Huw Stephens Session 09.12.10

Brighton-based Shrag were leading lights of the UK indiepop scene towards the end of the first decade of the 21st Century, recording several singles and three albums for iconic labels WIAIWYA and Fortuna Pop!

Post-punk influences to the fore, they referenced the likes of Prolapse and Life Without Buildings with a dash of C86 and Riot Grrrl! thrown in to create their own inimitable racket – all the time showcasing the literate and emotionally vulnerable lyrics of main vocalist Helen King. They also just happen to be big personal favourites of Precious founder Nick Godfrey.

Shrag recorded several sessions for the BBC, including this four-song outing for Huw Stephens at the famous Maida Vale Studios which predates their second LP Life! Death! Prizes! and features an unforgettable version of string-drenched Coda, that album’s closing track.

Limited-edition ten-inch vinyl with free download, a printed inner sleeve with hitherto unseen images from the one and only Alison Wonderland plus brilliant sleeve notes from Helen. Vinyl buyers will also receive a bonus download of a January 2010 session for Marc Riley featuring a version of the anthemic single Rabbit Kids.