Released today, ‘Bored and Lonely’ is the new single from Edinburgh quartet OceanCode. Whilst the band describe themselves as servers of folk pop tunes this offering is a thoroughly tasty slice of pure pop. It does everything a good pop song should. With its strong melodies and catchy chorus ‘Bored and Lonely’ packs in plenty… Continue reading OceanCode- New single ‘Bored and Lonely’
Rascalton – Control Social Club
Released back in May, Control Social Club is the rather fine debut EP from Glasgow punk band Rascalton. With a total running time of less than ten minutes the four songs here provide the perfect adrenaline fuelled antidote to the approaching gloom of winter. The band don’t hang about on opening track ‘Told you So.’… Continue reading Rascalton – Control Social Club
Fistymuffs – About Time
Launched on the 28th of July at the Leith Depot, About Time is the debut four track EP from Edinburgh Punk trio, Fistymuffs. It’s an utterly compelling collection of songs which screams out to be heard from start to finish. Opening track Innocent Contact begins with a spoken word monologue, the powerful yet controlled anger… Continue reading Fistymuffs – About Time
Vistas – Tigerblood
It’s been around since the end of May but if you still haven’t heard Tigerblood, the latest single form Edinburgh band Vistas then trust me, it’s about time you did, The band have been producing wonderfully infectious chorus driven indie tunes for a couple of years now. Tracks such as Calm and Retrospect were clear… Continue reading Vistas – Tigerblood
Betty and the Bass – Monk’s Blood
Last year’s EP from Betty and the Bass, Bad Magic Tricks Part 1, was one of my favourite releases of the year. So it was a real pleasure to catch them live at the Leith Festival at the start of June. It may have been a short appearance but there were plenty of highlights as… Continue reading Betty and the Bass – Monk’s Blood
Me for Queen – Loose End
Released on the 1st of June, Loose End is the new single from Me for Queen. The title track from an album due later in the year, Loose End deserves to be a part of everyone’s summer soundtrack. Me for Queen is the alter ego of Mary Erskine. Raised in Fife with a blues guitarist… Continue reading Me for Queen – Loose End
Little Love and the Friendly Vibes at Leith Festival
The sun was shining down on Leith festival as Little Love and the Friendly Vibes prepared to deliver their set. Looking like they had just rolled out of Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine their laid back demeanour disappeared as soon the opening chords of first song Fictional Girls rang out. It looked like co-vocalist Leonora Winstanley… Continue reading Little Love and the Friendly Vibes at Leith Festival
One to catch this month……Voicex
If you only go to one gig this month then do yourself a huge favour and catch Voicex making their live debut at the Voodoo rooms in Edinburgh on the 18th of May. Made up of former members of The Scars and Boots for Dancing we are talking Scottish post punk royalty at work here. … Continue reading One to catch this month……Voicex
Errant Boy – We Like You
‘We Like You’ is the latest track from Edinburgh’s Errant Boy. Released today it’s a neatly served slice of jangly indie pop. The jaunty guitar and drums drive things along nicely from start to finish. Yet again Errant Boy’s lyrics invite you to see the world from their somewhat crooked viewpoint, the distinctive vocal delivery… Continue reading Errant Boy – We Like You
L-Space – Suneaters
It’s hard to believe that L-Space were only formed in the latter part of 2016 given the total self-assurance they bring to what they are doing. Previous tracks from the dream pop band have seen them conjure up a remarkably vivid alternative sonic universe, a place made more attractive by the realisation that weirdness is… Continue reading L-Space – Suneaters
