Sonic Cathedral is a British independent record label with a focus on shoegaze.[1]
| Sonic Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Nathaniel Cramp |
| Distributor(s) | Cargo Records |
| Genre | Shoegaze, dream pop |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | London |
| Official website | https://soniccathedral.co.uk |
History
editOriginally started as a club night by ex-NME journalist Nathaniel Cramp in October 2004,[2] it became a record label in 2006 after offering to put out a 7" single for Mark Gardener of Ride.[3]
Over the first few years as a label it continued to just put out 7" records, by bands such as School of Seven Bells,[4] Maps, and M83.[2] In 2009 these were compiled on Cathedral Classics Volume 1.[2] That year the label released its first album, the UK edition of Unknown Colors by Swedish band Sad Day For Puppets.[2]
In 2013 the label released a solo mini-album by Dean Wareham (of Galaxie 500, Luna, and Dean & Britta), titled Emancipated Hearts, followed by a self-titled full-length album in 2014.[5]
In October 2020 the label released a solo album by Andy Bell of Ride, named The View From Halfway Down. This was followed by a second in 2022, Flicker.[6]
In October 2023 the label released Pearlies, the debut solo album of Emma Anderson of Lush.[7][8]
In February 2024 it released the first full-length album by London band Whitelands, Night-Bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day. In June 2024 NME called it one of the best debut albums of the year so far.[9]
In 2024 Sonic Cathedral celebrated its 20th anniversary with four concerts in London, featuring artists such as Slowdive, Ride, and A Place to Bury Strangers.[10]
References
edit- ^ Rogers, Jude (27 July 2007). "Diamond gazers". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d Gourlay, Dom (20 April 2009). "Shoegaze Week: Label Focus #25: Sonic Cathedral". Drowned In Sound. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (2 October 2024). "Scene Celebration: Sonic Cathedral At 20". Clash. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Mules, Adrian (10 August 2010). "Label Profile #4 // Sonic Cathedral". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Welsh, April Clare (12 May 2014). "This Is My Music: Dean Wareham's Favourite Albums". The Quietus. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Moore, Sam (11 January 2022). "Andy Bell announces his new solo album 'Flicker' and shares 'Something Like Love'". NME. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Monroe, Jazz (20 July 2023). "Lush's Emma Anderson Announces Debut Solo Album Pearlies, Shares Video for New Song". Pitchfork. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Hannah, Lesa (29 April 2024). "Shoegaze's Pioneering Women Are Still Going Strong". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ "The 10 best debut albums of 2024… so far!". NME. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Richards, Sam (16 July 2024). "Slowdive and Ride to play Sonic Cathedral's 20th birthday". Uncut. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
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