Fresh faced Zoë Bestel and been-there-done-that Roddy Woomble are talented Scottish solo artists both promoting latest releases. Take a break from the radio and have a listen.More »
10 “Woah” Songs You Could Listen To That Aren’t Bon Jovi
July 3, 2013 By
Bon Jovi are playing Hampden Park, Glasgow tonight as I write this. Given that they don’t play Livin’ On A Prayer until the encore, here are your options. Kudos to Andy Temple and Douglas Greenshields for the help in creating the playlist. More »
Hype, CHVRCHES, Franz Ferdinand, and Glaswegian Haircuts
July 2, 2013 By
Working in the designer fashion ecommerce niche, I am no stranger to image and hype. But when music is this great, lets not take it for granted. Marching hipsters and hype to the firing squad is my first instinct. The second is to ask why Scotland is so hesitant to give itself credit. More »
Norman Records Big Summer Sale: 20% off
July 1, 2013 By
Indie store NormanRecords.com have their Summer Sale on right now. That’s 20% off a “very big load of stuff!” A George Carlin reference follows. Can’t promise that it’s relevant mind you. More »
Ghost Mice Say Name Your Price
June 30, 2013 By
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 »
Livingston Band Alan Smithee, Debut Single ‘Surplus’
June 29, 2013 By
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 »
Future Library Podcast #11 with Lucky Dragons
June 27, 2013 By
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 »
Songs in the Key of Fife by Vic Galloway, Book Available August 1st
June 26, 2013 By
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 »
Small Ukulele, Big Hearts
June 25, 2013 By
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 Just A Warm Up Post (An Ode To Unsigned Bands)
June 24, 2013 By
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 »
