sarah records
what it is
Sarah Records was a UK independent record label active between 1987 and 1995, best known for its recordings of indiepop. The label was formed in Bristol in 1987 by Clare Wadd and Matt Haynes, and grew out of the fanzine scene at the time, Haynes having previously edited Are You Scared To Get Happy? , and Wadd Kvatch.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is sarah records?
Sarah Records was a UK independent record label active between 1987 and 1995, best known for its recordings of indiepop. The label was formed in Bristol in 1987 by Clare Wadd and Matt Haynes, and grew out of the fanzine scene at the time, Haynes having previously edited Are You Scared To Get Happy? , and Wadd Kvatch.
What are good sarah records albums to start with?
Try Snowball by The Field Mice, Lyceum by The Orchids, Laurel by Brighter, and Make It Loud by The Wake.
Who are some women making sarah records?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/sarah-records/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making sarah records, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19