‘The Open Door Within Your Mind’, the debut EP from Fife band Gentlemen Jackals, is a wonderfully infectious collection of songs. Imagine classic rock with added Indie swagger, seasoned with hints of seventies metal, all underpinned by a captivating rhythmic groove and you will have some idea of what this band sounds like. Their influences… Continue reading Gentlemen Jackals – The Open Door Within Your Mind
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Yvonne Lyon – Metanoia
I have to admit that February has taken me by surprise. January has passed so quickly, driven along by the usual contradictory post festive season mix of happiness, melancholy, confidence, self-doubt, gloom and optimism. Thankfully the current Scottish music scene can only encourage the latter feeling of optimism as musicians of all genres continue to… Continue reading Yvonne Lyon – Metanoia
This is Not Another Best of List.
It’s only natural to take a look back over the past twelve months at this time of year so it is gratifying to be able to reflect on what has been a golden year for new Scottish music. Whether it is established artists releasing fresh material or new talent introducing themselves the Scottish music scene… Continue reading This is Not Another Best of List.
Stephen McLaren – Have a Happy Hardcore Christmas
Stephen McLaren has taken all the traditional components of the Christmas single, mixed them up, added a huge dollop of humour and reassembled them to produce his own wonderfully skewed festive song, ‘Have a Happy Hardcore Christmas.’ The accompanying video has to be seen to be believed. At around the thirty second mark the drugs… Continue reading Stephen McLaren – Have a Happy Hardcore Christmas
Spinning Coin – Permo
Permo, the debut album from Glasgow five piece band Spinning Coin is an album of contrasts as dreamy indie pop songs alternate with spikier more punk like offerings. It’s an approach that could prove divisive but actually works well here. Opening track ‘Raining on Hope Street’ appeared as a single back in February. At the… Continue reading Spinning Coin – Permo
Rosie Bans -Identify Yourself.
If you don’t follow Rosie Bans yet via her social media outlets then you have been missing out. Follow her on twitter and you are treated to a mixture of informative and sometimes random wee gems, often accompanied by some of the wittiest use of swear words you will ever read. Her numerous Facebook live… Continue reading Rosie Bans -Identify Yourself.
Catching up with Motion.
Motion released their self-titled EP back in August. With so much great music of all genres coming out of Scotland just now you may well have missed it. No matter, now is as good a time as ever to catch up with the Edinburgh three piece. Motion are Paul Band on vocals and guitar, Lee… Continue reading Catching up with Motion.
Findlay Napier’s Latest Release – Glasgow
Findlay Napier moved from his childhood home of Grantown-on Spey to the city of his birth, twenty years ago. His latest release, Glasgow, pays tribute to the place which has become home. With its mix of finely crafted originals and astutely chosen cover songs Napier has managed to capture the timeless essence of one of… Continue reading Findlay Napier’s Latest Release – Glasgow
Adam Holmes and The Embers – Midnight Milk
Midnight Milk, the third album from Adam Holmes and the Embers, sees the Edinburgh based musician draw on ingredients from around the globe to deliver some wonderfully blended soul infused tunes. There’s no shortage of sunshine throughout this album, whether it comes via the calypso styled ‘No Man is an Island’ or the ska inflected… Continue reading Adam Holmes and The Embers – Midnight Milk
It’s All About That Betty and the Bass
Released on the 15th of September, Bad Magic Tricks Pt 1 is the new EP from Edinburgh trio Betty and the Bass. On their social media pages they describe their sound as country grunge sweetness. That works well as an intro. In order to get the full story though you have to listen to them as… Continue reading It’s All About That Betty and the Bass
