Another Monday off work, another chance to do the 'What's On' guide. There are some cracking gigs on this week, as usual too many to be able to afford to go to. Through in the West End of Glasgow, the aptly named West End Festival is still in full swing, I've selected my picks for the week, but head to the website for full listings.
Also in full swing is The Leith Festival. No listing from that here, but if your are in Edinburgh or fancy a day trip, check out the website for a guide to what's happening.
And quite excitingly outside Aviemore is The Insider Festival which is running from Friday 17th to Monday 20th June. Check the website for a full list of bands playing, but highlights include; Admiral Fallow, Let's Talk About Trees, Washington Irving and more!
Monday 13th June
The Rio Cafe - Having supported the likes of Crocodiles, Vivian Girls and Wavves, Schnapps play Glasgow. Entry is free, and doors are at 8:30pm. Part of West End Festival.
The Captain's Rest - Glasgow PodcArt present Jacob's Stories, who will have a new album out this year, and support comes from post rockers Midas Fall. Part of West End Festival.
The Old Hairdressers - Celebrating the release of their new album 'Mirror Mirror' Sons & Daughters are playing a set, with DJ support provided by JD Twitch and Paul Thomson (of Franz Ferdinand). Entry is free, doors at 8pm.
Tuesday 14th June
Classic Grand - With his new album Leisure Seizure out now, you can go and catch Tom Vek playing some electro beats from it. Support comes from the similarly styled Breton. Tickets are £15, doors are at 7:30pm.
Mono - Free gig time again from Mono, this week it is hosting Punch And The Apostles. Be there for 8pm.
Oran Mor - Folk singer/songwriter Alasdair Roberts heads up a bill which also features Robert Tannahill Collective and Beerjacket. Tickets are £10, doors at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Wednesday 15th June
The Captain's Rest - tUnE-yArDs a.k.a. Merrill Garbus are supported by Thousands who are signed on the Bella Union label. Tickets are £7 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Oran Mor - After dabbling with Cat's Eyes Faris returns to Glasgow with The Horrors. Expect their third album this summer, this is undoubtably the showcase gig of the festival. Tickets are £10 and doors are 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Thursday 16th June
The Wise Monkey - Up and coming Glasgow band The Fiction showcase their brand of alt rock. Entry is free and doors at 9pm. Part of West End Festival.
The Captain's Rest - If post rock, with a healthy dose of uplighting pop tittles you then go see Blue Sky Archives who will be supported by Matt Norris And The Moon, Reverieme and Mr Gavin McGinty. Tickets are £5. Part of West End Festival.
Slouch - Another album launch party, this time it's the turn of Lovers Turn To Monsters. Support from Where We Lay Our Heads and So Many Animal Calls. Entry is free.
Friday 17th June
The Captain's Rest - Glasgow's own Olympic Swimmers have supported Admiral Fallow in the past. They are joined by Rick Redbeard and Tesla Birds. One to see fo' so'! Tickets are £4 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Flying Duck - Happy Birthday to Aye Tunes. Want to give Jim a card in person? Then head along and also catch music from Black International, The Big Nowhere and Verse Metrics. Tickets are £3 and doors are at 8pm. You should go because it will be awesome.
Saturday 18th June
Oran Mor - Canadian independent musician Dan Mangan comes to town, with support from Three Blind Wolves. Tickets are £7, doors at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Sunday 19th June
Oran Mor - More famously known as Mull Historical Society, Colin MacIntyre has sinced released albums under his own name. A forthcoming album as well as plenty of hits will ensure perfect pop at this gig. Tickets are £13 and doors are at 7pm. Part of West End Festival.
Ashton Lane - La Fete de la Musique - Running from Noon to 1am, in true French style, Ashton Lane becomes an open musical haven for all types of musicians and artists. All the bars have musicians playing throughout the day and the whole thing is free. Head down to hear Dirty Keys, Beerjacket and more! Part of West End Festival.
The Lismore - A truely fantastic lineup on offer at this gig. Andrew Lindsay & The Coat Hooks, Reverieme, Shambles Miller, Loch Awe, Where We Lay Our Heads and So Many Animal Calls are all performing for bloody free! All day event as part of West End Festival running from 2pm.
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Monday, 13 June 2011
Saturday, 11 June 2011
Super Vinyl Adventure Club
My record buying jaunt has been delayed this week. Things to do, people to see, all that jazz. In truth, I had planned to head down to Mono for Battles record signing and pick up a copy of their new album 'Gloss Drop', but I had to work. Luckily I roped my mate Donald into getting me a copy, which was nice! But, that just wouldn't do. That would be like, shopping online at Tesco and missing out on clashing trolley's with old ladies over the last pork pie. Not that I fight with old ladies when buying records, unless it's over the last Daniel O'Donnell LP, but you get the point.
Venue
As I was up that end of town anyway, I popped into LOVEmusic on Dundas Street to browse. I hadn't been in since Record Store Day, and my wallet began to tremble, as it remember the pounding it took that day. LOVEmusic, is formerly Avalanche Records, and it's a great wee record shop. With a selection of new LP's, second hand LP from '60's onwards, and a section with genre specific titles, it's always worth a browse incase something new has popped in since the last visit. They also have a great selection of CD's, and specifically support local artists and stock their new releases. However, twas not a shiny CD I wanted, so I started to flick through the new LP's. It's noticable, that some of them are no longer 'new' as their plastic sleeve each LP is housed in are torn and battle weary. I suppose that's inevitable when so many people do the exact same things as me and flick those the selection. Having choose my LP for the day, I had a gander at the 7"'s to see if there was anything worth picking up there. Again, a good selection of local artist were represented, and LOVEmusic kindly display on the wall adjacent to the till a selection of the most recent releases.
Other aspects of the store worth mentioning is the availability of free music magazines, The Fly, The Skinny and Loud And Quiet. I know I certainly owe a great deal to free music magazines for keeping me relatively in touch with new music, so a record store that recognises that is great to see. And the store always has good music playing, which I suppose is almost a given for independent record stores, but it's still refreshing. I didn't actually recognise what was playing and I forgot to ask, but never mind!
Purchases
After careful deliberation, I chose Wild Beasts album third album Smother. First things first; the artwork. The album cover is a striking diamond against a white background. The diamond is made up of red, green and purple feathers. Inside the sleeve is a lyrics booklet, certainly a rarity these days, a set of 5 postcards, which reproduce the album artwork in a series of different colours, my favourite being the green one. Also included is a larger replica of the two of the postcard designs and the record itself. But perhaps most importantly, and this is a point I've laboured before, free mp3 download codes. Wild Beasts are Hayden Thorpe, Ben Little, Tom Fleming and Chris Talbot. The music itself is striking. Thorpes vocals echo those of Jeff Buckley, falsetto, soaring in places, and aching and hauntingly beautiful. Guitars soar and swoosh throughout, but the album is also home to synth driven tracks such as 'Plaything' and 'Bed Of Nails'. The album drifts easily between the dreamy surrealism of 'Albatross' and 'Loop The Loop' and toe tapping beats of 'Reach A Bit Further'. Wild Beasts were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize back in 2009, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Smother make this years list.
Venue
As I was up that end of town anyway, I popped into LOVEmusic on Dundas Street to browse. I hadn't been in since Record Store Day, and my wallet began to tremble, as it remember the pounding it took that day. LOVEmusic, is formerly Avalanche Records, and it's a great wee record shop. With a selection of new LP's, second hand LP from '60's onwards, and a section with genre specific titles, it's always worth a browse incase something new has popped in since the last visit. They also have a great selection of CD's, and specifically support local artists and stock their new releases. However, twas not a shiny CD I wanted, so I started to flick through the new LP's. It's noticable, that some of them are no longer 'new' as their plastic sleeve each LP is housed in are torn and battle weary. I suppose that's inevitable when so many people do the exact same things as me and flick those the selection. Having choose my LP for the day, I had a gander at the 7"'s to see if there was anything worth picking up there. Again, a good selection of local artist were represented, and LOVEmusic kindly display on the wall adjacent to the till a selection of the most recent releases.
Other aspects of the store worth mentioning is the availability of free music magazines, The Fly, The Skinny and Loud And Quiet. I know I certainly owe a great deal to free music magazines for keeping me relatively in touch with new music, so a record store that recognises that is great to see. And the store always has good music playing, which I suppose is almost a given for independent record stores, but it's still refreshing. I didn't actually recognise what was playing and I forgot to ask, but never mind!
Purchases
After careful deliberation, I chose Wild Beasts album third album Smother. First things first; the artwork. The album cover is a striking diamond against a white background. The diamond is made up of red, green and purple feathers. Inside the sleeve is a lyrics booklet, certainly a rarity these days, a set of 5 postcards, which reproduce the album artwork in a series of different colours, my favourite being the green one. Also included is a larger replica of the two of the postcard designs and the record itself. But perhaps most importantly, and this is a point I've laboured before, free mp3 download codes. Wild Beasts are Hayden Thorpe, Ben Little, Tom Fleming and Chris Talbot. The music itself is striking. Thorpes vocals echo those of Jeff Buckley, falsetto, soaring in places, and aching and hauntingly beautiful. Guitars soar and swoosh throughout, but the album is also home to synth driven tracks such as 'Plaything' and 'Bed Of Nails'. The album drifts easily between the dreamy surrealism of 'Albatross' and 'Loop The Loop' and toe tapping beats of 'Reach A Bit Further'. Wild Beasts were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize back in 2009, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Smother make this years list.
Saturday & Sunday at Doune The Rabbit Hole - What's On
Again, apologies for missing yesterday, but rather than sit in the house and do a 'What's On' guide, I went up to Doune and saw it myself. Read about Friday's highlights here. For a full guide of everything Doune The Rabbit Hole, head over to the officially official website. Otherwise, here's my picks for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday
Go have some fun and watch Glasgow's own, Fur Hood. They have keyboards, and make fun music and will be playing at about 13:30 in the Tweedledum Tent. At 15:00ish on The Jabberwocky Main Stage, Remember Remember are playing some electronica beats. Pretty sure I saw them supporting Hot Chip a while back, and from what I remember, it was darned good. After that, go get some grub/beer and then at 17:30 go check out folk singer Ally Kerr playing in the Tweedledee Yurt. Representing quite a coup for the organisers, legends that are BMX Bandits are playing at 21:00 ish on The Jackerwocky Main Stage. Check them out for '60's inspired guitar driven pop, and over twenty years of back catalouge to chose from. Another highlight, and another legendary band, The Vaselines follow on afterwards, ensuring that your Saturday night at Doune should be a great one.
Sunday
How about starting your day with a nice quiet reading courtesy of James Yorkston, who will be reading his new book The Touring Diaries Of A Scottish Gent in the Tweedledum Tent at 13:00. Later on in the afternoon, check out alt/pysch band The Junipers who have some pretty good tunes. They sound a wee bit like MGMT for reference, and are playing the Tweedledee Yurt at 15:00. Liked James Yorkston's story? Well go see him strum his guitar with some folk/blues in the Tweedledee Yurt at 18:00. After that, check out RM Hubbert who will be playing songs from his debut solo album, First & Last, at The Mad Hatter's Saloon at 19:15. Great chance to see a wonderful artist, performing in a laid back and small arena. End your night and your festival by seeing one of the best Beatles tribute bands about. Them Beatles bring the hits of the fab four to life at 23:00 on The Jabberwocky Main Stage.
Saturday
Go have some fun and watch Glasgow's own, Fur Hood. They have keyboards, and make fun music and will be playing at about 13:30 in the Tweedledum Tent. At 15:00ish on The Jabberwocky Main Stage, Remember Remember are playing some electronica beats. Pretty sure I saw them supporting Hot Chip a while back, and from what I remember, it was darned good. After that, go get some grub/beer and then at 17:30 go check out folk singer Ally Kerr playing in the Tweedledee Yurt. Representing quite a coup for the organisers, legends that are BMX Bandits are playing at 21:00 ish on The Jackerwocky Main Stage. Check them out for '60's inspired guitar driven pop, and over twenty years of back catalouge to chose from. Another highlight, and another legendary band, The Vaselines follow on afterwards, ensuring that your Saturday night at Doune should be a great one.
Sunday
How about starting your day with a nice quiet reading courtesy of James Yorkston, who will be reading his new book The Touring Diaries Of A Scottish Gent in the Tweedledum Tent at 13:00. Later on in the afternoon, check out alt/pysch band The Junipers who have some pretty good tunes. They sound a wee bit like MGMT for reference, and are playing the Tweedledee Yurt at 15:00. Liked James Yorkston's story? Well go see him strum his guitar with some folk/blues in the Tweedledee Yurt at 18:00. After that, check out RM Hubbert who will be playing songs from his debut solo album, First & Last, at The Mad Hatter's Saloon at 19:15. Great chance to see a wonderful artist, performing in a laid back and small arena. End your night and your festival by seeing one of the best Beatles tribute bands about. Them Beatles bring the hits of the fab four to life at 23:00 on The Jabberwocky Main Stage.
Saturday & Sunday at Rockness - What's On
Firstly, let me offer my apologies for missing yesterday. I was pre-occupied stoating about Doune The Rabbit Hole. You can read a wee review of that here, and check out what's on here.
So if you were there yesterday, you could have seen Kasabian playing songs from their forthcoming album, Two Door Cinema Club, and much much more. For the full line up, plus other information, head over to the Rockness official website. Otherwise, here's my pick of what's on, over the next two days.
Saturday
On the main stage today, Norn' Ireland lads The Japanese Popstars kick things off with their brand of dance/electronic foot stomping tunes at round about 14:15. Other than them, my only other tip would be the completely unmissable Chemical Brothers who always know how to start, and end a massive party rave. With tunes like Hey Boy, Hey Girl, The Golden Path and Push The Button, this is one headline act you shouldn't miss.
The majority of my selections are playing the Goldenvoice stage. Indie rockers Dog Is Dead have featured in Skins before. Catch them for the brilliant Glockenspiel Song. A bit later on, head along to see Chapel Club from London, who will be playing tracks from the excellent debut album Palace. Stick around for Edinburgh band Broken Records who will chill things out a bit with their atmospheric indie/folk stylings. Compared to the Arcade Fire, they are worth a listen. Next up are the wonderful Sons And Daughters who will be debuting tracks from their new album Mirror Mirror which is released on Monday.
The next two bands on this stage are my absolute must see bands of the day. First up is Bombay Bicycle Club who will be guaranteed to have you whistling, singing, dancing and generally enjoying yourself. Highlight is bound to be the excellent Always Like This, which if this doesn't leave a smile on your face, then you should just go home and give me your ticket! Following on from them is Selkirk's finest, Frightened Rabbit. Words cannot describe how much I love this band, go and see them and you will too. Edgy, infectious indie rock, with typically honest Glaswegian lyrics, you'd be a cunt to miss them. Standout track is The Modern Leper. And lastly on the Goldenvoice stage is indie kings, The Cribs. If your more a rocker than a raver, then stay and see the Jarman brothers churn out the hits.
Or if dub-step/electronica is more your style then head to the Rock N Roll Circus stage for headliner Jamie Woon. Highlight will no doubt be Lady Luck.
Sunday
Hungover? Well you've got a wee bit of a lie in before you have to make your way along to the main stage for Glasgow's The Twilight Sad. An audible onslaught to your ears, (in a good way), they will wake you up and get you set for the day. Later on, check out American indie rockers We Are Scientists. Their output has waned over the years, but festival highlights, 'It's A Hit', 'Nobody Move, Nobody Get's Hurt' and 'The Great Escape' will be worth seeing. Bringing their new album EUPRHORIA /// HEARTBREAK \\\ to the festival circuit, Glasvegas are on before Paulo Nutini. Make sure you leave afterwards, or your ears might not forgive you.
On the Goldenvoice stage today, my pick is Simian Mobile Disco playing their best tracks and DJ set live.
Elsewhere, Glasgow's own Sparrow And The Workshop are playing on the Rock N Roll Circus stage. Check them out for some harmonic indie rock mashed with FX pedals in the style of Talking Heads.
Pick for the day, other than The Twilight Sad, is Jamie xx of The xx fame. Bringing his minimalistic re-mixes to Dorres, and playing a live set on the Sub Club Sound System stage, this will be a perfect chilled out end to the day and the festival.
So if you were there yesterday, you could have seen Kasabian playing songs from their forthcoming album, Two Door Cinema Club, and much much more. For the full line up, plus other information, head over to the Rockness official website. Otherwise, here's my pick of what's on, over the next two days.
Saturday
On the main stage today, Norn' Ireland lads The Japanese Popstars kick things off with their brand of dance/electronic foot stomping tunes at round about 14:15. Other than them, my only other tip would be the completely unmissable Chemical Brothers who always know how to start, and end a massive party rave. With tunes like Hey Boy, Hey Girl, The Golden Path and Push The Button, this is one headline act you shouldn't miss.
The majority of my selections are playing the Goldenvoice stage. Indie rockers Dog Is Dead have featured in Skins before. Catch them for the brilliant Glockenspiel Song. A bit later on, head along to see Chapel Club from London, who will be playing tracks from the excellent debut album Palace. Stick around for Edinburgh band Broken Records who will chill things out a bit with their atmospheric indie/folk stylings. Compared to the Arcade Fire, they are worth a listen. Next up are the wonderful Sons And Daughters who will be debuting tracks from their new album Mirror Mirror which is released on Monday.
The next two bands on this stage are my absolute must see bands of the day. First up is Bombay Bicycle Club who will be guaranteed to have you whistling, singing, dancing and generally enjoying yourself. Highlight is bound to be the excellent Always Like This, which if this doesn't leave a smile on your face, then you should just go home and give me your ticket! Following on from them is Selkirk's finest, Frightened Rabbit. Words cannot describe how much I love this band, go and see them and you will too. Edgy, infectious indie rock, with typically honest Glaswegian lyrics, you'd be a cunt to miss them. Standout track is The Modern Leper. And lastly on the Goldenvoice stage is indie kings, The Cribs. If your more a rocker than a raver, then stay and see the Jarman brothers churn out the hits.
Or if dub-step/electronica is more your style then head to the Rock N Roll Circus stage for headliner Jamie Woon. Highlight will no doubt be Lady Luck.
Sunday
Hungover? Well you've got a wee bit of a lie in before you have to make your way along to the main stage for Glasgow's The Twilight Sad. An audible onslaught to your ears, (in a good way), they will wake you up and get you set for the day. Later on, check out American indie rockers We Are Scientists. Their output has waned over the years, but festival highlights, 'It's A Hit', 'Nobody Move, Nobody Get's Hurt' and 'The Great Escape' will be worth seeing. Bringing their new album EUPRHORIA /// HEARTBREAK \\\ to the festival circuit, Glasvegas are on before Paulo Nutini. Make sure you leave afterwards, or your ears might not forgive you.
On the Goldenvoice stage today, my pick is Simian Mobile Disco playing their best tracks and DJ set live.
Elsewhere, Glasgow's own Sparrow And The Workshop are playing on the Rock N Roll Circus stage. Check them out for some harmonic indie rock mashed with FX pedals in the style of Talking Heads.
Pick for the day, other than The Twilight Sad, is Jamie xx of The xx fame. Bringing his minimalistic re-mixes to Dorres, and playing a live set on the Sub Club Sound System stage, this will be a perfect chilled out end to the day and the festival.
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Scottish Fiction Playlist - Monday 6th June
A wee bit late this week, apologies for that! Here's Monday night's playlist from Scottish Fiction on Pulse Community Radio 98.4 FM. The theme for the last hour of the show was duets / collaborations.
Want to hear the show again? Simples!
CSS - Off The Hook
How Garbo Died - Newton's Third
Gogol Bordello - My Companjera
Radiohead - The Butcher
FOUND - You're No Vincent Gallo
Beerjacket - Barricade
Tom Vek - C-C (You Set The Fire In Me)
The Skunnered - Wreckin' Ball
Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi - The Rose With The Broken Neck
The Japanese War Effort - Summer Sun Skateboard
Fatherson - Gone Fission
Badly Drawn Boy - You Were Right
JKLMNO - XYZ
Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston - It Takes Two
Aerosmith & Run-D.M.C. - Walk This Way
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Come Undone
Space & Cerys Matthews - The Ballad Of Tom Jones
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds featuring Kylie Minouge - Where The Wild Roses Grow
Jeff Buckley & Elizabeth Fraser - All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun
Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound Of Silence
Sonny & Cher - I've Got You Babe
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Summertime
Grizzly Bear & Fiest - Service Bell
Conor Oberst & Gillian Welch - Lua
LCD Soundsystem & Arcade Fire - North American Scum
Want to hear the show again? Simples!
CSS - Off The Hook
How Garbo Died - Newton's Third
Gogol Bordello - My Companjera
Radiohead - The Butcher
FOUND - You're No Vincent Gallo
Beerjacket - Barricade
Tom Vek - C-C (You Set The Fire In Me)
The Skunnered - Wreckin' Ball
Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi - The Rose With The Broken Neck
The Japanese War Effort - Summer Sun Skateboard
Fatherson - Gone Fission
Badly Drawn Boy - You Were Right
JKLMNO - XYZ
Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston - It Takes Two
Aerosmith & Run-D.M.C. - Walk This Way
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Come Undone
Space & Cerys Matthews - The Ballad Of Tom Jones
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds featuring Kylie Minouge - Where The Wild Roses Grow
Jeff Buckley & Elizabeth Fraser - All Flowers In Time Bend Towards The Sun
Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound Of Silence
Sonny & Cher - I've Got You Babe
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - Summertime
Grizzly Bear & Fiest - Service Bell
Conor Oberst & Gillian Welch - Lua
LCD Soundsystem & Arcade Fire - North American Scum
Monday, 6 June 2011
...And Now For Something Completely Different - 6th June 2011
This week's '...And Now For Something Completely Different' came from Gogol Bordello a fantastic gypsy/punk band hailing from LA. I had a knees up whilst playing them on Pulse Community Radio 98.4 FM, so hopefully it went down well. They put on a fantastic live show as well, so if you ever get the chance to see them, make sure you do!
The song we played was from their album Trans-Continental Hustle and is called 'My Companjera'. Watch it below:
The song we played was from their album Trans-Continental Hustle and is called 'My Companjera'. Watch it below:
Local Breakout - 6th June 2011
This week's Local Breakout artist on Pulse 98.4 FM was Barrhead's very own The Skunnered with a track from their 2010 album Good Morning Glasgow Town which is available from iTunes and Amazon. Described as good honest folk/traditional music with lyrics based in the here and now.
Check them out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
The track we played was 'Wreckin' Ball', but to keep you entertained, here's a wee ditty about Glasgow.
Check them out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
The track we played was 'Wreckin' Ball', but to keep you entertained, here's a wee ditty about Glasgow.
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