UPDATE >TUESDAY, 01 SEPTEMBER 2020< hi all- our storefront will remained closed, at least, until sometime in late September—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!
WE APOLOGIZE. THE STOREFRONT IS STILL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC... Folks, it has become abundantly clear that the COVID-19 virus will still be raging thru the state as we approach this SECOND of three RSD DROPS, on SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER. So, to keep our customers and crew safe, we've made the difficult decision to have this first RSD 2020 event be online only. PLEASE NOTE: -You can still select LOCAL PICK-UP for your RSD DROPS order. (We will be working hard filling orders inside the shop and will set up a special no-contact pick-up spot, outside the shop that day. PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASK, please keep 6' apart.) Or, you can have your order shipped USPS, if you'd like. This is also a great time to tell you we've added over 5000 fresh titles to shop.lunamusic.net—just in the last month! -Of course, you can order as many RSD DROPS TITLES as you'd like—but only one copy of each title, per customer. (Multiple orders will be cancelled.) WHAT TO EXPECT ON 26 SEPTEMBER 2020 AT LUNA music: -ALL RSD DROPS titles will go live on shop.lunamusic.net at 1:00PM EST—we won't be taking reservations or handing out line numbers—it's all online, beginning at 1:00PM EST! -EVERYONE who orders on 26 SEPTEMBER will receive a FREE LUNA music tote, designed by Justin Shimp of BrainTwins! -As usual, we will have a LUNA music exclusive for the day. -Rusty Redenbacher will be spinning a two-hour set while you wait to pick-up your RSD titles—this time out, he'll be blowing your mind with a 120 minute set of newly-created white label remixes, recently concocted in his laboratory. -Agood time, during wacky times.
As always, THANK YOU supporting our locally-owned business for over 25 years! We hope to see you on the 26th—as well as the other upcoming RSD DROPS dates (SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2020).
>>>WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THE DAY TO ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET AND WELCOME YOU ALL BACK IN THE SHOP, AFTER THIS PANDEMIC IS UNDER CONTROL!
xo-tLc
the LUNA pick(s)-of-the-moment...
>Washed Out - Purple Noon (Black Vinyl Edition) VINYL LP Washed Out is Atlanta-based producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ernest Greene. Over the course of three uniquely enchanting, critically lauded albums and an EP, the music he makes has proved both transportive and visual, each new effort inviting listeners into immersive, self-contained universes. Each Washed Out release has been rooted in a form of escapism, but coupled with a new layer of emotional intensity, Purple Noon takes the project's music to dazzling new heights. The coastlines of the Mediterranean inspire Purple Noon, and Greene pays tribute to the region's distinct island culture – with all of its rugged elegance and old-world charm – and uses it as a backdrop to tell the album's stories of passion, love, and loss (its title comes from the 1960 film directed by Rene Clement, which is based on the novel The Talented Mister Ripley by Patricia Highsmith).
>THE STOOGES - LIVE AT GOOSE LAKE: AUGUST 8TH 1970 VINYL LP Leave it to Third Man Records! Found buried in the basement of a Michigan farmhouse amongst other tasty analog artifacts of the same era, the 1/4” stereo two-track tape of the Stooges complete performance at Goose Lake on August 8th, 1970 is the Rosetta Stone for fans of this seminal band. Not only is this the last ever performance of the original godhead Stooges line-up, but it is the ONLY known soundboard recording of said line-up. Playing the entirety of their canonical 1970 masterpiece Fun House, the sound, the performance, everything about this record is revelatory.
>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
>Earl Sweatshirt - Feet of Clay (Indie Exclusive Tan Vinyl Edition) VINYL LP
upcoming 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.
>>>HERE IS THE LIST OF TITLES (AND THEIR REASSIGNED DATES). YOU KNOW HOW WE DO—SAME AS THE LAST 13 YEARS! >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
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
>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...
up-front pre-order magic—for delivery!
>Prince - Sign O' The Times Super Deluxe Edition 13-LP + DVD SET out 25 SEPTEMBER 2020...
>RUN THE JEWELS - 4 (Pink Vinyl Edition) 2-LP out 18 SEPTEMBER 2020...
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…
