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
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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
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
Gentlemen Jackals – The Open Door Within Your Mind
‘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
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
No Longer Young Enough b/w Breakfast for our Tea – The New Single from the Just Joans
As if waking up and realising that it’s Friday wasn’t enough The Just Joans have only gone and released a new single today, their first for several years. ‘No Longer Young Enough’ is four and a half minutes of indie-pop wonderfulness that is destined to be played on repeat by all who hear it. The… Continue reading No Longer Young Enough b/w Breakfast for our Tea – The New Single from the Just Joans
Jenn and Laura-Beth, Bound for Southern Fried.
Amongst the acts scheduled to appear at Perth’s Southern Fried Festival next week are Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter. With both artists involved in a multitude of other projects their appearance as a duo should be keenly anticipated. It also provides the perfect excuse, if one were needed, to take a closer look at their… Continue reading Jenn and Laura-Beth, Bound for Southern Fried.
Good Morning Easter Road – The New EP from Lou Mclean.
Good Morning Easter Road is the new EP from Leith based singer songwriter Lou Mclean. It’s a diverse collection, joyous, occasionally bleak yet always heartfelt and often genuinely moving. Things kick off with’ Empty Cans.’ Accompanied only by her acoustic guitar it’s a wry commentary on a relationship gone wrong. The narrator won’t be… Continue reading Good Morning Easter Road – The New EP from Lou Mclean.
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?
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.
