‘Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton’ Screening and Q+A with Peanut Butter Wolf

Overview

The legendary Stones Throw Records is home to a metric bucket-tonne of vinyl. The LA-based hip hop label is known for their left-of-centre artists, avant garde nature and ability to break artists well before dinner table fame. Feature length documentary Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton takes a close look at the label and its master, commander and founder Chris Manak, aka Peanut Butter Wolf — an exceptional DJ and producer in his own right.

Sometime home to Aloe Blacc, Mayer Hawthorne, The Stepkids, James Pants, J Rocc, Madlib and more (including the J Dilla back catalogue)  Stones Throw Records' reputation within the hip hop, beats and funk/soul community is strong and has commanded a loyal following over the years. Kanye West, Talib Kweli, Mike D, Common, Tyler the Creator and Questlove all throw in their two cents on Peanut Butter Wolf and Stones Throw in the documentary, and how they have been influenced by the underground record label themselves.

Manak is in the country for Splendour in the Grass later this month, but will be hanging at Howler for the screening and a special Q&A on the night. This is a pretty rare chance for hip hop heads to hear the stories behind this legendary producer's work and beloved label straight from the horse's mouth. Seats are not allocated for the event so it's best to arrive a little early for a good spot.