“When we started in 1978, what Cherry Red prided itself on was its diversity,” says Iain McNay, Cherry Red’s founder and chairman. “Labels such as Factory Records and Rough Trade had a certain image, but you couldn’t pin us down musically – we were a bit all over the place.” As Cherry Red (named after a track from the Groundhogs’ album, Split ) celebrates its 30th birthday this year, it’s ...
Portishead is a 'Third' place winner (New York Daily News) 04 May 2008Want the scare of your life? Subject yourself to the new Portishead album. It's a holy terror of a thing.
Readers' tales of life-changing mix tapes (San Francisco Chronicle) 27 April 2008THE LOVERS Donald Barks' record collection was impressive, even way back in 1985. Now, the stay-at-home dad has more than 4,000 albums on vinyl, stacked high along the walls of his Oakland home. He had more than 2,000 albums 23 years ago, when he and his wife...