The Proclaimers

Love Can Move Mountains

If you were to plot the careers of the Reid Brothers on a chart, you’d get something all over the place, all peaks and troughs, and in the most unexpected places. more… “The Proclaimers”

Pensioner

Pensioner EP

In many respects, one could write off Pensioner as just another Scottish band of talented musicians taking too much influence from successful Scottish bands such as Biffy Clyro and Mogwai. more… “Pensioner”

Alex Tronic

Back In The Room

This latest release from the Scottish dance music polymath that is Alex Tronic (or Paul Croan, to his Mum) is the funkiest disc these ears have heard in a long time. more… “Alex Tronic”

Tango in the Attic

Seven Second Stare

The verdict on this song elsewhere seems to be roughly this: “In a wacky alternative universe where Vampire Weekend are good and have Scottish accents they might turn out something like Seven Second Stare”.

Actually that’s not really fair to Tango In The Attic. There is a depth to this track in both arrangement and lyric which America’s foremost Paul Simon rip-off merchants have so far been unable to match.

However, while the closing “I could use a holiday” section does almost make for an epic finale and there is nothing actually wrong with the song, there’s no hook; nothing about it really reaches out and demands your attention.

Judging by this effort the band have got a lot to offer. However, this release does not live up to their full potential.
Tango In the Attic - Seven Second Stare - Single

Dave?

That Spark

This initial offering from Scottish band ‘Dave?‘ is a lithe little number clocking in at a slight 2:50. more… “Dave?”

Deathpodal

Exu_Wow

Music criticism was founded on clichés, banalities and the critic’s ability to pigeonhole and label a musician into the proverbial corner – enabling the critic to deconstruct the work, break it down into tiny manageable morsel for easy consumption. more… “Deathpodal”

Jesus H. Foxx

Matter EP

Having watched and listened to the founding members of Jesus. H. Foxx in their previous incarnations (Goldblum, Sweetheart) I’ve always been fond of their ramshackle-pop stylings, slurry vocal delivery and ‘we’re in no rush’ live shows. more… “Jesus H. Foxx”

Foxgang

A Lot More Goes On (In a Year)

Foxgang are Glasgow 4 piece who, we’re told, have an English vocalist and an American guitarist. more… “Foxgang”