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The Phantom Band

By Craig Harkness • Jan 23rd, 2010 • Category: features

The Phantom Band were kind enough to take time out (in-between loading the tour van and catching their breath), after their barnstorming set at Fat Sam’s supporting Frightened Rabbit, to speak to me about their relationship with Chemikal Underground, the groups dynamic, their inspirations



Broken Records

By Craig Harkness • Jan 9th, 2010 • Category: jrwee, short players

In their formative stages Broken Records racked up an impressive following, with their formidable live reputation preceding them



Frightened Rabbit / The Phantom Band

By Craig Harkness • Dec 30th, 2009 • Category: gigs, jrgigs

It’s testament to how the stock of these two outstanding acts continue to rise, as the ticket demand for tonight show has reached near fever pitch



Satellite Underground

By Craig Harkness • Dec 25th, 2009 • Category: jrwee, short players

Satellite Underground’s ‘Sea of People’ starts with an intro that almost blindsides you into expecting a post-punk anthem with prominent phased Edge-like lead guitar.



Various Artists

By Craig Harkness • Dec 25th, 2009 • Category: jralbums, long players

A Sort of Homecoming bills itself as a championing the best of Scotland’s up and coming talent