Scottish Fiction Radio Show - 24th September 2015

Another batch of sweet sweet vibes emanating out of Scottish shores.  Including new music from JR Green and Black International plus a killer Re-Mixing It Up track by way of CHVRCHES. 

I also run through the Scottish Alternative Music Awards nominees with a track from each category. 

Rudi Zygadlo - Sympathies Scrapbook
Ubre Blanca - Fear of God
JR Green - Nigerian Princess
AROUND THE WORLD - Ryan Adams - Welcome To New York
Shards - Afterwards
Catholic Action - The Real World
Martha Ffion - No Applause
Bdy_Prts - Cold Shoulder
C Duncan - Architect
Errors - Genuflection
Bigg Taj vs Spee Six Nine - The Real
Mountains Under Oceans - Paths
Kapil Seshasayee - Host
#tbt - Blue Rose Code - Acquainted With The Night / Silent Drums (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat - The Greatest Story Ever Told
PLAYLIST - Forever - Loose
PLAYLIST - HQFU - Dust & Dirt
PLAYLIST - Tuff Love - Duke
PLAYLIST - Black International - A Fence To Keep People In
RE-MIXING IT UP - CHVRCHES - Leave A Trace (Four Tet Remix)

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Be Charlotte - Scottish Fiction Session - Videos

There's not a lot of people with the guts, tenacity, and self-belief to organise themselves a trip over to the world's biggest music conference and festival SXSW.  Which is why we feel confident in saying that Be Charlotte is definitely one to watch because she displays those qualities in abundance.  Joining me in the studio, her brand of hip-hop beats, spoken word/raps, and melodic vocals already have her very much in demand.

Below are videos for the tracks Don't Let It Break,  and Discover  which were recorded at Pulse 98.4 as part of the Be Charlotte's Scottish Fiction Session.  To hear the full show, including interview, check out the Scottish Fiction Podcast for 17th September 2015.

Bella and the Bear - Scottish Fiction Session - Videos

Having started out little over a year ago after meeting in university Stuart and Lauren of Bella and the Bear have got a synchronicity that takes some musicians years to build.  Their music can be hard to pin down; elements of folk, pop, hip-hop and spoken word all play a part.  Joining me in the studio we picked apart their music, influences, and the bold vision of Bella and the Bear, as well as enjoying three excellent live tracks.

Below are videos for the tracks Little Boat,  Sleeping Patterns,  and Magaluf  which were recorded at Pulse 98.4 as part of the band's Scottish Fiction Session.  To hear the full show, including interview, check out the Scottish Fiction Podcast for 10th September 2015.

Scottish Fiction Radio Show - 17th September 2015

In session this week was the delightful Be Charlotte.  With her inventive use of production and spoken word, Charlotte is one of the most exciting prospects currently honing her craft in Scotland at the moment.  We got to chatting about influences, observational lyrics, transitioning to a live stage, and how she is working with the brains of Hector Bizerk to push things forward.

And of course as ever the rest of the show is packed with the best new music from Scotland including The Bellybuttons, Smash Williams, Tuff Love, Cherri Fosphate and oh so much more. 

Tongues. - You Never Knew Me
Cherri Fosphate - Auf Wiedersehen
Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat - This Dark Desire
Be Charlotte - Too Late (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
M^tch - Swimming in a Games Console
Eyes of Others - Dysfunctional
Be Charlotte - Don't Let It Break (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
Paolo Nutini - Candy - As chosen by Be Charlotte
PLAYLIST - Tuff Love - Duke
PLAYLIST - WOMPS - Live a Little Less
PLAYLIST - Forever - Loose
PLAYLIST - HQFU - Dust & Dirt
Be Charlotte - Discover (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
Blue Lemonade - Leaf Swisher
The Bellybuttons - Play!
Supermoon - Oh, Supermoon
Smash Williams - A Splash Of Colour
Tijuana Bibles - Ghost Dance


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Scottish Fiction Radio Show - 10th September 2015

This week's show takes in another bunch of great new Scottish music including tracks from Bossy Love, The Insomniac Project, CHVRCHES, and Turtle.  Add another track to the Scottish Fiction Playlist, get some Beach House snuck in there too and you've got all the makings of a great show.

Add in the friendly chat and beautiful music of Bella and the Bear live in session too and that's just spoiling you!  With three live tracks, plus chat about the bands forthcoming new EP 'A Girl Called Bella', get stuck in and enjoy!

Seconds - When He Calls
The Insomniac Project - In and Out (of My Head)
Bella and the Bear - Little Boat (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
Earths - Kangerlussuaq
Flakes - to dine by your side
Bella and the Bear - Sleeping Patterns (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
Ben Howard - I Forget Where We Were - As chosen by Bella and the Bear
AROUND THE WORLD - Beach House - Sparks
PLAYLISTED TRACK - CARBS - Life Drawing
PLAYLISTED TRACK - Forever - Loose
PLAYLISTED TRACK - WOMPS - Live A Little Less
PLAYLISTED TRACK - HQFU - Dust & Dirt
Bella and the Bear - Magaluf (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
CHVRCHES - Never Ending Circles
Yutani - All's Well That Ends Well
Turtle - Calculate
Bossy Love - Tell You What
Prehistoric Friends - Bermuda Triange

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NEW VIDEO - Mt. Doubt - Asunder

Scottish Fiction favourite Mt Doubt has a brand new video for their rousing anthem Asunder.  The video, created with the help of Moon Unit Productions, sees frontman Leo Bargery set amidst rollings clouds and crashing waterfalls helping to emphasize the isolation and power the song conveys.

Asunder  itself, taken from the album My Past Is A Quiet Beast,  holds everything I love about Mt. Doubt's music.  The brooding Matt Berninger-esque vocals, the powerful Wars on Drugs tinged melody, and splatterings of M83 style synths and guitars.  If you didn't bag the track first time round, then go get your download just now from Mt. Doubt's Soundcloud page.

The Little Kicks - Scottish Fiction Session - Videos

The opportunity to take tracks, normally layered with guitars and synths, and present them in a stripped back version proved a draw for The Little Kicks Steven Milne.  Which is to our gain, as his session for Scottish Fiction was an absolute delight.  Playing three tracks, including two new ones, and discussing the progress of the band's new album, Steven outlined some of the challenges facing musicians as they get older.

Below are videos for the tracks This Mess We're In,  Don't Get Mad Get Even  and Gone But Not Forgotten  which were recorded at Pulse 98.4 as part of the band's Scottish Fiction Session.  To hear the full show, including interview, check out the Scottish Fiction Podcast for 3rd September 2015.

NEW VIDEO - Kathryn Joseph - the worm

SAY Award winner Kathryn Joseph has a new video for previous Scottish Fiction Playlist track the worm.  

The video was made with help from Creative Video Scotland, and was filmed and created by BAFTA nominated filmmaker Tim Courtney, and BAFTA nominated Director of Photography, Andrew O’Connor, as well as producer Chris Robb.  Utilising a drone mounted camera, the aerial shows of barren landscapes and dark dense forests, in reality the North East of Scotland, provide a harrowing and tortured visual to the beautiful music.

The track itself was released last month, twinned with AA side the bird  and released on 7" vinyl which you can still buy.  With the haunting and textured vocals atop Joseph's skillful mastery of the piano it's amazing to think this track didn't make the album.  We've glad it's been given the full creative treatment here.

Scottish Fiction Radio Show - 3rd September 2015

Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for years!  After another extended break over August, it's back to business here on Scottish Fiction with an almighty alignment of the best new music from Scotland and outstanding guests.

In session and playing some brand new tracks is Steven Milne from Aberdeen four piece The Little Kicks, and also joining me on the show is the esteemed Nicola Meighan who helps me review six hot new jams on the Scottish Fiction Roundtable.  It's all popping off.

WHITE - Blush
Wozniak - Wings of Pegasus
The Little Kicks - This Mess We're In (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
HQFU - Dust & Dirt
The Spook School - Burn Masculinity
Breakfast Muff - The Feels
Vasa - Fat Ronaldo
Jutland Songs - Enuff Puff
Delta Mainline - Vultures
Now Wakes The Sea - Rainmaker
The Little Kicks - Don't Get Mad, Get Even (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
Mac Demarco - Another One - Chosen by Steven from The Little Kicks
PLAYLIST - CARBS - Life Drawing
PLAYLIST - Tongues - Religion
PLAYLIST - Forever - Loose
PLAYLIST - WOMPS - Live a Little Less
The Little Kicks - Gone But Not Forgotten (Live in Pulse 98.4 Studio)
RE-MIXING IT UP - Miaoux Miaoux - Luxury Discovery (Bdy_Prts Remix)

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