Name: Daddy Issues
Brand: The Ballet

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FIKA095LP

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Clear

Colour details

Frosted Clear

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-26

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Standard:20

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5057998043811

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Clear LP

Artist

The Ballet

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Fika Recordings

Fika Recordings is an independent music label founded in 2011 by Tom Ashton. With a passion for discovering and sharing new music, Fika Recordings was established to release the kind of music that Tom wanted to hear himself.

Since its inception, Fika Recordings has become known for its diverse roster of talented artists who span various genres. From *indie pop* to *folk* and everything in between, the label prides itself on showcasing unique and innovative sounds.

With a commitment to quality and authenticity, Fika Recordings works closely with each artist to ensure their vision is fully realized. The label's dedication to supporting emerging talent has earned it a reputation as a trusted platform for up-and-coming musicians.

One of the leaders of the "new romantic" movement and one of the top UK groups of the early 1980s. The Ballet's line-up comprised Tony Hadley on vocals, Gary Kemp on guitar, Martin Kemp on bass, John Keeble on drums, and Steve Norman on rhythm guitar, percussion, and sax.
The Ballet emerged as a prominent force in the music scene during the early 1980s with their unique blend of new romantic sound. Led by vocalist Tony Hadley, they quickly became one of the top UK groups at that time.
The band consisted of talented musicians including Gary Kemp on guitar, Martin Kemp on bass, John Keeble on drums, and Steve Norman who played rhythm guitar, percussion, and saxophone. Together they created memorable songs that showcased their individual talents and contributed to their success as a group.

Formed in 2005 by Greg Goldberg and Craig Willse, The Ballet marry wry poeticism with pop romanticism and a queer DIY ethos to create literate, infectious pop gems. The band self-released their first two albums: Mattachine! (2006) and Bear Life (2009). These records caught the attention of indie-label-legends Fortuna Pop, who released their third album, I Blame Society, in 2013. After Fortuna Pop closed shop, The Ballet partnered with Fika Recordings, who released their 4th album, the critically acclaimed Matchy Matchy, in 2019.

The Ballet have been joined by a few other musicians over the years including Ginger Brooks Takahashi and Michael O'Neill, who left in 2007 to join JD Sampson in MEN, as well as guest appearances on previous albums from Linton of The Aislers Set, Ramesh from Voxtrot, Scott Matthew, and Kaki King. In addition to citing Stephin Merritt as a formative influence, Goldberg—who writes and home-records all of the band’s songs—draws from an array of pop artists and periods; from 60’s bubblegum to 80’s synthpop and 90’s indie pop, fusing these genres in sophisticated and novel ways.

Daddy Issues

Music GB