So, things have been a little slow over the past few weeks and probably will continue to be so over the next month, however I felt I should update on what is happening over the next week and a few other things that have been brought to my attention.
Meursault is playing Tut’s on April 21.
A few bits of news to mention in relation to The Cosmic Dead, they have a two part live album entitled Cosmik Live Aktion, they’re available for £3.50 each, listen below, also their self-titled debut album is getting a long awaited CD release on London’s Paradigm Records, they also have a cassette due for release on American label Dub Ditch Picnic in the near future.
Processed Beats launch night hits Chambre69 on April 13 with a night of electronic rock ‘n’ roll featuring DJ sets from Felix Martin (Hot Chip), DARC, Swanfunk as well as live sets from Fridge Magnets, Nevada Base, Two Stripe, Crash Club and Endless High, 8pm, £10 (£8 Early Bird).
Edinburgh four-piece indie-folk act Chasing Owls launch their new EP, Quell, at the Captains Rest on April 14 at The Captains Rest, the EP will be available in the shops from May 28.
Hear lead single ‘Old Man’ here:
North Atlantic Oscillation play Tut’s on May 26.
Cities and Skylines play their second show of the year headlining the Captains Rest on March 28 with support from Eras, Wednesday, free.
Johnny and the Giros have a new track ‘For Ourselves’ available for you to listen to below, they also have a couple of live dates coming up at Stereo on April 2 and the Captains Rest on April 15:
Scottish Fiction presents their maiden gig on June 17 at the Captains Rest, celebrating a year of the blog’s existence, booking four of their favourite Scottish artists including Barrhead post-rockers Saint Death, Cumbernauld indie rock four-piece Queen Jane, the fun filled alternative vibes of The Spook School and stand out singer/songwriters Michael Cassidy, 8pm, £5.
LAID returns to Bar Bloc this Wednesday to launch us into Spring with special guests and very good times, the line up features Edinburgh-based duo Capitals, ethereal indie pop that sends shivers down the spine courtesy of Galleries and Butterscotch aka Badger Sized Rat of Scottish hip-hop collective The Being MC’s, playing everything from funk and soul to disco and electronic, 9pm, free.
Edinburgh School For The Deaf, Blank Canvas, Dead Boy Robotics and Vasa complete a mouthwatering line up at the 13th Note on May 5.
The State Broadcasters and Randolph’s Leap play the Captains Rest on June 14.
Red Sands, Honey and Rainbow Fisher play the Captains Rest on Thursday, 8pm, £3.
Soft Power Recordings are putting out a new limited edition 7″ entitled Bring Me The Head from the wonderful Aggi Doom on May 21, listen below:
East Kilbride’s Poor Frisco have a wee gig at MacSorley’s on Thursday, 9pm, free.
Mono presents: Tut Vu Vu, Smack Wizards, Einstein Cross at Mono on Thursday, 8pm, £4.
Glasgow jazz outfit and Rio Cafe residents dBass launch their new EP Alloy (out April 30) at Universal on April 26.
Watch
Vladimir – ‘Cold Winters Grasp’:
Mummy Short Arms – ‘Silicone Dream’:
Photo of Michael Cassidy by Emma Levy
