in those movies!)

 

Going for the >150 package deal, btw.

[chassis]

They're nearly at their target. Best of luck

[goDel]

 

 

Project Update #5: WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To all you Mo'Wax backers...

A MASSIVE thank you for your love and support over the last month - it's been a crazy journey and we couldn't have done it without you, but we did it!!!! £38,916 raised!!

[chassis]

I think James has nearly lost his mind trying to release this.

After 7 years nearly he still hasn't managed to release it, there was a new post today to say he's encountered more issues.

Poor alud James, fair play to him for still pushing.

[Enthusiast]

What happened that documentary about James Lavelle? Last time I checked it had been doing the festival circuit for several years without a release. Must be really good...

[chassis]

My bundle arrived last week. The 7", cassette and tshirt.

I actually dont have a 7" converter for my turntable so maybe Ill get one now.

[zero]

1 hour ago, chassis said:

My bundle arrived last week. The 7", cassette and tshirt.

I actually dont have a 7" converter for my turntable so maybe Ill get one now.

what is the music on the 7" & cassette?

that whole kickstarter thing seems confusing as hell. looks like it was originally trying to be an art gallery type installation showcasing MoWax art/collectibles, then moved to back catalogue re-releases, then turned into a 200+ page book?

[chassis]

On 4/5/2021 at 7:16 PM, zero said:

what is the music on the 7" & cassette?

that whole kickstarter thing seems confusing as hell. looks like it was originally trying to be an art gallery type installation showcasing MoWax art/collectibles, then moved to back catalogue re-releases, then turned into a 200+ page book?

https://www.discogs.com/UNKLE-UNKLE-1-Rough-Mix-UNKLE-Session/release/18098674

 

some lunatics as usually trying to sell for massive prices on discogs.

[Enthusiast]

On 8/24/2020 at 9:50 PM, Enthusiast said:

What happened that documentary about James Lavelle? Last time I checked it had been doing the festival circuit for several years without a release. Must be really good...

I ended up seeing this last year. Interesting doc for anyone who was into Mo'Wax. While it plays out as a road to redemption story for James Lavelle, it doesn't pull too many punches as to why it all fell apart for him. I always wondered why he became a progressive house dj.

Edited April 11, 2021 by Enthusiast