Cherry Ghost are an indie rock band from Bolton, England. Cherry Ghost began in 2005, first as an alias for Simon Aldred as a solo artist, before morphing into a full band. Their debut album,
Thirst for Romance, was released in July 2007 and entered the UK Album Charts at No. 7. Founding member Simon Aldred, under the moniker
Out Cold, released a solo album entitled
Invasion of Love in September 2013, featuring a markedly synthpop sound. In May 2014, Cherry Ghost released their third album
Herd Runners.