Watch The Cassette Played Poptones Documentary
Following the closure of Creation in 2000, Alan McGee quickly launched his Poptones label which he ran until 2007.
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Creation Records and the birth of New Labour
As we see on the news every day, most politicians aren’t to be trusted, but back in 1996 there was a hope for change after nearly 17 years of successive Conservative governments. Everyone knew your average Brit had suffered from Thatcher’s policies and it was Read more
From the archive: Ten Crazy Creation Facts
Creation had a great relationship with the NME, which for many years was a weekly bible to the world of music, in those days they could make or break bands whenever they chose. In February 1994 NME ran a two-part special celebrating 10 years of Read more
Should Spacemen 3 have signed with Creation?
Back in 1988 before recording their legendary ‘Playing With Fire’ album, Spacemen 3 were offered a one-album deal with Creation Records which they sadly chose to pass on.
The Laughing Apple singles found at Rough Trade
For all you Creation collectors out there, now is a rare chance to get a mint condition copy of a single from Alan McGee and Andrew Innes’ pre-Creation band The Laughing Apple.
Alan McGee launches new record label
Alan McGee has unveiled his new record label, called 359 Music, which he is launching via UK independent Cherry Red.
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.
Alan McGee talks to Music Film Web
Alan McGee has given another great interview whilst promoting the new Upside Down film. This time he spoke to Music Film Web about acting, UFO’s and why he’s not interested in resurrecting Creation Records.
Alan McGee interview in Narc magazine
Alan McGee has been busy lately giving loads of interviews promoting Upside Down. Kelley has posted most of these on our Facebook page so don’t forget to join if you wanna be kept up to date. Below is another excellent interview he did with North Read more
Listen: Alan McGee interview on Radio 2
Alan McGee gave a great interview with Jo Whiley on Radio 2 this week, Jo was as enthusiastic as ever and played tracks by the House of Love, Primal Scream, Jesus and Mary Chain and Oasis. In the interview they discuss the Television Personalities, the Read more
New Alan McGee Interview
Alan McGee has given an interview in this months Mojo magazine. You can read the interview below.
10th Anniversary of Creation’s closure
Doesn’t time fly fast? It is 10 years ago today since Alan McGee announced the closure of the label.
Creation Playlist #4 – Underground Magazine April 1988
Back in the late 80’s there was briefly a magazine called ‘Underground’ in the UK and never a month went by when Creation weren’t featured. Below is an interview with Alan McGee from early 1988, the text of which i’ve featured on the site before Read more
Classic Interviews #1 – Baby Amphetamine
Baby Amphetamine were put together by Alan McGee and Joe Foster in April 1987. The band consisted of three shop assistants from the Virgin Megastore and was Creation’s reaction to manufactured pop. Although the band only released one single, Chernobyl Baby (who needs the Government?), Read more
YouTube Classics #1 – Creation on Rapido
There are so many Creation related videos on YouTube that it’s hard to know where to start, so we’ll be obvious and begin with the classic Rapido episode from 1988/89.