Scottish Fiction Podcast - 7th December 2014

As I mention during the course of the show, ever since Adam Ross, lead singer of Randolph's Leap, last appeared on the Scottish Fiction radio show, I've been itching to get him back for another Scottish Fiction session.  Who says dreams don't come true!  Adam joined me for three tracks off Randolph's Leap's album Clumsy Knot, as well as chatting about the band's plans for 2015.

All of our usual features are scattered throughout the show amidst new music from CHVRCHES, Young Fathers, The New Fabian Society and Oxford Coast. 

CHVRCHES - Dead Air
The New Fabian Society - In Love With A Killer
VINYL PLAY - Casual Sex - Stroh 80
Deer Leader - Last Act Of A Desperate Man
Randolph's Leap (Adam solo) - Weatherman - Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio
Model Aeroplanes - Club Low
wojtek - rainbow gun
REMIXING IT UP - Machines In Heaven - Hindu Milk (Debukas Remix)
Young Fathers - Soon Come Soon
Randolph's Leap (Adam solo) - Foolishness Of Youth - Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio
Kid Canaveral - Low Winter Sun - As chosen by Adam Ross
Oxford Coast - Bad Desires
Trapped Mice - God Is Here
CLASSIC TRACK - Olympic Swimmers - Father Said
Beard Of Truth - A New Light
COVER LOVER - Lovers Turn To Monsters - Stay Another Day
Honeyblood - Choker
Lost Limbs - Calm At The Cusp

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We're Only Here For The Banter - Oxford Coast

Last week we discovered a gorgeous track, Lone Wolf,  by singer-songwriter Oxford Coast.  We loved it so much that we even blogged about it and then played it on the radio.  This week though, I caught up with the man behind Oxford Coast, Mr Chris Latham, for some good ol' Scottish Fiction banter.

Hello! How the devil are you?

Very well thanks.  Still reeling from the fact that you made my song Lone Wolf  your 'jam' the other day - thanks for that! (Ed. - Shucks) 

The song can be downloaded for free here and there’s also a music video for it if you want to see me strutting around in a leather jacket.

It's the question everyone hates, but could you illuminate our readers with a little bit about your music and your influences?

The songs I enjoy the most have a lot of emotional depth to them, both lyrically and musically, and that’s definitely something I try to incorporate into my own sound.   Influences are far too many to list but the lyrics and passion of Davey MacManus definitely deserves a mention.   His work with The Crimea is a constant source of inspiration to me.

What's your song-writing / creative process like?

It usually starts with some sort of emotional turmoil and then taking the resulting creative energy and trying to craft a pop song with it.  It’s a true labour of love and it’s a rare but amazing feeling when it all comes together to produce something exciting.

What could we expect to see from a live show?

Hmm…  At the moment my live performances are pretty stripped down, but that’s just out of necessity because I don’t have a band right now.  I think my songs benefit from quite a full sound and I’d definitely like to do a bit more gigging...  So if anyone out there wants to come tour Oxford Coast with me then give me a shout!

What else have you got planned for the rest of 2014?

I'm working on a new song at the moment that I'd like to get out in a couple of weeks.  It's pretty different from Lone Wolf  but I think it's equally strong so I'm excited to get it out there and see what the reaction is.

What are you listening to at the moment?

I’m currently enjoying Manchester Orchestra’s latest release, Hope.  Everyone should give it a listen.

Thanks for speaking with us, would you care to share a joke with us?

Thanks for having me!  And here you go.

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Scottish Fiction Podcast - 13th October 2014

The Scottish Fiction Sessions continue as I welcomed Corrie from Pinact into the studio for a chat and some live music. Sounding excellent on the eve of the bands trip to New York, he treated us to three live tracks, including a Weezer cover.

The show is also jam packed with new music from We Were Promised Jetpacks, RM Hubbert, Stanley Odd, Conquering Animal Sound and more more more.

Medals - I Used To Be A Dancer
We Were Promised Jetpacks - I Keep It Composed
PAWS - Poor Old Christopher Robin (Live in Los Angeles @ The Satellite)
Tetra - Fossils
Pinact - Limbs - Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio
United Fruit - Open Your Eyes
Oxford Coast - Lone Wolf
Beard of Truth - Bad Kids
Pinact - Novembore - Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio
Teenage Fanclub - Everything Flows - As chosen by Corrie from Pinact
COVER LOVER - Finn LeMarinel - Lies
Adullboy - 21st Century Man
The Duke, Detroit - Accelerate
Prides - Out Of The Blue
VINYL PLAY - King Creosote - Ankle Shackles
Pinact - Butterfly (Weezer Cover) - Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio
Stanley Odd - Pastimes
Conquering Animal Sound - Puskas
The Pictish Trail - Long In The Tooth
Alansmithee - Checking Out
RM Hubbert feat. Alan Bissett - Song For Jenny
Bear Arms - Empty Vessel


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That's My Jam #39 - Oxford Coast - Lone Wolf

For those not brushed up on their English county geography, Oxford Coast is a somewhat misleading name, being non-existant for a start.  That it's also the stage name of Perthshire musician Chris Latham somewhat muddies the waters further.  There'll be a reason for the nom-de-plume I'm sure, but right now it hardly matters.

Opening with piano chords, there's an instant bittersweet appeal to Lone Wolf  as the dulled piano and guitar are joined by Latham's slightly reverby vocals lamenting about the girl who "when she gets you" is going to "pull you apart".  Building to a heart swell inducing crescendo, Lone Wolf  delivers in all respects with Latham's wailing vocals and lyrics remiscient of a polished Connor Oberst.  On the basis of this debut offering we suspect that, much like the titular lone wolf, Oxford Coast won't be tied down for much longer.