Gary Lightbody on Tired Pony
Friday, 30 July 2010 12:58 | 
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Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody has spoken about Tired Pony, his new collaboration with Peter Buck.
Announcing their arrival earlier this year, Tired Pony feature two songwriters who thrive on collaboration. REM guitarist Peter Buck has worked with Billy Bragg and Robyn Hitchcock, while Snow Patrol singer Gary Lightbody has engineered a few all star projects.
Once sitting at the helm of The Reindeer Section, Gary Lightbody is now working with Tired Pony. One of the most refreshing projects either songwriter has been involved in for some time, the group's debut album is a delight.
Recorded with Jacknife Lee, 'The Place We Ran From' was laid down in just one week. Speaking to the NME, Gary Lightbody explained that the record is much darker than his previous projects.
"There's quite a lot of blood dripping from this record," the singer said. "You have to go really deep into the record before you find it, but it's there. There's quite a lot of dark tales of bad deeds."Last Updated (Friday, 30 July 2010 12:58)
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The organisers of Belladrum have confirmed that all tickets for this summer's event have sold out.
Held on a country estate just North of Inverness, Belladrum has established itself as one of the hidden gems of Scotland's festival season. Mixing top class music with art and theatre, the festival is a family affair.
Making full use of the ancient estate, this year will see the Belladrum ruins turned into a temple where Finding The Well theatre company will perform the works of Shakespeare across the weekend.
Alongside tents devoted to debate, spiritual healing and more fans can find a varied bill drawing on music from across the globe. Reggae icons The Wailers will bring the memory of Bob Marley to Scotland, while Badly Drawn Boy and Divine Comedy star Neil Hannon are also taking part.
Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 13:02)
WICKERMAN TAKES ITS BOW IN A BLAZE OF GLORY
Sunday, 25 July 2010 18:54 | Author: Administrator |
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WICKERMAN TAKES ITS BOW IN A BLAZE OF GLORY
Scotland’s leading alternative music event came to a fiery end in the small hours of yesterday morning (Sunday July 25) as flames engulfed the bow-wielding 40ft willow Wickerman sculpture and fireworks exploded in the sky above the Dumfries & Galloway festival site.
Highlights from the ninth Wickerman Festival included main stage headliners The Charlatans and Ocean Colour Scene; music legends Tony Christie, Teenage Fanclub and Buzzocks; as well as up-and-coming talents Fenech Soler and I Blame Coco. The festival took place at East Kirkcarswell Farm near Dundrennan on Friday July 23 and Saturday July 24.
Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:56)
The Vaselines ....New Single and UK Tour Dates
Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:43 | Author: Administrator |
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Seminal Scottish indie duo The Vaselines are set to release a new single ahead of a British tour.
2010 could well mark the return of Scottish indie music. Belle & Sebastian are touring again, Teenage Fanclub have released a new album and seminal duo The Vaselines have recorded their first new material in two decades.
A bumper crop! But check out the line up for December's Bowlie 2 - the vast bulk of the groups thus far confirmed are from Caledonia. The Vaselines are due to perform, reinforcing images of a tartan Mafia controlling indie pop.
The duo returned last year, playing a series of re-union shows to promote their rejuvenated back catalogue. The Glasgow pair decided to write new material, resulting in only their second studio album in more than twenty years.
'Sex With An X' is due to be released later this year, featuring Francis and Eugene on typically filthy form. Ahead of the album the title track is due to get a full scale single release on September 6th.Last Updated (Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:51)
WICKERMAN LINE UP HOTS UP EVEN MORE WITH ONE WEEK TO GO
Thursday, 15 July 2010 14:49 | Author: Administrator |
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WICKERMAN LINE UP HOTS UP EVEN MORE WITH ONE WEEK TO GO
With one week to go, organisers of Scotland’s leading alternative music festival have named The Go! Team and I Blame Coco as the final acts to complete the bill on Wickerman’s Summerisle Main Stage next weekend (Friday 23 and Saturday 24 July).
This comes fast on the news earlier this week that I Am Arrows, Little Comets and Alan Pownall would also be taking a trip to Dumfries & Galloway to appear at Scotland’s friendliest music festival. The ninth Wickerman boasts the most diverse list of bands at any festival featuring such names as The Charlatans, Ocean Colour Scene, Teenage Fanclub, The Saw Doctors, The Futureheads, Tony Christie, Sons & Daughters, Buzzcocks, The Undertones, Goldie Lookin Chain, Fenech Soler, Erland & The Carnival, Unicorn Kid, Django Django and many more.
Last Updated (Sunday, 25 July 2010 18:57)
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