Spinning Coin – Raining on Hope Street, an early contender for single of the year?

Spinning Coin, a four piece band from Glasgow, released their eponymous EP on FuzzKill records back in 2015. Five tracks of melodic indie pop, it was a more than encouraging debut. Last year’s offering, Albany, released on the Pastels’ Geographic label was further proof that this was going to be a band worth listening to.… Continue reading Spinning Coin – Raining on Hope Street, an early contender for single of the year?

Second Life, Kathy Muir’s Message from America

The video for Troubled Town, a track from Kathy Muir’s third album was released at the tail end of last month. A song about her current home town in the United States and the City she was brought up in, Edinburgh, it serves as a pleasantly soulful introduction to the artist for those who may… Continue reading Second Life, Kathy Muir’s Message from America

Remembering John Martyn

At the end of this month it will be eight years since John Martyn, one of Scotland’s most prolific musicians died. Despite producing several highly acclaimed albums and gaining the respect of his peers he never came close to gaining the commercial success his talents deserved, possibly because he was one of the great musical… Continue reading Remembering John Martyn

When Debbie did Gallus, Blondie at the Glasgow Apollo.

Whilst there have been several fine musical Hogmanay performances at towns and cities throughout Scotland over the years perhaps the most memorable of them all was delivered by a five piece band of mod styled punks from New York. In 1979 Blondie were at the peak of their popularity. The success of their 1978 breakthrough… Continue reading When Debbie did Gallus, Blondie at the Glasgow Apollo.

Dancing on Tables new EP, Don’t Stop.

Young Dunfermline five piece Dancing on Tables released their new EP, Don’t Stop, earlier this month, marking the occasion with a launch night at Electric Circus in Edinburgh. It’s still early days for this band but if you are looking for some sparkly indie pop to keep you in the festive party mood then you… Continue reading Dancing on Tables new EP, Don’t Stop.

Catching up with Hugh Kelly at The Double.

Hugh Kelly’s new single, The Double, was released on the 17th of November. We may have come slightly late to the party here, don’t you make the same mistake. Those of you are familiar with Mr Kelly will know to expect bluesy soulful vocals delivered at high intensity. The added ingredient here is an extra… Continue reading Catching up with Hugh Kelly at The Double.

A Couple of Christmas gifts from Laurie Cameron.

As the annual party season begins to gather momentum the usual musical suspects are making their annual appearance.  We all know which songs are going to be enticing us into an orgy of drink fuelled out of tune singalongs and bad Dad dancing.  Tunes by Slade,  Wizard, The Pogues and even Shaking Steven will be… Continue reading A Couple of Christmas gifts from Laurie Cameron.

Vida – Masquerade, a brand new EP from Alloa band Vida.

Let’s face it, standing out from the crowd is not easy for a new guitar based Indie band. With talent, attitude and graft it’s not impossible though as Alloa band Vida have shown with the release of their new three track EP, Masquerade. The Nineties influence is obvious here.  They come nowhere near falling in… Continue reading Vida – Masquerade, a brand new EP from Alloa band Vida.

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