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STEREOGRAM RECORDINGS is an Edinburgh based record label run by musician/DJ JEREMY THOMS with press and PR by journalist INNES REEKIE. A Brief History:

Stereogram Recordings didn’t quite come kicking and screaming into the world in 2012 – instead it arrived without much bluster and fuss, but with true intention. Initially, it was solely a vehicle to facilitate label founder Jeremy Thoms’ beat com

bo, The Cathode Ray’s musical musings being heard by a wider demographic. Stereogram Recordings achieved its objective almost immediately, with a Radio Track of the Month (Radio Scotland – Janice Forsyth) and ‘Single of the Year, so far (The Guardian – Paul Lester). “The Cathode Ray”, their eponymously titled debut album, additionally garnered countless critically acclaimed reviews from all the right places. The label then opened its doors to The Fabulous Artisans and to Roy Moller, (‘Scotland’s best kept secret’ – Marc Riley 6 Music) in 2013, resulting in the release of the wonderfully avant-garde pop, and particularly journalist friendly, “One Domino” album; followed by the Lou Reed concept album, “My Week Beats Your Year”. James King and the Lonewolves were next to nail their sails to the mast with the once more extremely well-received “Lost Songs of the Confederacy” in October 2014. At this point, Stereogram had become a more adventurous, and indeed ambitious proposition than originally intended, and other artistes of a similar literate creative disposition to those already on the label were taking notice. Christopher Medal, Lola in Slacks, and Milton Star all joined the Stereogram family plus the ever challenging and hugely entertaining Band of Holy Joy considerably contributed to the swelling of the Stereogram ranks. Perhaps unwittingly at this stage, Stereogram were laying the foundations for what one journo recently remarked upon – ‘Stereogram are fast becoming the most interesting new independent label in Scotland, perhaps the country’. Stereogram next released The Cathode Ray’s second album “Infinite Variety” in April 2015, followed by Band Of Holy Joy’s “The Land Of Holy Joy” in September, with both once more picking up wonderful critical plaudits along the way. The label culminated 2015 with two ambitious R***e style shows featuring most of the label roster and a compilation sampler “The Sound Of Stereogram”.

2016 saw the label adding The Eastern Swell, STOOR and Those Unfortunates to it’s ranks all of whom released fantastic material, while 2017 saw the Aberdeen based Vintage Calvinos release their debut “An Invitation To Infamy”. Recent activity has included sophomore album releases from The Eastern Swell, STOOR and St. Christopher Medal plus the third album from The Cathode Ray (all on vinyl) plus a foray into publishing via two Photobooks featuring the work of Innes Reekie. Titles published so far are “Sometimes Pleasureheads Must Burn – The Birthday Party and beyond 1980 – 89” and “Nite Life During Wartime – Edinburgh and beyond 1980 – 90”. An occasional Archive Series has also been launched. The first release in this series was a compilation of Thoms’ 90s band NEW LEAF in 2013 which was followed in 2020 by a 25th Anniversary reissue of their debut “On Safari”. In addition to this, 2021 has seen digital reissues of the two EPs made by Thoms’ first recording outfit The Presidents Men.

05/04/2025

Less than a week to go until Gift of Sorts by Chris Reeve is amongst us. Lovely to see the wonderful artwork by in all its glory!

28/02/2025

Delighted to release ‘Drifter And The Ragman’ by today, in association with Last Night From Glasgow. This is the third and final single to be released in advance of the album Gift Of Sorts out on 11 April 2025.

The song’s a psychedelic dive into the subconscious mind, where the characters nestle in the darker edges, rising and falling, present but abstract, undefinable but familiar. Rootsy country rock sits alongside Pepper-era surrealism, all delivered with a cheeky lyrical playfulness. A slice of psych-pop, classic tin-pan alley values, and some fresh musical references. A fitting introduction to the much anticipated album release in April.

Featuring the musical talents of Alex Thoms and the rather stunning artwork by

04/02/2025

Big thanks to John Clarkson, editor of Pennyblackmusic, for placing Advance Retreat at No.7 in his albums of 2024! 🙏

17/01/2025

Delighted to announce the release of ‘Eliza Grey’ by Chris Reeve today. This is the second single from Chris’s debut album ‘Gift Of Sorts’, which is due out on April 11th 2025 via Stereogram Recordings in conjunction with Last Night From Glasgow.
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPdo2_N0uwE
Who is this quixotic socialite, Eliza Grey? The song’s hooky chorus, intimate vocals and ethereal harmonies chart her mysterious descent into obscurity, and despite the upbeat groove, there’s a melancholy below the surface evoking the darker side of classic British psych-folk.
On this release Chris is joined by Jeremy Thoms (The Cathode Ray) on bass and backing vocals, Alex Thoms on drums, and Magnus Kramers on keys.
While this is Chris’ first project under his own name, as the principal songwriter and creative force of Scottish psychedelic-folk band The Eastern Swell, his eclectic songwriting and playful lyricism helped the group gain critical attention and a suitably niche appeal amongst discerning fans.

Praise for Chris’s first single ‘Death Made A Star’:
‘We like the sound of that’ - Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland
‘One of those tracks that has a timeless quality’ - Charlie Ashcroft, Amazing Radio

Critical praise for Chris’s songwriting:
‘warm, jazzy and gently psychedelic confections’ - The List
‘timeless and seamless’ - The Scotsman
‘thought-provoking, literate lyricism’ - Penny Black Music
‘a beautifully crafted song’ - KLOF Magazine
‘imaginative songwriting’ - Fatea Magazine
‘Reeve has an ear for an acerbic arpeggio’ - Prog Magazine

Single artwork by Charlotte Henderson
Photos by Brian Doyle

“Eliza Grey” is the second single off Chris Reeve’s new album, Gift Of Sorts, out in April 2025 on Stereogram/Last Night From Glasgow. Pre-order Gift Of Sort...

03/01/2025

Big thanks to Billy Sloan Show for including James King and the Lonewolves and The Cathode Ray in his top albums and singles lists for 2024! 🙏

06/12/2024

Big thanks to Gus Ironside for including Advance Retreat at No.8 in his top albums of the year for Louder Than War!🙏
1 Snowgoose - Descendant (Violette Records)
2 Bugman - The Proto Push (Dog Leap Records)
3 Nev Clay - So Little Happened For So Long (Prancey Dog Records)
4 The Tenementals - Glasgow: a History (Vol. I of VI) (Strength in Numbers)
5 Tess Parks - Pomegranate (Fuzz Club)
6 Snakes Don’t Belong in Alaska - Navegando Al Paraiso (Up In Her Room)
7 Peter Perrett - The Cleansing (Domino Recordings)
8 The Cathode Ray - Advance Retreat (Last Night From Glasgow/Stereogram Recordings)
9 Oruã - Passe (Transfusão Noise Records)
10 Cindy Lee - Diamond Jubilee (Realistik Studios)

11/11/2024

Gearing up for the next date in the gig diary which is effectively a belated joint album launch for the Lonewolves and The Cathode Ray

27/10/2024

More love for The Cathode Ray from Billy Sloan Show to whom big thanks once again 🙏 Roundabout is the fifth track from Advance Retreat that he’s featured on his show sandwiched between Iggy Pop and Jethro Tull! You can catch it around the 02:35:00 mark.
with David Mack, Phil Biggs, Neil Baldwin, Ian Smith, Last Night From Glasgow, Stereogram Recordings

Hot new releases plus rock and pop music from Scotland and around the world.

26/10/2024

Thanks to Grant McPhee for these kind words on The Cathode Ray LP, including name checks for The Belsen Horrors, TV21 and The Presidents Men! 🙏
with Neil Baldwin, David Mack, Phil Biggs, Ian Smith, Last Night From Glasgow, Stereogram Recordings

We've already brought you some top tunes this fine October and we are in such a good mood here at Into Creative that we reckon we should share some more belters with you!!! Of course, we said as much previously and we are as good…

15/10/2024

Delighted to announce the release of “Death Made A Star” by Chris Reeve on November 1st 2024. This is the first single from Chris’s much anticipated debut album “Gift Of Sorts”, which is due for release in March 2025 via Stereogram Recordings in conjunction with Last Night From Glasgow.

“Death Made A Star” is a neo-noir psychodrama viewed through an AM pop kaleidoscope. The single channels the vanity, jealousy and egotistical daydreams of 70s Hollywood in a tale of blessed misfortune that could adorn the pages of Peter Biskind’s ‘Easy Riders, Raging Bulls’ if it wasn’t a creation of pure pulp.

Chris is joined by Jeremy Thoms of The Cathode Ray on bass, Alex Thoms on drums, and Magnus Kramers on keys. Lainie Urqhuart of The Eastern Swell and Jeremy provide backing vocals.

While this is Chris’ first single under his own name, as the principal songwriter and creative force of Scottish psychedelic-folk band The Eastern Swell, his eclectic songwriting and playful lyricism helped the group gain critical attention and a suitably niche appeal amongst discerning fans.

To launch the single, Chris will be supporting Ryan Kattner’s art-rock band Man Man (Sub Pop Records) at Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh on November 8th 2024 .

Critical praise for Chris’ songwriting:

‘warm, jazzy and gently psychedelic confections’ - The List
‘thought-provoking, literate lyricism’ - Penny Black Music
‘a beautifully crafted song’ - KLOF Magazine
‘imaginative songwriting’ - Fatea Magazine
‘Reeve has an ear for an acerbic arpeggio’ - Prog Magazine

Single artwork by Charlotte Henderson

11/10/2024

Big thanks to everyone who’s purchased a copy of The Cathode Ray album and helped propel us to No.20 in this weeks Scottish album chart! We really could not have done it without you! 🙏
with Ian Smith, Last Night From Glasgow, Phil Biggs, Neil Baldwin, David Mack, Eileen Stevenson, Innes Reekie, Alex Thoms, Stereogram Recordings

Compiled by the Official Charts Company, Scotland's biggest albums of the week, based on sales of digital bundles, CDs, vinyl and other formats, across a seven day period.

01/10/2024

📻🎙️💕 If you missed the interview with Jeremy Thoms from artist of the week The Cathode Ray on Sunday's Scots Whay Hae! Show CamGlen Radio (where Jeremy talks about the new album 'Advance Retreat' - Stereogram Recordings + Last Night From Glasgow - & much more) the full video version can be found here... 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=jRfvIbboato

29/09/2024

Tonight’s Scots Whay Hae! Show on CamGlen Radio (7-9pm) has two hours of the best music, an interview with Jeremy Thoms from artist of the week The Cathode Ray (Stereogram Recordings + Last Night From Glasgow), the featured album is Arab Strap’s ‘I’m totally fine with it 👍 don’t give a f* #$ anymore👍’ (Rock Action Records)’ + books (Archie Hind’s - ‘The Dear Green Place’ - Polygon Books), TV (‘Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union’ - BBC iPlayer), podcast (‘46-30: Quality music of no fixed abode’ - James Yorkston & Stephen Marshall) + gig recommendations for the coming week...
📚📺🎙️🎶

There’s also music from Lulu Official, Eugene Twist, kitti, Jill Lorean, Disco Mary, PAQUE, mokusla, Amy Laurenson Music, Aberdreamin, CORIN, James Michael Rodgers, Indoor Foxes, Adam Ross, The Girobabies, Gurry Wurry, Emma Lament, Cocteau Twins, and more...🎙🎧

Listen in live 7-9pm 👉 camglenradio.org/live and 107.9FM....or catch up later 👉 camglenradio.org/listen-again

27/09/2024

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