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Fresh: The Cradles – ‘Ideal Girl’

Welsh band The Cradles release new single ‘Ideal Girl’ out on March 25th via Solva Records. With its well thought-through arrangements and pointed narratives, ‘Ideal Girl’ is a flawless debut.  This is an inspiring, seductive rock hit and I cannot wait to see what comes next. 

Fresh: Hill – ‘Beckon (Run)’

As far as ballads go, Hill’s ‘Beckon (Run)’ is a beautiful production. The new single is the lead track taken from her new EP, Give It A Rest scheduled for release in spring of 2016. The Canadian has already impressed several music bloggers this side of the pond with her smokey RnB vocals. ‘Beckon (Run)’…

Fresh: Mt. Wolf – ‘Anacrusis’

‘Anacrusis’ is the second single from London-based trio Mt. Wolf‘s forthcoming Hex EP. Released via CRC Music on 25th March 2016, this delves into the consciousness and transports you to your own personal Narnia.  With their expanded sound, Mt. Wolf explode with chorus and romantic swell. Give this the attention it deserves and it will meditate…

Wide Days

If you’re a new band then you may start to hear the words ‘music conference’ quite a lot. SXSW and The Great Escape for many are an attractive prospect to play thanks to a ridiculous amount of hype from the media. Before those, you should maybe focus on Scotland’s music conference – Wide Days. Launched in 2010,…

BAMS 2015 Winner Announced!

The annual BAMS Award (Scottish Bloggers and Music Sites) has taken place again and we are thrilled to have been part of it once more. The deserved winner was Kathryn Joseph with her stunning album, Bones You Have Thrown Me, And Blood I’ve Spilled. Our favourite album of 2015, Miaoux Miaoux’s ‘School Of Velocity’ came…

Favourite Tracks 2015

In preparation for 2016, I thought it might be nice to bring you some of my favourites from 2015. I am kicking off with my favourite tracks of the year, in no particular order…  Adam Stafford – ‘Atheist Money’  This is my favourite track of 2015. The first time I heard it, I knew there would…

Podcast 157: Sorted For Swedgers & Uppers

Welcome to the Podcart podcasts. Please listen and enjoy and remember to check out the artists in more depth. 1. Chinah – ‘Minds’ 2. Sauropod – ‘Winter Song’ 3. The Van T’s – ‘Laguna Babe’ 4. Civil Elegies – ‘Children On The Road’ 5. Pulp – ‘Sorted For E’s and Wizz’ (Flashback Friday) 6. Found…