Pooh Sticks
Straight Up; Noise Pollution C88-90
Fantastic compilation of the early singles of iconic 80s Welsh indiepopsters Pooh Sticks
Comet Gain
The Misfit Jukebox
Archival hit and miss rarities compilation from ramshackle indie pop Comet Gain that will be most appreciated by already converted fans
Various
Intact and Smiling: The Weird and Wonderful World of Tapete Records Vol. 1
German indie label Tapete Records celebrated their first 20 years in 2022, and this double album compiles 28 poppy and upbeat songs from acts like Comet Gain, Robert Forster and Lloyd Cole.
Various
Musik, Music, Musique 3.0: 1982 – Synth Pop on the Air’
Impressive box set in which Cherry Red continues to explore the early days of synth pop in the third instalment of the ‘Musik, Music, Musique’ series
Various
Cherry Stars Collide: Dream Pop, Shoegaze and Ethereal Rock 1986-1995
Follow-up of sorts to 2016’s ‘Still in a Dream’ shoegaze compilation, which goes on to compile songs from the dream pop, shoegaze and ethereal rock movements
Various
The Hacienda 1982
2022 sees Manchester’s iconic club The Hacienda celebrate its 40th anniversary, and Cherry Red has compiled four CDs worth of tracks associated with the club’s first year.
Various
Kids On The Street - UK Power Pop and New Wave 1977-1981
Eagerly-awaited follow-up to the much acclaimed ‘Harmony In My Head which packs three CDs full of smashing UK punk pop and new wave goodness
Various
Music for New Romantics
Often surprising new three CD compilation which celebrates the legendary New Romantic scene in the best possible way
Marine Research
John Peel 18.05.99
Post-Heavenly/Talulah Gosh band Marine Research's only recorded session for John Peel gloriously presented as a stunning two-single package
Various
Heroes & Villains – The Sound Of Los Angeles 1965-1968,
Excellent three-disc retrospective, which fifty years after the original release of the iconic 'Nuggets' album, compiles together music from the LA scene of 1965-68, and the garage/psychedelic/pop sounds of California
Girls At Our Best!
Pleasure
Classic post punk/indie pop on new three-disc deluxe edition of Girls at Our Best!'s 1981 only album
Various
I Love To See You Strut – More ’60s Mod, RNB, Brit Soul and Freakbeat Nuggets,
Rollercoaster ride of pop melodies and blues rock on long-awaited follow-up to the esteemed RPM mod/freakscene compilations
Various
Revolt Into Style 1979
Enjoyable and eclectic three CD post punk and alternative music from 1979 from Cherry Red
Various
C91
Next instalment in Cherry Red’s successful C-series is ‘C91’, which shows that 1991 was a bad year for indie music, but the compilation itself is a joy to behold
Mike Hurst
In My Time – Recordings, Productions and Songs 1962-1985
Excellent four CD box set from 60s, 70s and 80s musician, songwriter and producer Mike Hurst
Miscellaneous
The Sun Shines Here: The Roots Of Indie Pop 1980-1984
Essential and delightful five CD box set from Cherry Red which focuses on the roots of indie pop and should be in every pop fan’s record collection.
Various
Good as Gold – Artefacts of the Apple Era 1967-1975
Enthralling five CD compilation of songs associated with Apple Records, founded by these Fab Four, proves a great look into the more forgotten parts of the 60's pop scene in the UK
Direct Hits
The Broadway Recording Sessions
Enjoyable compilation of Mod pop trio Direct Hits’ early recording sessions which are finally released by Optic Nerve Recordings but is mostly targeted at already converted fans.
Global Village Trucking Company
Smiling Revolution
Impressive double CD anthology on Cherry Red from Iconic communal band The Global Village Trucking Company
Various
Shake the Foundations: Militant Funk and the Post-Punk Dancefloor 1978-1984
Impressive three CD box set from Cherry Red follows up the success of their previous post-punk box sets with this reflection into the more danceable part of the scene
Exploding Flowers
Stumbling Blocks
Enjoyable but repetitive jangly pop on second album from LA-based quartet Exploding Flowers
Dupont Circles
In Search of the Family Gredunza
Erratic and uneven debut album from US indie band the Dupont Circles which is a compilation of songs recorded during the past thirty years
Wee Cherubs
The Merry Makers
Enjoyable compilation of largely unreleased material from lost 198'0s Glasgow-based indiepop band, the Wee Cherubs
Various
Martin Green Presents: Super Sonics - 40 Junkshop Britpop Greats
Excellently presented double CD from Cherry Red which compiles together some of the more obscure and less well known bands of the Britpop era
Ballet
Matchy Matchy
Enjoyable but flawed fourth album from New York duo The Ballet whih draws but does not match comparisons with the Magnetic Fields
Pooh Sticks
7 Inch Box Set
Fabulous vinyl box set which compiles together the first five singles of legendary indiepop band, the Pooh Sticks
Monochrome Set
Fabula Mendax
First-rate album from indie pop outfit the Monochrome Set, which was inspired by manuscripts from the 15th century
Comet Gain
Fireraisers Forever!
Predictable and formulaic ninth album from shambolic London-based punk pop act Comet Gain
Dot Dash
Proto Retro
Enjoyable, nostalgic-rooted sixth album from jangly Washington DC group punk pop Dot Dash
Essex Green
Hardly Electronic
First-rate comeback album from US trio The Essex Green who have returned after a twelve year hiatus with their now classic blend of country/folk/indiepop
Carlene Carter
C’Est C Bon
Fifth electro-influenced album from country pop star Carlene Carter, which originally released in 1983, does not stand up well because of its extremely dated production
Go Kart Mozart
Mozart's Mini Mart
Lo-fi and self-consciously amateurish indie pop on fourth album from Go-Kart Mozart, the latest project of Lawrence Hayward of Felt
Gist
Holding Pattern
Hit and miss sercond album from the the Gist, the project of Young Marble Giants' songwriter Stuart Moxham, which follows on thirty-five years after their debut album
Clientele
Music for The Age of Miracles
Fabulous, long-awaited album from melancholic indiepop outfit the Clientele who have returned after a seven year absence this time with a new fourth member
Howard Jones
Best 1983 – 2017
Impressive three CD compilation from 80's superstar Howard Jones which compiles together his entire solo career from 1983 to 2017 for the first time
Los Straitjackets
What’s So Funny about Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets?
Fabulous latest record from Nashville-based surf/rockabilly/punk rock band Los Straitjackets, who have toured with Nick Lowe as his backing group and have now recorded an album's worth of instrumental covers of his songs
Sodastream
Little by Little
Excellent new album from folksy Australian indie pop duo Sodastream who are back with their first LP in over ten years
Jack Lee
Bigger Than Life
Fascinating and essential compilation which combines together both the solo albums released by Jack Lee, the singer and guitarist in legendary power pop trio the Nerves, in the 1980s
Grin
Grin/1+1/All Out
Hit and miss double CD from Grin, the late 60's/early 70's band of solo artist and Bruce Springsteen guitarist Nils Lofgren, which compiles together the three albums they released during their brief lifetime
Monochrome Set
Volume, Contrast, Brilliance….Vol. 2, Unreleased and Rare
Variable second raities compilation from the Monochrome Set, which will most likely only appeal to their hardcore fans.
Clientele
Alone and Unreal: The Best of the Clientele
Fantastic compilation from London indie trio the Clientele which collects some of their most loved songs from their back catalogue
Bis
I Love Bis
Excellently presented compilation of early singles and EPs from chaotic 90’s Scottish noise pop trio Bis, who have not lasted well over time
Batteries
Batteries
Fomulaic and over noisy indie pop from Steven Clark from Bis who is releasing his first solo album under the name Batteries
Cinerama
Valentina
Fine fourth album from Cinerama, the first since 2002's 'Torino', which finds David Gedge and his bandmates reworking the Wedding Present's latest album with an orchestra
Milky Wimpshake
Encore, Un Effort!
On their sixth proper album, Newcastle twee punkers Milky Wimpshake keep on doing what they do best, playing punkpop with clever and political lyrics
Various
Alice in Wonderland and Other Rainy Day
Evocatively packaged but hit and miss double compilation of lost Southern US 60’s pop, garage and psychedelic bands
Robert Wyatt
Different Every Time
Definitive double CD compilation from eccentric but brilliant English singer-songwriter, Robert Wyatt
Dave Edmunds
Live at Rockpalast Loreley 1983
Fantastic live CD/DVD package, recorded at the Loreley Open-Air Festival in 1983 for German television, from singer, guitarist and record prodcucer, Dave Edmunds
David Lewis
Old World, New World
Pleasant but forgettable 60’s and 70’s folk pop on fourth album from London-based singer-songwriter, David Lewis
Rockpile
Live at Rockplast
Appealing live CD/DVD recorded at a show in Germany in 1980 from Rockpile, the late 1970s/early 1980s supergroup of Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds
Karl Smith
Kites
Slightly disappointing debut solo album from Australian indie pop duo Sodastream's front man, Karl Smith
Milky Wimpshake
Heart and Soul in the Milky Way
Excellent, if formulaic punk pop on fifth studio album from Newcastle-based group, Milky Wimpshake
Tullycraft
Lost in Light Rotation
Instantly catchy, but predictable sixth studio album from seminal Seattle-based indie pop outfit, Tullycraft
Golden Grrrls
Golden Grrls
Oddball mix of the quite promising and awful on debut album from Glasgow-based trio, Golden Grrls
Roger Mcguinn
Born to Rock and Roll
Fabulous compilation of former Byrds' front man Roger McGuinn's 70's solo albums
Evans the Death
Catch Your Cold
Forgettable indie pop on vinyl only single from much hyped London-based band, Evans the Death
Winter Olympics
Profit and Loss
Monotonous 90’s-influenced indie guitar rock on debut album from London-based band, the Winter Olympics
Hit Parade
Pick of the Pops (Vol. 1)
Essential compilation from long-standing and influential London-based indie pop act, the Hit Parade
Amida
My Life as a Trashcan
Shambling, but enjoyable Wedding Present and This Poison-influenced indie pop on fourth EP from Manchester-based band Amida, who probably work best as a live act
Dentals
Tennessee
Lyrically weak, but musically adept debut album from Swiss-based indie pop act, the Dentals