On her previous six albums Amy Duncan set a consistently high standard. We know to expect glorious vocals, smart lyrics and first-class musicianship. On latest release, The Hidden World, we have all that and more. The title track kicks things off and it sets the scene perfectly for the song cycle that follows. There is… Continue reading Amy Duncan – The Hidden World
Bokka – Roll Down the Hill
Released back in March, Run Down the Hill is a five track EP from Polish dream pop purveyors Bokka. Made up of five tracks, three of them cover versions, it finds the band at their most playful. Formed in 2013, Bokka found early success with their first single, Town of Strangers. Taken from their eponymous… Continue reading Bokka – Roll Down the Hill
Locked Hands – The Getting By
The rather splendid new single from Locked Hands, The Getting By, is one of those tracks that seems to resonate with the strange times we are living in right now. Reminiscent of Bowie at his most contemplative, the plaintive vocal tells of the cruel torment that anxiety can cause. As the song develops the atmospheric… Continue reading Locked Hands – The Getting By
The Nickajack Men – Consistent Ignorance
Consistent Ignorance is the new song from Falkirk’s The Nickajack Men. Filmed and recorded live at Stirling’s Tolbooth Studio it’s a welcome respite from yet another lockdown Friday. Running at just under four minutes this is a glorious piece of indie rock which, not content with hooking you in instantly, improves with every repeat… Continue reading The Nickajack Men – Consistent Ignorance
Good Dog – Floating / Bumblebee
Released yesterday on Lost Map records, Floating / Bumblebee is the new double A side single from Good Dog, the alter ego of Pictish Trail band member Susan Bear. If this lock-down period has you yearning for something different to lift the mood then forget the wine sozzled purchases from Amazon and treat yourself to… Continue reading Good Dog – Floating / Bumblebee
Fistymuffs – We Fight
About Time, the 2018 debut EP from Fistymuffs, was so full of energy it practically vibrated. It’s good to find that during the intervening period none of that initial fire has dimmed. We Fight contains another four fine songs from the band. Whilst still providing some of the rawest post punk moments you will hear,… Continue reading Fistymuffs – We Fight
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Lisa Kowalski -New Single ‘I Do.’
We highlighted young Paisley singer songwriter Lisa Kowalski last year as one to watch following the release of her four track EP, ‘Free Spirits’. It’s good to see her back with her recently released single ‘I Do.’ A raw and honest account of love gone wrong, the singers plaintive voice is complimented well by pianist… Continue reading Lisa Kowalski -New Single ‘I Do.’
Little Love and the Friendly Vibes spread the love along Leith Walk with their new video.
It was way back in June that I managed to catch Little Love and the Friendly Vibes doing their stuff at a sun kissed Leith festival. They delivered a cracking set that day with one of the highlights being their single Italian Leather jacket. The recent release of a fun to watch video to accompany… Continue reading Little Love and the Friendly Vibes spread the love along Leith Walk with their new video.
The Hector Collectors -Remember The Hector Collectors?
With their latest release, The Hector Collectors waste no time at all in getting down to business with the album title itself aping the plethora of click bait headlines that litter the internet. ‘Remember the Hector Collectors?…you won’t believe what they sound like now’ serves up twelve tracks of instantly likeable indie pop, packed full… Continue reading The Hector Collectors -Remember The Hector Collectors?
