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Sonic Cathedral is a British independent record label founded in October 2004 by former NME journalist Nathaniel Cramp.[1][2]

History

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Sonic Cathedral
Founded2004
Distributor(s)Cargo Records
GenreAlternative rock, post-punk, dream pop, electronic
Country of originUnited Kingdom
LocationLondon
Official websitesoniccathedral.co.uk

Originally intended as a night club to promote Swedish dream pop band The radio dept's debut album it later became a record label after a request to Ride frontman Mark Gardener to put out a 7" single.[3]

On May 18th 2014, shoegaze band Slowdive played their first gig in 20 years as part of the label's 10th anniversary show.[4][5]

In 2021, Sonic Cathedral was nominated for best small label by Aim Awards.[6][7]

Artists

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References

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  1. ^ "Sonic Cathedral – Electronic Sound". Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  2. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (2024-07-16). "Sonic Cathedral Toasts 20th Anniversary With Slowdive, Ride Shows | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2024-09-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Label Profile #4 // Sonic Cathedral". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  4. ^ Cooper, Leonie (2014-05-19). "Slowdive play first gig in nearly 20 years in London". NME. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  5. ^ Pelly, Jenn (2014-05-19). "Slowdive Play First Show in 20 Years: Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
  6. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (2021-06-10). "AIM Awards 2021: Full Nominations Announced". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2024-09-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "AIM Awards 2021: Arlo Parks, Enny, Fontaines DC, Jayda G triumph at virtual ceremony". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 2024-09-22.