Some of you may recognise the names behind today’s Song of the Day. Henry is frontman of epic band De Rosa and Fleetwood is one half of harp duo The Duplets, but also plays in Glasgow’s own State Broadcasters. ‘Forestry’ is taken from upcoming debut EP, On the Forest Floor and the pair are aiming…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Marnie
I have to try and contain my excitement now. Marnie (Helen Marnie) is today’s Life Is Like A Box Of Records guest.
Idlewild Back?
One of Scotland’s most notable and influential bands Idlewild have been on a 5 year hiatus. November 3rd sees the band return with a special announcement expected on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6Music show. Could a new release be on the horizon? Will the band play back catalogues in full live? We shall have to wait…
Jonnie Common – ‘Shark’
Jonnie Common is one of Scotland’s musical elite. He creates some of the most innovative and bold electronic music I have experienced and ‘Shark’ is his finest work to date. ‘Shark’ is taken from forthcoming album Trapped In Amber which is released on CD, digital and vinyl 31st October via Song, By Toad Records. Common…
Bloc+Music Compilation #1
There are compilations galore emerging this week! Continuing the DIY theme, Bloc+ have also announced a release. The bar/venue on Glasgow’s Bath Street has been supporting grassroots music for an impressive time now. Aside from the fact that they don’t charge people to come in for gigs AND they pay fees for the bands, they…
Fuzzkill Records: Now That’s What I Call Music 666
Having arrived a bit late to the party, I couldn’t let this release go without praise. To celebrate their 1st birthday and Cassette Store Day, Fuzzkill Records have put together a compilation of lo-fi alternative artists who they have worked with this year. The artists hail from Scotland, England, United States and Canada. It is…
The Crae Crae – ‘Share It’
There used to be this 3-piece band Galchen. I discovered them in the first year of Podcart, since then drummer Peter Kelly has been one of the heartbeats of several musical projects. He has now formed a band with his brother Chris. The Crae Crae is the name I believe they have settled on. ‘Share…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Craig Angus (Poor Things)
Today’s Life Is Like A Box Of Records is scribed by Craig Angus from one of our favourite bands Poor Things. You can listen to their excellent music here: https://poorthings.bandcamp.com The Eagles – Hotel California I didn’t grow up in the most musical of households, no harp in the spare bedroom, I didn’t pick…
Vukovi – ‘So Long Gone’
Song of the Day is courtesy of Vukovi. Out 29th September, ‘So Long Gone’ is the first single from the thrilling 4-piece on new label First Run Records.
North Atlantic Oscillation – ‘August’
North Atlantic Oscillation have revealed the absolutely stunning new video for their track ‘August‘. Taken from forthcoming album The Third Day, NAO owe this imaginative visual gem to the talents of Brendan McCarthy and singer Sam Healy. NAO will be playing the following show in October: 21st Oct Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle 22nd Oct…
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