Ghost Mice write some of the best lyrics you’ll ever hear. They’ve made their latest folk-punk album free to download for a few days. Get it while you can. This is the universe’s way of making up for all those terrible festival line-ups this year. More »
A few weeks ago the debut single by Alan Smithee was released. It’s called Surplus. They said in their email they like The Yawns which is a positive start. They could have said they like chocolate rice krispie buns and that would have worked for me too. Hmm, I’ve not had them in ages.More »
Stephen Fry forgot the first rule of Cyclothymia Club. If he keeps this up people might start to understand that life is temporary, jaffa cakes are forever. More »
In this episode Kat and Alex talk to Luke and Sarah of LA based duo Lucky Dragons. This is Future Library podcast #11. You can subscribe to the series on iTunes, or listen to it either on alonetone.com or here on this site. More »
Enjoy the Summer alternative festival season with tales of the journey others made to get there. ‘Songs in the key of Fife’ adds another vital layer to Scottish music heritage. This new book by Vic Galloway is released August 1st. More »
I’ve cobbled together a post out of Nyla’s Ukulele, Cat Green Bike, Kimya Dawson, and Conor McAteer. There may be a vague point to it. Especially when communication often gets lost in a barrage of loud noise. More »
This is a “warm up” post for a much more important readership. Today I am giving both barrels to unsigned bands who play warm up shows. You, and possibly your management, brought this on yourselves. More »
U.S. experimental folk duo Ghost Mice play Dundee on Monday 24th June. It’s been quite a few years since I caught them last – so this gig is a must-see! And I’ve updated this post due to a rookie error which one or two of you may have spotted.More »
PREVIEW: Rusty Hip Collective Print Zine #2 launch night is at Tin Roof, Dundee on Friday 5th July. Performing that evening is The Ian Macaulay Trio, Stefan Blomeier & Claire, and Min Diesel. Find out more and get involved!More »
Best Scottish album award, SAYaward 2013, was won by RM Hubbert for album 13 Lost and Found. He openly talked about his mental health to STV and explained how he uses his creativity to keep focused. More »
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Andy and you've found my blog. Once in a halley's comet I'll help a noisy band release a record like Bronto Skylift or die! die! die! but it doesn't happen very often. These days I mostly blog about the Scottish underground music scene. 'Creative Minds' is a series of posts on mental health because ignorance & hypocrisy grind my gears. Saying hello on Twitter is the best way to reach me. If there's a gig or record you think I'd like then drop me a line.
