UPDATE >FRIDAY, 01 JUNE 2020< hi all- our storefront will remained closed, at least, until sometime in July—due to the health emergency. although we will be closed to the public, we are pleased to offer you the following goods and services: >if you'd like to purchase some records for either no-contact pick-up (at our LUNA music pick-me-up-spot®—not in the shop) or to have shipped to you—please call the shopand speak to our friendly operator...we are in NOON-4PM—EVERYDAY! >gift cards, LUNA music merch, VINYL LPs, pre-orders, and more at our (newly upgraded) online shop, 24 hours a day—shop.lunamusic.net >shopping at our Discogs store. we have A LOT of used records to price (for when we open back up) and are currently loading titles to the ‘cogs, on a semi-regular basis.
>>the LUNA crew greatly appreciates your support and business, during this time! our storefront will be back open as soon as possible—watch this space and our socials for updates! thank you for your understanding—we want everyone to be safe and stay healthy!
XO-your LUNA crew
RESIST FEAR ASSIST LOVE T-Shirt!
>NATHANIEL RUSSELL RESIST FEAR ASSIST LOVE T-Shirt MONDAY 01 JUNE 2020 a note from Nathaniel Russell Here's what I wrote in November 2016, and it is still true: "i made this drawing last wednesday mostly because i didn't know what to do with myself and out of a need to feel connected in some weird confusing times. what i mean is: try your best, be there for each other, help those who need a hand, try to see a bigger picture, and live the life that you will not regret. act out of love, not fear, be an ally to those who need help. it's just a drawing, but i believe in the power of drawings, of words, to connect us with each other. sometimes that helps and sometimes that can be a good start."
Here we are printing a new edition of the RESIST FEAR ASSIST LOVE T-Shirt. The RESIST/ASSIST image is being screen printed by our friends at Crystal Graphics—with a split fountain of red and blue inks, on a Butter Yellow Comfort Colors 100% Cotton T-Shirt. Each package will also include a few extras and surprises, naturally...
As always, 100% of the money, after printing and shipping costs, will be donated to local charitable organizations. While this project is not affiliated with or endorsed by any specific charitable organizations—we have chosen to spread the proceeds between: No Questions Asked food pantry, The Julian Center, and The Bail Project.
The focus of this edition is to raise as much money as possible for these organizations, so we will be taking pre-orders only and printing only as many shirts as have been reserved. These will not be sold in stores or available at a later date. Look at this as a way to support the important work these organizations are doing and the shirt as a nice bonus.
I am so grateful to my friends at Crystal Graphics, Nat Swope, Todd and Katie Robinson, and everyone at LUNA music for their time and efforts in making this project a reality once more. This is a family affair, and I am so thankful.
a note from the folks at LUNA music about production: -PRE-ORDERS BEGIN ON MONDAY, 01 JUNE 2020 AND CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT E.S.T. ON WEDNESDAY, 10 JUNE 2020. -PRINTING BEGINS ON MONDAY, 22 JUNE 2020. -SHIPPING BEGINS ON MONDAY, 06 JULY 2020.
we here at the shop are so very lucky to be a part of this benefit—thank you, again, for your support!
a message from Mr. Kinetik...
>MR. KINETIK MONTHLY D.J. SET / SOUL VIBRATION SESSION "Movers & Groovers, My family and friends at LUNA music in Indianapolis host my monthly DJ event the Soul Vibration Session. I love this event and it is one of my favorite moments of my month. With the rise and spread of COVID-19, Luna has closed the storefront to the public but they are still shipping music and other goodies to customers! Hit them up and get your music and music accessories game tight. This mix is my monthly 4-hour DJ session. I recorded this at my home base and ran through a range of tunes just like I would if I was at LUNA. You can listen to it right here and it will also be sent out on my podcast channel. Enjoy it freely and share it freely as well. I hope y’all are living well outchea in these wild times. I love you all. The P.E.A.C.E."—Mr. Kinetik
>>new, NEW dates!! RECORD STORE DAY(S) at LUNA music<<
>RSD DROPS:RECORD STORE DAY(S) 2020 @ LUNA music: +SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST 2020 +SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2020 +SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2020 >Instead of releasing all titles on one day, RSD is coordinating a series of RSD DROPS—three dates in August, September and October, with an emphasis on getting those titles you heard about earlier in the year—in your hands where they belong! >>RSD is working to split The RSD 2020 List as equitably as possible across these three RSD DROPS Saturdays: 29 August, 26 September, and 24 October.
>>>WATCH THIS SPOT—THE LIST OF TITLES (AND THEIR REASSIGNED DATES) WILL BE COMING ON 01 JUNE 2020! YOU KNOW HOW WE DO—SAME AS THE LAST 13 YEARS, WE'VE GOT PARTIES PLANNED! >WE'LL BEGIN TO SELL ALL OF THOSE LOVELY, LIMITED EDITION RELEASES WHEN THE DOORS OPEN. AND WE'LL HAVE EVERYONE OF THEM ON ORDER! >AND AS WE'VE DONE FOR THE LAST NINE YEARS—WE'LL HAVE SOME LIMITED-EDITION RELEASES, THAT YOU CAN ONLY GET HERE, AT LUNA music! xo-tLc
the LUNA pick(s)-of-the-moment...
>Mac Miller - Circles (Clear Vinyl edition) VINYL LP Conceived as a sister album to 2018's full length Swimming, Circles was completed with the assistance of Jon Brion, with whom Miller worked on Swimming and had been working together on Circles at the time of his passing. While sonically distinctly different than its predecessor, Circles features many of the hallmarks for which Swimming was critically acclaimed upon its release - Miller further realizing his singing voice in addition to rapping, live instrumentation and earnest, confessional lyrical content.
>PRINCE - One Night Alone...Solo Piano & Voice (Purple Vinyl Edition) VINYL LP Prince's twenty-fifth studio album, One Nite Alone... finds the artist on acoustic piano and vocals (save for occasional rhythm from drummer John Blackwell and the ambient cooing of Divinity and Majesty, Prince's pet doves). The intimate affair includes favorites like "U're Gonna C Me" and a cover of "A Case Of U", written by one of Prince's biggest musical influences, Joni Mitchell.
>Everything But the Girl - Temperamental (Black Vinyl Edition) 2-LP Double vinyl LP pressing and Half-Speed Mastering by Miles Showell (Ben's long-time mastering engineer of choice...) at Abbey Road—this is the best presentation of the superb, final, full-length chapter from Ben and Tracey—not to be missed, if only for "Downhill Racer"...
>LUNA music 'put your hand in the Mann' limited-edition T-shirt Long ago, a recurring theme was to weave a thread thru... Oh, never mind—this iteration of a long-running joke between Nat Russell and myself finally took a beautiful, surreal, evolution when Justin Shimp (of BrainTwins) began sprinkling the image in the LUNA music analog times #1. The rest is history? And just like John Waters'-'Role Models' paper edition of his hilarious book—we thoughtfully printed this on the brightest, most absorbent, white T we could find... THIS ONE IS A LIMITED-EDITION—GRAB ONE NOW! #insidejokesgonepublic #pushpush #flutesforsignsPrinted
>Jason Molina - Live At La Chapelle (Black Vinyl Edition) LP This has been one of our most-requested titles, over the past four months. Limited to 1000 copies.
>LUNA music radio clash T-Shirt Inspired by mr. lunatron's high school auto and his favorite song/sleeve by The Clash—EVERYBODY HOLD ON TIGHT... Printed on 100% Cotton Canvas T!
>LUNA music bandana Discharge water-based white ink laid upon an array finery! 21.5" x 21.5" all-cotton colors. Wrap something you love (or yourself) in our versatile freshness...
Oh, never mind—this iteration of a long-running joke between Nat Russell and myself finally took a beautiful, surreal, evolution when Justin Shimp (of BrainTwins) began sprinkling the image in the LUNA music analog times #1. The rest is history?
And just like John Waters'-'Role Models' paper edition of his hilarious book—we thoughtfully printed this on the brightest, most absorbent, white T we could find...
THIS ONE IS A LIMITED-EDITION—GRAB ONE NOW! #insidejokesgonepublic #pushpush #flutesforsignsPrinted
>LUNA music 25th Anniversary Boaters Sweatshirt Behold! In honor of our 25th Anniversary—we decided to go back to some of our favorite designs, from the years gone by, and do a limited run of past beauties!
Printed on a super soft/super cozy French Terry Reversible Alternative Apparel—we always loved that Commercial Artisan/Antenna knew the Space Twins would need a vacation...
THIS ONE IS A LIMITED-EDITION—GRAB ONE NOW! #LUNAis25
>LUNA music 25th Anniversary Tote To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, our pal, Nat Russell delivers a KILLER design! THIS ONE IS A LIMITED-EDITION—GRAB ONE NOW! #LUNAis25
>LUNA music 25th Anniversary Bottle Opener To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, our pal, Nat Russell delivers a KILLER design! THIS ONE IS A LIMITED-EDITION—GRAB ONE NOW! #LUNAis25
John Gilsenan, of London-based iwant design, has turned out a completely modern take on our classic logo that is deep in detail (we love the swimming pool and the cassette deck), that simply takes the cake...
Printed on a 100% Cotton Canvas tee!
>NATHANIEL RUSSELL 2019 RSD T-Shirt Another Crooked Arm special. He looks like he's having a good time, huh? Our Record Store Day 2019 design was freshly printed on totes, your blank tees, practically anything you could bring on that magical day! If you missed out on the party, we've made a very limited run of shirts. That way you won't be the only one without this lovely design.
>JON ROGERS octopus T-Shirt Jon Rogers has done us the favor of creating a beautiful LUNA octopus! We really like this guy! Printed on a 100% Cotton Canvas T!
>LUNA music radio clash T-Shirt Inspired by mr. lunatron's high school auto and his favorite song/sleeve by The Clash—EVERYBODY HOLD ON TIGHT... Printed on 100% Cotton Canvas T!
>NATHANIEL RUSSELL 2019 RSD T-Shirt Another Crooked Arm special. He looks like he's having a good time, huh? Our Record Store Day 2019 design was freshly printed on totes, your blank tees, practically anything you could bring on that magical day! If you missed out on the party, we've made a very limited run of shirts. That way you won't be the only one without this lovely design.
>JON ROGERS flying saucer T-Shirt Jon Rogers has done it, yet again! We love this guy's bumper sticker... Printed on 100% Cotton Canvas T!
>the LUNA music DISCO MIX t-shirt! Inspired by OG Jamaican silk-screened DUB sleeves and making its debut on the 13th—this one is Strictly Roots...
>JON ROGERS octopus Zip Up Hoodie Jon Rogers has done us the favor of creating a beautiful LUNA octopus! We really like this guy!printed on soft Alternative Apparel Eco-Jersey (50% Polyester, 38% Cotton, 12% Rayon)—this LUNA hoodie is perfect for layering and lightweight enough for year-round wear!
classic fit…
>LUNA music / NATHANIEL RUSSELL YETI SOCKS Keep your feet sweet with these LUNA music / Nat Russell Yeti Socks! These 98% cotton ring-spun knit socks are cozy from the jump...
>COMMERCIAL ARTISAN 'SLEEVE' T-Shirt Commercial Artisan (James and Jon Sholly--OG LUNA family) bring the heat with this thin-lined, minimal beauty of a design! Alternative 100% cotton black shirt, printed with white ink—we've lost control again…
>LUNA music bandana Discharge water-based white ink laid upon an array finery! 21.5" x 21.5" all-cotton colors. Wrap something you love (or yourself) in our versatile freshness...
>BrainTwins 'LUNAR phase' T-Shirt BrainTwins, fresh from killing our #rsd18, have got your phases sorted! Alternative 100% cotton asphalt grey shirt, printed with #319—chart your tide with this one…
Actually, we buy (and sell) all sorts of pre-loved music! We stock over 10,00 used LPs and we are always looking to purchase your unwanted LPs, CDs, and DVDs (in good condition) for $$$. House calls made! CLICK HERE for all the details...
>Neil Young - Homegrown (LIMITED, Indie Version w/EXCLUSIVE print) LP Neil Young puts it best: ''This album is the unheard bridge between Harvest and Comes a Time''. Recorded between June 1974 and January 1975, Homegrown was intended to come out in 1975 before Neil cancelled the release. The album has remained unreleased until now, achieving a legendary status among Neil Young fans in the process.
The album is made up of twelve Neil Young songs, of which seven are previously unreleased - ''Separate Ways,'' ''Try,'' ''Mexico,'' ''Kansas,'' We Don't Smoke It No More,'' ''Vacancy'' and ''Florida'' (a spoken word narration). Also included are the first recordings of ''Love Is A Rose,'' ''Homegrown,'' ''White Line, ''Little Wing,'' and ''Star Of Bethlehem'' - different versions of which would all later appear on other Neil Young albums.
Neil plays solo on some tracks (guitar, piano and harmonica), and is joined by a band of friends on other tracks, including Levon Helm, Ben Keith, Karl T Himmel, Tim Drummond, Emmylou Harris and Robbie Robertson.
LUNA music turned 25 years old, on 20 DECEMBER 2019, and we decided to throw a party! Big love to all the family, friends, and folks that came on on this lovely Friday, to help us celebrate! Thank you Nat Russell and MC Taylor for making the night so special and unforgettable!
And…THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED OUR SHOP FOR THE LAST QUARTER CENTURY!!! WE. LOVE. YOU! XO-tLc fotos: Doug Fellegy
thanks for the love Time Out…
>Thanks so much to Time Out for including us in their 'The 24 best things to do in Indianapolis' round up! Take a peek at the best things to do in Indianapolis, from top museums and attractions to live music and restaurants… >check that list out HERE!
AND thanks for the love The New York Times!
>The NYT has some essential spots for you to check out, when you visit our fine, fine city! Thanks so much to the Times for including us in their '36 Hours in Indianapolis' write up! Take a peek at the best things to do in Indianapolis—from top museums, bars, galleries, shops, and attractions…
