Biography
Simon Aldred launched Cherry Ghost after years of writing concise vignettes about small-town longing and midnight honesty.
Arrangements lean folk without fearing electricity; pedal steel, keys, and careful guitar beds frame vocals that stay intimate in the mix.
Stations that programme modern British songwriting often slot Cherry Ghost beside acoustic innovators who still think in songcraft.
Lossless playback keeps vocal breath and room tone intact—critical for this kind of hushed dynamism.
New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.
At a glance
- Musical project led by English singer-songwriter Simon Aldred, associated with Bolton.
- Debut album Thirst for Romance (2007) entered the UK Albums Chart at number seven.
- Simon Aldred wrote People Help the People, later widely known from Birdy’s cover version.