The Vinyl Detroit Podcast Interview - Clare Wadd of Sarah Records

In this episode of The Vinyl Detroit Podcast, Brian speaks to the absolutely delightful co-founder of highly-influential indie label Sarah Records. Sarah started in 1987 in Bristol, England where Clare Wadd and Matt Haynes got to know each other by exchanging their individual fanzines, Kvatch and Are You Scared To Get Happy. Lamented by the British music press of the day yet worshiped by passionate fans world wide, Sarah was ultimately ranked #2 in the NME’s “Greatest Indie Labels of All Time”.

Clare recounts stories from the early days of Sarah, their design and label aesthetic and culminating with their ending of the label in 1995 famously proclaiming “we don’t do encores”. Clare also shares with Brian the origins of Sarah’s feminist and political statements, going from subtle in the beginning to the forefront by the end. She also explains the role Bristol plays in the personality of the label and the importance of John Peel’s support of the bands. For those new to Sarah, Clare shares where someone looking to understand the Sarah ethos should start to become familiar with the label. Her cat Bella also makes an appearance in this “can’t miss” episode for any fan of Sarah!

This podcast features classic songs from Sarah singles including tracks by Brighter, Even As We Speak, The Field Mice, The Sea Urchins and Another Sunny Day.

Featuring the third “The Vinyl Detroit Podcast Interview” with Clare Wadd, co-founder of Sarah Records, please sit back, relax and enjoy Brian’s deep discussion with Clare Wadd.

Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-5-clare-wadd-of-sarah-records/pl.u-xyMdckxkyKy

Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lBXm75GYlxH0WmIp3YCGd?si=daf95affacab44fd