Still In A Dream – A Story Of Shoegaze boxset to be released
For many Creation is the label that defined the shoegazing sound. From the Mary Chain through to Ride and Slowdive via My Bloody Valentine and The House of Love, Creation released the records that are...
View ArticleStill Doing It For The Kids – A round-up of 2015
2015 was a crazy year when you consider it is 15 years since Creation closed its doors, this year was one of the busiest for some time with huge tours from the likes of Ride, The Jesus & Mary...
View ArticleThe Creation Records Spotify playlist
At over 3.5 hours long, the Creation Records Spotify playlist covers most of the 17 years of Creation releases. Featuring early favourites like Biff Bang Pow! Phil Wilson, Revolving Paint Dream and...
View ArticleThe Post-Creation Spotify Playlist
Despite Creation Records closing in 2000 most of the artists have continued to release some great records since. Below is a Spotify playlist containing some fantastic tracks by former Creation...
View ArticleListen to Creation Records live 1987-1990 Vol. 2
After last year’s hugely popular Live In London compilation, it seemed only right to follow it up with another compilation of live recordings. So here we have vol.2 recorded between 1987 and 1990....
View ArticleSwervedriver’s Raise turns 25
Swervedriver’s debut album turns 25 today, Raise was released on September 30th 1991. Featuring the lead tracks from their three previous EPs including Son of A Mustang Ford, Rave Down and...
View ArticleSwervedriver to reissue Mezcal Head on vinyl
Swervedriver are to release a 180gm vinyl repress of their 1993 album Mezcal Head. This is the first time the album has been pressed on vinyl since its original release and is accompanied by a 4 page...
View ArticleSwervedriver to reissue Raise on vinyl
Swervedriver are to have their debut album re-released on vinyl next month. Original vinyl copies of the album released on Creation in 1991 sell for stupid money online so this will be a welcome for...
View ArticleSwervedriver release Ejector Seat Reservation on vinyl
Swervedriver’s much overlooked 1995 album Ejector Seat Reservation is to be repressed on vinyl this month with additional tracks. Produced by Alan Moulder the album is being released by Music on Vinyl...
View ArticleSwervedriver announce new album Future Ruins
Swervedriver have announced their new album ‘Future Ruins’ will be released on 25th January 2019. Now signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action label, the album is the bands sixth following their 2015 album ‘I...
View ArticleSwervedriver release new single
Christmas has come early this year, Swervedriver have announced their first new single in 15 years with a new album planned for 2014. The two track single is available NOW directly from the band as a...
View ArticleSwervedriver announce US tour
Swervedriver have announced a US tour for March 2015 in support of their forthcoming new album, their first since 1998. The dates are as follows: 03/04 San Diego, CA – Casbah 03/05 Los Angeles, CA –...
View ArticleSwervedriver announce new album
It’s all go at the moment as Swervedriver announce their first album since 1998. Pitchfork reports the album is called ‘I Wasn’t Born to Lose You’ and it’s out March 3 via Cobraside. Listen to a track...
View ArticleSwervedriver announce UK tour dates – listen to new album
Swervedriver have announced a string of UK dates for May to promote their new album ‘I Wasn’t Born To Lose You’. The band will play the following dates: Tue 12 – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms Wed 13 –...
View ArticleWatch Swervedriver live sets from recent US tour
Swervedriver recently toured the USA and two sets were filmed during their trip. Firstly there was their gig at SXSW and then they played a studio session for KEXP (who Ride also recently played a...
View ArticleSwervedriver release new track via Adult Swim Singles
Swervedriver have released a new track called ‘Winter Depths’ via the Adult Swin Singles 2015 Program. The track can be downloaded or streamed for free below and follows their latest album ‘I Wasn’t...
View ArticleListen to ‘Creation Records: Live in London 1987 to 1992’
Many gigs from Creation’s bands are now considered legendary in certain circles so it’s great when some real treasures are unearthed and I’m able to share them. Below is a compilation of recordings...
View ArticleSwervedriver announce European tour
Swervedriver finish a triumphant 2015 with a European tour followed by an appearance in Hong Kong. The band have toured for much of 2015 following the release of their ‘I Wasn’t Born To Lose You’ album...
View ArticleIt was 20 years ago today!
26th November 2000 was the date I first launched this website, twenty years ago! The month before two books and a compilation album on the subject of Creation Records were released but there was...
View ArticleListen to live recordings
A few years ago I posted some live recordings on the website recorded in London between 1987 and 1992. The owner of these recordings has now started uploading lots and lots of full sets recorded during...
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