http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/music-magazine-features/label-profile/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/music-magazine-features/label-profile/label-profile-faith-and-hope-860347.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/music-magazine-features/label-profile/label-profile-faith-and-hope-860347.html ]]> <p> An evening of overindulgence can often end with drunken boasts, flights of fancy and grandiose business plans for global domination. But for frustrated musician Neil Claxton, his alcohol-fuelled rant with a friend about the state of the music business struck such a chord that, in the cold light of day, he phoned his friend David Wood with a proposition. </p> Label Profile Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:16:33 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/music-magazine-features/label-profile/label-profile-cherry-red-826730.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/music-magazine/music-magazine-features/label-profile/label-profile-cherry-red-826730.html ]]> <p> “When we started in 1978, what Cherry Red prided itself on was its diversity,” says Iain McNay, Cherry Red’s founder and chairman. “Labels such as Factory Records and Rough Trade had a certain image, but you couldn’t pin us down musically – we were a bit all over the place.” </p> <p> As Cherry Red (named after a track from the Groundhogs’ album, <i>Split</i>) celebrates its 30th birthday this year, it’s a philosophy that has served it well. Not only has its music covered many a genre, but the business model has adapted over time. The Cherry Red empire now spans 12 sub-labels putting out a variety of music – and McNay is always open to more. </p> Label Profile Mon, 12 May 2008 16:45:58 +0100