One of the most inspiring things this year (and we are only in January) is the open pool of artists pouring out of Scotland. There is no specific genre or style taking the reins and the calibre of artists already is notable. I was lucky enough to be one of the bloggers invited to the…
Tuff Love – ‘That’s Right’
Fresh from taking over BBC 6 Music DJs attaention with their music, the most recent being Tom Ravenscroft (yes, I was listening and squealed a bit), Tuff Love have revealed a new video for their next single ‘That’s Right’. Taken from the Dross EP released February 9th via Lost Map Records, the ladies also have…
Numbers Are Futile – ‘Vice Over Reason’
2015 has already made one thing clear, Song, By Toad Records has one of the most impressive and diverse upcoming rosters in the country. Today’s Song of the Day is courtesy of Edinburgh’s Numbers Are Futile, the duo originally from Lisbon and Athens are now based en Écosse. ‘Vice Over Reason‘ is taken from Song,…
AKIINE – ‘Frid (Niva Remix)’
Swedish-born Akiine Kivelä Ngarambe shortened to AKIINE now resides in London and provides today’s Song of the Day. ‘Frid’ was previously released in 2014, but fellow Swede Niva has remixed the track and it is being passed around the blogosphere rapidly. Propelled on a flight through dreamy landscapes evoked by the uniquely soothing vocals of…
Life Is Like A Box Of Records: Lisa-Marie Ferla
Today’s Life Is Like A Box Of Records is with Lisa-Marie Ferla blogger at Last Year’s Girl, journalist and Taylor Swift enthusiast. A good friend of Podcart since the beginning, this is another brilliant snapshot. Boney M – Rasputin When I was seven years old, my mum and dad got me a Sony Walkman for…
Tongues – ‘Colours In The Dark’
Kill The Waves are set to be one of the bands that Podcart are most looking forward to in 2015 and it seems that lead singer Tim Kwant goes under another guise – Tongues. He previously remixed the highly underrated The Great Albatross and now his own solo track has popped up online and gained…
H. Grimace – ‘To The Shaggerston’
London’s H. Grimace are today’s Song of the Day and continue a straight run of excellent new tracks for 2015. ‘To The Shaggerston’ is taken from forthcoming Scottish label Soft Power Records release – I Am Material. It will be available on only 100 Limited Edition pale grey cassette tapes and 50 Yellow tapes, official…
Song of the Day: Le Thug – ‘Basketball Land’
Song of the Day on Podcart is an absolute treat this week. I cannot remember a week as strong as this since I started the blog if I am honest. Today is the turn of Song, By Toad Records signing Le Thug. ‘Basketball Land’ is a taken from a 6 band label sampler to give…
Redolent – ‘Auburn and Lime’
Our first Song of the Day of 2015 is courtesy of Edinburgh 4-piece Redolent. ‘Auburn and Lime’ is a delectable pop cannon for the New Year with its notably polished production and reassuring melodies. This is a promising kick off to the year from the band in comparison to their contemporaries and I sincerley hope…
Favourite Albums 2014
When I chose to become a blogger, I don’t think I realised how hard it would be to fully digest an album and appreciate the amount of time, energy and work that goes into each one. Online media is great for discovering new music, but sometimes it prevents you from having the time to listen…
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