INTERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR ONE YEAR LATER
Brazilian metal blog Intervalobanger tracked down Kenneth Thomas for a conversation that discusses the bands in BS+V, the process of making the film, and what has changed in a year since its release. read the interview
INTERVIEWS WITH DIRECTOR & THE BANDS
Staf Magazine went the extra mile and interviewed not only Director Kenneth Thomas, but also members of Hanged Up, Oxbow, Pelican, Cave In, Neurosis, ISIS and artist Seldon Hunt! An excellent read for anyone who wanted to hear more thoughts from the artists featured in the film. read the interview
INTERVIEW WITH KENNETH THOMAS
In-depth interview by Italian metal and heavy music blog – transcribed in English and Italian.read the interview
FILM + BOX SET REVIEW
More than just a document or a musical rockumentary … BS+V is a reflection on the process of DIY, its origin and objectives … interspersed with excellent historical excerpts…read the review
FILM + BOX SET REVIEW
A full review of the film section by section, as well as a review of the limited edition box set.read the review
HOW TO SHAPE OUR MUSICAL FUTURE
“The original idea seems rather simple: film and understand what music is and independent production today. But when Kenneth Thomas launched the idea in 2005, there was no indication the work could be done to capture the essence of do-it-yourself in independent music, from A to Z.”
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INTERVIEW WITH KENNETH THOMAS
“Kenneth tells us more about his motives, the vision of his work, and lists several ‘must have’ documentaries that influenced his film.” read the interview
LIFE’S WHAT YOU MAKE IT
“… a captivating behind-the-scenes look at three independent record labels that bucked the trend … setting their own course via their unique sounds, visuals, aesthetics and business principles.” read the interview
DOING IT YOURSELF AND DOING IT WELL
“The film focuses on the experiences of three fiercely independent record labels, one of which, Constellation Records, has been a stalwart of the Montreal music scene since it was founded in 1997.” read the interview
METALGAZE OF OUR LIVES
“It’s a perfect portrayal of the experience of listening to extreme music, collecting vinyl or, say, reading Decibel—authentic, compulsive and extremely geeky.” read the review
BOX SET REVIEW
“And more than just a bunch of cool folks from bands we dig, everyone has a lot to say about the state of independent music, and the do it yourself ethic, as well as motivations behind playing in bands, starting labels, running record stores, of everything that contributes to the sort of musical community that makes this music so special” read the review
Q+A: BLOOD, SWEAT + VINYL DIRECTOR KENNETH THOMAS
“Exclusive footage and discussion with the director of an incredible new documentary on modern independent music.” read the interview
DIRECTOR KENNETH THOMAS TALKS
“If you care about heavy music and still believe that art should trump commerce every time, you owe it to yourself to check out Blood, Sweat & Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century… After watching the film a second time, I’m even more convinced of its importance…” read the interview
BS+V: NOT ALL HEADBANGERS ARE NUMBSKULLS
“So the question is, is the doc any good? Yes. Yes it is. We get to see tons of rare live performance footage from a whole host of bands that cover and straddle many genres… It’s a wonderful showcase of just how broad the spectrum can be and that genre qualifiers don’t do a justice…” read the review
BLOOD, SWEAT AND VIDEO CAMERAS
“There’s plenty of concert footage that fans will certainly covet. Contrary to the style of a lot of music videos, the editing isn’t quick and choppy. The focus is clearly on the bands and the music…” read the interview
