May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the wonderfully talented Zoe Graham earlier this week. We discussed her recently released debut album, TENT, covering tracks on the album, the production process and other aspects of her career to date. Zoe also talks about her headline shows coming up in September – she’ll be playing at…
If you’ve been following the blog for the past several months, then you’ll be aware that I’ve become an ardent fan and follower of artist Zoe Graham. I first clapped eyes on her at the Echo and the Bunnymen show at Kelvingrove Bandstand last year – and I hate to disparage the Bunnymen but Zoe…
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It’s been a strange few days. First, there was this (see images below). I didn’t want to make a song and dance of it. The last thing I ever expected or ever anticipated was an actual response. Truly, I believed those days were long gone. That is why I finished my little reply by saying…
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On a more positive note to the previous post, there was a lovely post (and longer, more detailed newsletter) from Hamish Hawk this morning requesting fans send in their proposals for a song for him and the band to cover for a future release. There is a form to fill out to place in your…
Paul Statham has been working on this project for a number of years now. At long last some new Dark Flowers music is coming our way. Statham has worked in collaboration with several artists for the album including Cilmi, Shelly Poole, The Anchoress …. and some guy called Jim Kerr *shrugs*. The album will be…
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Yes, I am VERY EXCITED! Hamish has a new single out called Big Cat Tattoos (which he’d played a few times during the gigs I’ve been to) – and a new album drops on 16 August called A Firmer Hand, available in various formats. There’s also signings/instore appearances in England (for some reason that defies…
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I have to say that, after the disappointment that I expressed for the Oz show that I listened to on BBC Sounds from 10 Feb – Billy Sloan absolutely redeemed himself last night with one cracker of a show. Lots of great new music and a fantastic interview with Suzi Ronson. I’d highly recommend giving…
I don’t even know where to start with this one, I honestly don’t. It might be a little short and sweet because otherwise I’ll be typing out a 3,000 word post if I try and put it all in! So much happened last night. All the periphery stuff pre and post gig. Let’s just make…
The weather was beautiful in Glasgow on Sunday afternoon. Perfect for a meander from George Square down towards the Barras Market and along London Road. First was a stop at Glickmans and a blether with the shop owner. Last time I was there with Birdy we got chatting to the lady and she was talking…
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As alluded to on Friday, I wanted to discuss the curious case of ‘Traffic’ for Minds Music Monday. I’m perplexed. For a band that prided itself in not pandering to the whims and wishes of others, it seems a complete exercise in pandering to “radio play” to change the title of the track to the…
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