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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.

March 29, 2016
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 time to get rid of the corrupt party.

March 20, 2016
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 Creation Records.

March 7, 2015
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.

January 9, 2015
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.

December 30, 2014
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.

May 8, 2013
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.

December 6, 2012
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.

May 25, 2011
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 East music magazine NARC.

May 14, 2011
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 Gallaghers, the Creation years and the forthcoming film.

April 24, 2011

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