Cherry Ghost, originating from England, was a music group formed in 2006 as an alias for singer-songwriter Simon Aldred. Aldred began his musical journey as a solo artist before transitioning into a full band. The name "Cherry Ghost" is derived from the Wilco song "Theologians" from the album A Ghost Is Born. Early sessions with Doves bassist and vocalist Jimi Goodwin and a special appearance on Later...with Jools Holland helped propel Cherry Ghost's beginnings.
In April 2007, Cherry Ghost signed to Heavenly Records and released their debut single "Mathematics". Their first album, Thirst for Romance, was released in July 2007 and entered the UK Album Charts at number 7. The album included notable songs such as "People Help the People", which charted on the UK Singles Chart at number 27 and won Aldred an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2008. Cherry Ghost's second album, Beneath This Burning Shoreline, was released in July 2010 to positive critical acclaim. In September 2013, Aldred released a solo album titled Invasion of Love under the moniker Out Cold, featuring a synthpop sound. Cherry Ghost's third and final album, Herd Runners, was released in May 2014. The band disbanded in 2015 but briefly reformed for performances in 2019 and 2022.
