I remember seeing London-based Ex Libras in Glasgow’s 13th Note back in 2010. I recall my jaw being especially sore from smiling and generally feeling quite gobsmacked by the whole show. As a trio they are one of the tightest and most talented outfits I have seen in my time blogging. Their latest track ‘Drive’…
Tweaks – ‘Sisters’
London-based duo Tweaks provide Song of the Day with their luminous debut single ‘Sisters’. Despite a recent name change, the pair continue to compose some of the most atmospheric songs I have heard in some time. With a delicate menace, ‘Sisters’ explodes with industrial percussion, brooding vocals and cinematic production.
The Dirty Blonde – ‘Bottom Feeder’
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Tongues – ‘You Never Knew Me’
With an EP due out next month, this is the 2nd taster from Glasgow producer Tongues. Kill The Waves’ frontman Tim Kwant continues his epic journey on the starry plain of emotive electronica proving that he is one of the most talented and exciting musicians to emerge from Scotland. ‘You Never Knew Me’ is the…
Youngstrr Joey – ‘Parents’
Youngstrr Joey hit my radar thanks to the recent GMO6 – Scottish Indie Sampler. The Number4Door trio are label pals with the likes of Chrissy Barnacle, which helps boast its eclectic roster. Song of the Day ‘Parents’ packs sludgy riffs and swaggering basslines. This is abrasive, garage band aggression funnelled onto a demo recording. Precisely,…
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