Isn’t Anything turns 25
This week marks 25 years since the release of My Bloody Valentine’s groundbreaking ‘Isn’t Anything’ album.
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25th anniversary of ‘Doing It For The Kids’
“This is a label of love..” Alan McGee, August ’88 This week marks the 25th anniversary of Creation Records legendary ‘Doing It For The Kids’ compilation album and concert in London.
Primal Scream to release new single ‘2013’
The first song from Primal Scream’s forthcoming tenth studio album ‘More Light’ has been unveiled.
My Bloody Valentine – ‘mbv’ listen now
After just over 21 years, My Bloody Valentine released their new album at midnight GMT last night (3rd Feb 2013).
New My Bloody Valentine album to be released tonight
My Bloody Valentine have confirmed their new album, the follow up to ‘Loveless’ issued in 1991, is to be released tonight. A posting on their Facebook page states “We are preparing to go live with the new album/website this evening. We will make an announcement Read more
My Bloody Valentine preview new material
My Bloody Valentine previewed their first new material in two decades last night (27 Jan) as they opened their tour in Brixton.
Creation acts to play Primavera
My Bloody Valentine, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Bob Mould and Dexy’s are all set to play Primavera in Barcelona.
Last chance to pledge towards Beautiful Noise documentary
With only a few days to go, this is your last chance to pledge towards the Beautiful Noise documentary.
My Bloody Valentine announce UK dates
My Bloody Valentine have announced three UK shows for March 2013
My Bloody Valentine announce details of reissues featuring unreleased tracks
My Bloody Valentine have announced details of the release of a trio of re-issues on Monday May 14th 2012 through Sony Commercial Music Group. They will release their 2 full-length studio albums, Isn’t Anything and Loveless, plus EP’s 1988-1991, a brand new compilation which draws Read more
BBC to host Creation Records night
BBC Four is to host a Creation Records night next Friday (28 October 2011). Alongside ‘Upside Down’ there will also be a ‘Creation at the BBC’ compilation featuring performances from many of the labels acts. There will also be a repeat of the 2009 documentary Read more
Kevin Shields guests on Roky Erickson tribute album
Uncut reports that acclaimed UK indie label Sonic Cathedral is set to release a tribute album to former 13th Floor Elevators frontman Roky Erickson. ‘The Psychedelic Sounds Of The Sonic Cathedral’ features contributions from the likes of Dead Meadow, A Place To Bury Strangers and Read more
Playlist – Creation Singles 76 to 100
Starting during the long hot summer of 1990 and ending in the spring of 1991, this chapter in Creation sees a massive drift in direction with dance explosion of the late 80’s now having a huge effect on the label. In the UK this was Read more
Playlist – Creation Singles 51 to 75
Second mix featuring the singles in order of catalogue number, this chapter takes us from 1987 to 1990. This is where we first see the label dip its toes into the mainstream, firstly the House of Love and My Bloody Valentine grace the cover of Read more
Kevin Shields and Gem Archer perform with Paul Weller
Paul Weller won NME’s ‘Godlike Genius’ award last week and ended the show by performing an old hit of his from The Jam. ‘Start’ featured several guests including Kevin Shields and Gem Archer, the video of the performance is below.
YouTube Classics #10 – My Bloody Valentine
Not so much a classic as a recent recording, but what the heck! With less than 3 weeks (and counting) until My Bloody Valentine curate ATP’s Nightmare Before Christmas at Minehead. As a teaser for the event here are the band performing last year in Read more
Creation Playlist #3 – Phil Wilson selects the artists that influenced Creation
Phil Wilson, ex-lead singer of the June Brides and solo Creation artist has today selected 10 tracks that he feels highlight the influences that shaped the sound of both C86 and Creation Records. Here’s what he had to say “This is merely my view of Read more
Creation Playlist #2 – Sonic Cathedral’s Guide to Creation Records
For the last 5 years, Sonic Cathedral has released some of the finest records of the decade alongside running one of London’s best nights out. Massively influenced by Creation Records, we asked Nat Cramp the man behind Sonic Cathedral to come up with a playlist Read more
Creation Playlist #1 – The Second Summer of Love
This summer was the 20th anniversary of the second summer of love when dance music seemed to cross over and everyone was claiming to have “always had a dance element to their music”. Creation embraced the change and the results included some great records.
Primal Scream added to MBV curated Nightmare Before Christmas
From the ATP website. We are thrilled to announce the latest bands to be confirmed for the my bloody valentine curated Nightmare Before Christmas. We know you have been eagerly waiting for new additions – so we are very happy to be able to finally Read more