As is often the way around here, I’m somewhat behind the times. Withered Hand’s ‘Good News’ LP came out last autumn and was highly placed in the BAMS Top 20. But I only got round to getting it a few weeks ago. My only previous exposure to Withered Hand had been the set played at…
Month: June 2010
Something To Shout About
Pop music has a credibility problem. These days it seems associated more with disposable, corporate r’n’b lite than anything else. As a consequence today’s indie pop tunes are often dealt out in a knowingly camp manner. Yet, back when I was but a lad, pop was all about infectious tunes, energy and fun. Kid Canaveral…
All Creatures
Meursault are one of the most interesting bands to come out of Scotland in recent years, with their mix of often minimalist folk and electronica always intriguing. Debut LP ‘Pissing On Bonfires/Kissing With Tongues’ was a revelation and EP ‘Nothing Broke’ which concentrated on the folkier side of Neil Pennycook’s songwriting, was a gorgeous record. So…
Something For The Pain
There’s such a history now to popular music that the chances of a name signifying much of a band’s intent are long gone. Therefore the Antlers sound more like a band who should be making novelty Christmas records rather than a concept album about a romance between a nurse and a terminal cancer patient…
The Belly of a Dead Alligator
OK, I’m working up to a proper post, but in the meantime I’d like to recommend that you click a few times and buy the latest single from Mitchell Museum out on Electra French. ‘Warning Bells’ is my one of favourite singles of recent years (and I do mean years plural since it’s now had a…
The Secret of Scottish Football?
In the interests of things culturally Scottish I’d like to draw your attention to the chapbook ‘The Secret of Scottish Football (and other stories)’ by Andrew C Ferguson. The book features 3 stories all with a connection with, em, well I think you can guess. The opening story ‘Nae Cunt Said Anyhin’ is the best…
Manic Pop Thrills 