The Dirty Blonde have always been one of those bands in the background. I have heard their name mentioned from time to time and friends have urged me to check them out, but I don’t know what stopped me from fully investing in them.
The Pleasance Sessions Label Market
Saturday sees Edinburgh’s Pleasance Courtyard open for the Pleasance Sessions Market Place.
Estrons – ‘Make A Man’
We venture to Cardiff for Song of the Day. Red-blooded quartet Estrons have hit us hard with single ‘Make A Man’. Due for release 4th December via Gofod Records Ltd, the track is saturated with titanic guitar riffs and anthemic hooks in extremis. I cannot wait to experience them live.
Vasa – ‘Poseidon’s Kiss’
Post-rock bands have been a bit hit and miss for me over the last 6 months. There are artists that have spewed outpourings of non-descript, dull and predictable numbers, then there are those that have found their strength and produced spine-shattering sonic waves of joy. Vasa are one of the latter bands and I am…
A Mote Of Dust – ‘Wolves In The Valley’
I often forget the incredible musicians I have met since Podcart began. People I have idolised from afar, ladies and gentlemen that frequent my record collection and those that have soundtracked the happiest and bleakest moments of my life thus far. Craig B is one of these artists. Aereogramme and The Unwinding Hours have a…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Nina Glencross
Today’s Life Is Like A Box Of Records is with journalist Nina Glencross. You can find her writing for the likes of DIY, The List, Buzzfeed and more. She is also one of my favourite Scottish music journalists.
HQFU – ‘Dust & Dirt’
Song of the Day today comes courtesy of Glasgow-based producer HQFU. Having previously received the accolade under her real name, Sarah J Stanley, the multi-talented artist has now shifted seamlessly from her folk roots to euphoric electronica. ‘Dust & Dirt’ is the first taster from forthcoming EP Ca$hle$$ Lip$ released in November. This is infectious,…
Video: Kathryn Joseph – ‘The Worm’
Kathryn Joseph has teamed up with BAFTA nominated filmmaker Tim Courtney, BAFTA nominated Director of Photography Andrew O’Connor and producer Chris Robb to make the extraordinary new video for her haunting track ‘The Worm’. This wades through overwhelming swells of sadness to produce something aurally and visually spectacular. The power of this relationship is undeniable,…
Black International – ‘A Fence To Keep People Out’
I have been following Black International for around 4 or 5 years now. I have seen them progress, work to the point of almost giving up, but always stay true to the sound and ethos that they initially adopted. It comes as a really satisfying moment to see the Edinburgh duo release some of their…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Chris Beltran
Life Is Like A Box Of Records comes courtesy of Chris Beltran. Musician, producer, booker, A & R – he does it all. A staunch supporter of new Scottish music, he is just generally a great human being.
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