James Endeacott's Music Meltdown

Wild of hair and brimming with tall tales, broadcaster, tastemaker and record label guru, James Endeacott’s life has been lived through music. From playing guitar in the 1980s alternative band Loop to working with world-defining acts like The Strokes and The Libertines during his time at Rough Trade (and later launching 1965 Records), James's ear for an infectious hook is unmatched. These days, he brings that same eclectic taste to his beloved Morning Glory breakfast show on Soho Radio and compilations like Unlock Your Mind.
This summer he curates our annual Music Meltdown. From DREAMING OF YOU: THE MAKING OF THE CORAL with an in-person director Q&A, to YOU’RE GONNA MISS ME, a documentary tracing the rollercoaster life of psychedelic cosmic-naut Roky Erickson and BE HERE TO LOVE ME, which chronicles the turbulent times of alt.country godfather Townes Van Zandt. Plus a super-rare screening of ultra-cult punk flick, THE FABULOUS STAINS.

Fri 10 Jul: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS + late bar - Proto-riot girl gutter-to-stardom tale starring Diane Ladd, Laura Dern and a handful of Sex Pistols. Rough-hewn, funny and a genuine cult classic.
Sat 18 Jul: BE HERE TO LOVE ME + short + late bar - The turbulent life of alt.rock pioneer Townes Van Zandt, who sacrificed everything for his music. Plus Larry Jon Wilson short.
Fri 24 Jul: YOU’RE GONNA MISS ME - The roller coaster story of American psychedelic pioneer Roky Erickson (13th Floor Elevators); a trip of a life in and out of institutions, poverty, filth and family disputes.
Tue 4 Aug: DREAMING OF YOU + DIRECTOR Q&A - The tale of neo-pop-psych Liverpool band The Coral, director Q&A hosted by genial Meltdown curator James Endeacott.