More than two decades after its original release, The Joy of Sing-Sing feels less like an overlooked curiosity and more like one of the great lost British albums of its era. The Joy Of Sing-Sing 25th Anniversary reissue will be released on Kanine Records in the US and the band’s own Aerial Records in the UK on October 23rd, 2026. It has been remastered by Kevin Vanbergen (Lush, Pixies, Radiohead) and has new artwork by acclaimed designer Chris Bigg - celebrated for his long creative partnership with Vaughan Oliver. The album will be released in the US on limited edition orange glitter vinyl and comes with an mp3 download that includes B-sides, demos and rare recordings. A limited number can be pre-ordered now at Bandcamp.
When Lush came to an abrupt end in 1996 following the tragic death of drummer Chris Acland, guitarist and songwriter Emma Anderson wasn't looking to recreate the past. She was searching for an entirely new musical partnership. A mutual friend suggested she meet singer-songwriter Lisa O'Neill (not the Irish folk singer of the same name), who had recently appeared on Locust's Morning Light and was looking for a full-time collaborator. Unknown to either of them, Emma already owned - and loved - the album. You can read more about Sing-Sing here.
“Sing-Sing are using the whole run of studio technology to make a tight, interesting, and great-sounding pop record.” - PITCHFORK
“O'Neill is a matchless partner for Anderson, as their melodies vocally intertwine to create sheer bliss.” - ALL MUSIC
“A synth sound that is influenced by both ’60s pop and ’80s dance that manages to sound fresh.” - POP MATTERS
“Siren-like into the twilight netherworld where The Carpenters commune with Portishead” — NME
