I often have a chuckle to myself when we have covers submitted if I have no idea who the original artist or track is. I took a gander on YouTube yesterday and ‘6 Words’ has over 1.4 million hits and Wretch 32 released this in October! On the flipside, I like the fact that there…
Hiders – ‘Out Of Sight’
Glasgow trio Hiders are today’s Song of the Day. James Morgan, Niall Carroll and Adam Jeffcock have been popping up on my listening stream for a number of months now and if one could go back in time and alter the Donnie Darko soundtrack, ‘Out Of Sight’ would be on there. These garage urchins have…
ULTRAS – ‘This Is Where I Fall’
This track has been on heavy rotation since the initial email from ULTRAS frontman Gavin Prentice. As well as a solo artist, Prentice was also part of the super talented duo Over The Wall and will probably be a recognisable name for many. ‘This Is Where I Fall’ has grabbed attention with a gutsy performance…
Vessels – ‘On Monos’ feat. Snow Fox
Having written about Leeds band Vessels more times than most, I am ecstatic to see that they are on the verge of their third album release. Dilate will be released in March 2015, but in the meantime they have revealed single ‘On Monos’ which features vocals from Snow Fox. For many Vessels devotees this will…
Miss Kenichi – ‘The Ghost’
Germany’s Sinnbus label has been one of the most consistent in terms of stunning musical output that I have heard in the last few years. The roster is exemplary and the latest release from Berlin’s Miss Kenichi further proves the label’s reputation. ‘The Ghost’ is Podcart’s Song of the Day and I am staggered to…
Shield Patterns – ‘Ruby Red’
Song of the Day is courtesy of Manchester duo Shield Patterns, they play Glasgow’s 13th Note this Thursday and I urge you to go and see them. ‘Ruby Red’ hints at a perennial glory of feeling lost in a dream, the results are augmented by its darker undercurrents making this as absorbing as it is…
Cara Mitchell – ‘Suspended Motion’
Song of the Day comes from Aberdonian Cara Mitchell. ‘Suspended Motion’ is a satisfying blast of unmeasurable potential. I never want to sound insulting when I mention someone’s age, but at 19, it’s entirely possible that Mitchell could be something of a big hitter in the future. On the flipside, this is already something to…
Vasquez – ‘Thumbmusic’
I always feel this wave of relief when Vasquez are making new music. It’s Scottish bands like this that get me most excited. They are a unique entity and ‘Thumbmusic’ cements them as one of the most dynamic bands of my current listening. The controlled intensity yet complexity of ‘Thumbmusic’ shows stunning experimentation, it radiates…
Shambles In A Husk – ‘The TOWIE Effect’
Song of the Day comes from the exceptional Shambles In A Husk. They are one of the best bands in Scotland, no question. Aside from being one of my favourite track titles to date, ‘The TOWIE Effect’ is beautifully broad in texture. This may be ferocious, but its intelligence matches its intensity. For some this…
Ubre Blanca – ‘Red Skies’
Song of the Day is courtesy of Glasgow’s Ubre Blanca. ‘Red Skies’ is taken from Ubre Blanca’s forthcoming Terminal Island 12″. Released via Clan Destine Records November 3rd, ‘Red Skies’ has a full-bodied groove produced for maximum dance floor bombardment. With an undercurrent of 80’s stylistics, fuck the analysing – just dance.
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