Altered Zones

After the February 22 earthquake laid waste to Christchurch, New Zealand, those of us who call it home were at a loss as to how we could help. Skills like posting on blogs and recording in our rooms seem ridiculous next to the magnitude of what it's going to take to repair our city. The venues and spaces we played in are either gone or totally fucked. Houses in which we've lived in or recorded in, gone or inhabitable. It's certainly minor compared with the recent destruction in Japan but the loss of lives, homes and much of the central city is a huge blow to Christchurch.

This digital fundraiser compilation features contributions from both local Christchurch artists and international artists who've recently toured there, playing shows predominately at the now very damaged (and "red-stickered") HSP art space. This space was one of just a handful of (now broken/closed) venues and bars that were host to an inspired range of shows, and for a town of that size, the quality, and international-level boundary-pushing creations.

All proceeds go to the Red Cross. They provide aid to citizens who have lost their homes or businesses and help with the huge task of recovering a devastated city. If you are unfamiliar with the extent of the damage caused, this Civil Defense video is a pretty accurate and tasteful example.

Rose Quartz and the artists involved encourage you to donate generously to the Red Cross. Please download this compilation and give generously.

MP3: Thurston Moore: "Circulation (1st Demo)"

MP3: Sun Araw: "Thrasher"

See the tracklist from the free comp with unheard tracks from Thurston Moore, Grouper, Sun Araw, Dolphins Into The Future, Monopoly Child Star Searchers, and Vivian Girls side project Coasting at Rose Quartz. Donate to the Red Cross now.