This podcast is our second one focusing on a round-up of all the was good and righteous in 2012. Rather than look at albums, which we did on the last podcast, here we play out some of our favourite singles and EP's released last year. There's music from The Spook School, Fat Goth, Michael Cassidy, So Many Animal Calls, Randolph's Leap and so much more! Check it out and remind yourself of some of the great music released last year.
The latest Podcast features some cracking new music from the likes of Father Sculptor, Jo Mango, Stanley Odd, Crusades and much more! We also have a AyeTunes Friday Freebies track from Edinburgh School For The Deaf. Our Featured Artist this week is Teenage Fanclub and we have three tracks from them. And our Classic Scottish Album is Franz Ferdinand's self titled debut..
On this week's show we were joined in the studio by live guests 7of7. As there were 6 of them, it got a bit crowded, but fun nonetheless! The band played two live tracks, one of which was a special cover, and chose some tracks to play during the first hour of the show. In between all that there was some chat about their music and more! Sadly due to a recording mishap, the first 10 minutes of the show are missing. Sorry 'bout that! There's also bag loads of new Scottish music from the likes of Evil Hand, Father Sculptor and Be Like Pablo. More good music than you can wildly shake a stick at!
A wee short short last week, means we're rattling through some of the best new Scottish music in just one hour flat! What we lack in quantity this week, we more than make up for in quality with music from Holy Esque, WINTERS, Father Sculptor, Brazil Exists and more!
None of the above artists are actually featured on this latest podcast, but I was sorting my LP's out and it was a pretty picture. What is featured on last Wednesday's show is our Featured Artist Camera Obscura, a track from Travis who were our Classic Scottish Album, and our Peenko Friday Freebie track from PET. In amongst all that, Festival Focus looked at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, music from the likes of Zed Penguin, Meursault, Folé, Father Sculptor and much more!
Festival Focus - Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Classic Scottish Album - Travis - She's So Strange - The Man Who
Frightened Rabbit - Fast Blood (Live)
Fatherson - Hometown
The April EP hit Bandcamp a few days ago, yet I totally forgot to put it up on the blog. So without any further delay, as I actually realised this on Thursday but spent all weekend drinking, here is that very EP.
April's EP features tracks from these lovely people:
Despite the mysterious looking tree up above, there's no mystery behind the music on this week's podcast. Featuring plenty of new Scottish music, including five tracks from artists nominated for The SAY Award. Listen back and enjoy!
Before giving the low down on the tracks which hit my inbox this week, it's time for a gratuitous plug!
With a teensy bit over two months to go before the very first, and quite possibly the very last, Scottish Fiction Presents Gig we don't want you to forget to clear your diary, cancel all appointments, wash your hair the night before and just generally be free on Sunday 17th June from 8pm for a night of musical exploits from Michael Cassidy, The Spook School, Queen Jane and Saint Death. Hope to see you there!
This actually dropped in last week, but I rather strangely forgot about it. We played the track 'Creature' on Monday's show, which is a fantastic acoustic jam which conjures up images of the Radiohead video for 'There There'. The album itself is a wonderful tapestry of folk, acoustic, ambient and experimental music, which upon repeat listens reveals more and more. Check out our favourite track, 'The Pigeon In The Murder' and follow the link to get the full album.
Another one which has nestled in the inbox longer than it should have. Glasgow band Mickey 9's have followed up on the success of their last EP 'A Thing To Try And Dance To' by releasing this single entitled 'Mickey 999'. It's funky, got a beat and coaxes a hip sway or two. Check out the alarmingly true but funny video below.
Another late one (last one I promise) but the reason for this is that it took me a while to get my head round. I'm glad I stuck with it though, because Glasgow four-piece Thula Borah have put together a solid EP in the shape of 'Live Secretly'. With three songs over the 8 minute mark, it's almost too obvious to point to the post-rock Mogwai influence, yet that's not all that defines the sound with grunge and shoe-gaze influences present in equal measures. 'Murder' is my personal highlight, a woozy slow burning gem of a track.
Elephant Gun are a three piece from Edinburgh, who I hope don't condone the shooting of gentle giants with big ears, however they have got a nifty sound about them. Acoustic folk with a Eastern European twist, some of their earlier demo's have the ring of a Romanian woman playing the accordion, but recent demo 'Home' is extremely catchy. Fans of ukuleles will enjoy.
Father Sculptor are a little bit of an enigma. Other than their location, Glasgow, I don't know much about them, other than they absolutely astound me with the solemn beauty that is 'Ember'. If Morrisey was dead, then they'd be channelling his spirit in amongst the mature distorted sound created with jangly guitars and soaring keys. Second track 'Blue' reminds me a lot of The Twilight Sad, in turn marinated in Joy Division's squeezed juices, there's the exciting and imminent promise of something really special brewing here. Get on board now with the single released via the above links on Monday 16th April.
Edinburgh dream-pop trio Collar Up return with their new single out on 23rd April called 'The Fear Of Love'. It's more upbeat that previous outing 'Short Term Memories', yet all the ingredients that tickled us last time are there, the warmth in the vocals, the power behind the piano and complimentary ambient guitar. A song about, "the constant and exhausting chase for a euphoria which turns out to be temporary".
Lets end with an album eh? 'Animals With Amazing Disguises' is the debut album from Aberdeen based five-piece Stanley. There's a whole heap of creativity on this record as previous singles 'Sandwiches & Tea' and 'Monkeys & Friends' illustrated. Here's a sneak peek at track one from the LP out on Monday 16th April.
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