Glasgowmusic newsletter 090212

How are you?

Looks like January wasn’t as quiet as bands would have you believe it seems everyone has been tucked away in studios making lots of music for you to listen too. Honestly with the amount of music below you could make up a compilation album and a damn good one at that! 4

I have been getting some great feedback on the newsletter recently; I am keen to hear of more if you have anything to say about it. The website is currently undergoing a redesign and hopefully will be more user friendly.

Tonight the Scottish Alternative Music Awards are launching in Bloc. Head down and check out a couple of the nominees – A FIGHT YOU CANT WIN and BROWN BEAR AND THE BANDITS! http://www.facebook.com/events/278749622183262/
Also, a wee favour to ask if you can vote for FRIDGE MAGNETS in Best Electronic category please?

This Thursday www.glasgowmusic.co.uk presents DANNY DAVIS / HOLLY OGILVIE / SARA DOUGLAS at the Black Sparrow for FREE! www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadBlogs-0000000257

GLASGOWMUSIC and MANASEVEN Present a ‘Digital Clinic’

Glasgow music is proud to announce a new partnership with Edinburgh based music company, Manaseven.
Manaseven, ran by musician and digital producer, Jamie Hylands specialise in digital strategy for the music industry.

We are going to be starting a regular Digital Clinic here at Glasgow Music where readers can submit their digital-related music questions be that on e-commerce, web design, marketing strategy, social media etc and the Manaseven team will do their best to answer your questions.

Send all questions to: [email protected]

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REVIEWS

Check out the latest reviews at http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/Reviews-0-10

I AM LOOKING FOR REVIEWERS TO COVER LOTS OF SHOWS IN GLASGOW! Please get in touch…

Upcoming shows include Cast and Scroobius Pip amongst lots of others.

LOOKING FOR REVIEWERS / LEAD REVIEWER

Do you like music? Do you like writing about it? Do you follow Glasgow’s music scene?
Are you organised? Can you see yourself leading a team of reviewers? Do you want to build up your press contacts and see gigs for free? Then Glasgowmusic wants to hear from you. Email over some sample work or just your interest (if you would like to be a reviewer) and email over a few words about why you think you would be great for the position.

This is a voluntary position and would be perfect for a media or music student looking to build up links with promoters, venues, PR companies, bands, agents etc.

The Review section of the website has grown substantially through the work of myself and Susan Ford. I am looking to expand on this as my inbox is constantly filling up with requests for shows to be covered. http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/Reviews-0-10

Please email [email protected]




www.glasgowmusic.co.uk presents…..

BLACK SPARROW

FULL DETAILS OF THIS WEEKS SHOW http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadBlogs-0000000257

FEB
9 - DANNY DAVIS, HOLLY OGILVIE, SARA DOUGLAS
16 – WEST AVENUE, THOMAS PETER DAVIS, DIRTY SAINTS
23 – VISIONS OF, BECCI WALLACE, CHRISTIE CONNOR-VERNAL
MAR
1 - FEATHERMAN, MACANTA, ALI KENNEDY
8 - PUMAJAW, SOLIPSISM, THE LAVA EXPERIMENTS (SOLO SET) In Association with HERB RECORDINGS
15 – SEED, CALM AS THE COLOUR, THE NK JAYS
22 – I AM BLIP, SATELLITE DUB, CRAIG FS
29 – ALICE & THE RAMPANT TRIO, KAT HEALY, RONA TOPAZ

FLAT 0/1 (With What’s the Noise Promotions)

FEB
11 – LETTERS

***I have available slots on the 10th and 24th March in Flat 0/1

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AGENCY at www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/Representing

FRIDGE MAGNETS

New Scottish upstarts Fridge Magnets have been nominated in the best Electronic category at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.

Fridge Magnets have already had the pleasure of sharing the big stage with the likes of Calvin Harris, Alex Metric, Japanese Popstars and Burns and they have also played at major UK music festivals T in the Park and Rockness and they appear to be going from strength to strength with this recent nomination. Their early demos have also already featured on Radio 1 and this hotly tipped outfit from Glasgow and Aberdeen have been attracting attention from some big labels in London.

The award ceremony takes place at the Garage, Glasgow on 1st March. To cast your vote, go to http://OFFICIALSAMA.co.uk

See them live at the following dates:


FEB
18 – GREENSIDE HOTEL, LESLIE
MAR
1 - SAMAS at GARAGE, GLASGOW
16 –DOGHOUSE, DUNDEE
24 – FRIDGE MAGNETS presents…at THE TUNNELS, ABERDEEN
30 – 20 ROCKS, FALKIRK
APR
13 – CHAMBRE69, GLASGOW w/ HOT CHIP DJ SET
18 – DEATH DISCO, LONDON
MAY
5 - MAD HATTERS, INVERNESS
6 - THE BALLROOM, ABERDEEN
JUNE
1 – TROUBLES DEVIL DISCO CLUB, EDINBUGH

www.facebook.com/TheFridgeMagnets


VIGO THIEVES

FEB
25 NICE & SLEAZY, GLASGOW – EP LAUNCH

‘Heartbeats is being released as a FREE download on the 30th January
www.facebook.com/vigothieves




CAST RETURN / DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE / ADMIRAL FALLOW TOUR / KATE REID NEW EP / HIP PARADE ALBUM / VIGO THIEVES AND THEIR PALS / VIVA STEREO ARE 10 / BANDWAGON GIGS / FLUTE FOR SALE / PIVO GIGS / GIROBABIES SOUNHAUS TRIBUTE / 48 THRILLS CHAT / SO MUCH RELEASES / SO MANY GIGS

***If you have any news stories/giveaways/etc you would like added to next weeks newsletter please email them to (also feedback on the newsletter is much appreciated!) [email protected] Please mention if you saw anything in the newsletter please


DJ NIGHTS

www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/DiscJockey

ALSO ON

Thursday 09-02-12
REBEL at the ATTIC in the GARAGE

I will be playing a mixture of Electro and Rock & Roll. Good tunes to have you dancing into the early hours; feel free to fire over your requests.

GET IN TOUCH FOR GUESTLIST

Friday 10-02-12
HORRORSHOW at THE BRASS MONKEY

I will be playing a mixture of Electro, Motown, Funk and Soul. Come enjoy a beer, cocktail or glass of wine with nice background noises.
Requests welcomed as it’s your night out
Good music in good surroundings with good drinks and most importantly good people - what more could you want?
www.thebrassmonkeyglasgow.co.uk

Saturday 11-02-12
GARAGE 2nd Room

I will be playing in the 2nd room in the Garage before you head up to the main hall. Expect a chilled out version of main hall with a lot of electro thrown in for good measure.

GET IN TOUCH FOR GUESTLIST



In the News

CAST are playing Glasgow Academy on Friday 30th March http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000219


DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE has a new location for this year and have added some more bands to the lineup! http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000222


TENEMENT TV will be running a stage at Doune the Rabbit Hole. Their most recent session is with The Law www.tenementtv.com/


EVENTS FOR CHARITES are raising money for Yorkhill Childrens Foundation on 5th and 6th May www.eventsforcharities.co.uk


KATE REID’S new EP was out on the 27th January http://soundcloud.com/kate-reid/sets/new-years-day-ep Check out her band at Tuts on the 15th March supporting Graeme Clark (Wet Wet Wet)


POP CAMPAIGN are releasing their album on the 14th February www.facebook.com/popcampaign


LITTLE DOSES release ‘Rock Riot Soul’ on the 5th March www.woosh.tv


HIP PARADE’S debut album ‘I’ll Be Your Audience’ will be out on the 2nd April http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QDL2MabpS8


MARANCHEZ’S new album ‘Change the Mirror’ is out on the 30th March www.facebook.com/tigertownmusic


VIGO THIEVES release ‘Heartbeats’ as a FREE DOWNLOAD alongside a brilliant video featuring fans, friends and cameos by musical friends. Look out for f Brian Henderson (The Dykeenies), Davey Horne, Leo Mayweather (White Vinyl Collective), Jamie Keenan (The LaFontaines) and Clare Kelly (Suspire).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gMte7-nWVw&feature=share


ADMIRAL FALLOW have announced a UK tour http://admiralfallow.com/springuktour/


BUNTY from MIX KINGS has his monthly Hip Hop night at the O2 ABC this Saturday 11th February www.buntybeats.com


THE OK SOCIAL CLUB have a new single coming out on Platform Records on March 12th http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000220


BLUE SKY ARCHIVES have announced details of a new EP http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000221


Vote for MECHANICAL SMILE www.redbullbedroomjam.com/band/mechanical-smile/ to play at the Red Bull Bedroom Jam.


Edinburgh based Piano-Pop band THE MARVELS will be launching their new single with support from Miasma, Glasgow band Nevada Base and Clog and the Quirks in Sneaky Petes on the 9th of March. www.facebook.com/events/262068570531665/


THE HYPE THEORY are playing the Classic Grand on Thursday 9th Feb


FLOWERS IN THE DUSTBIN writer Stephen McKee, author of 48 Thrills – A Glasgow Punk Tale, will be reading excerpts from the novel at a free special event on Friday 10th February, 6pm-8pm @ Street Level Photoworks in Glasgow. www.flowersinthedustbin.org


VIVA STEREO are playing at ABC2 on 18th February http://www.de-fencerecords.com/ This is a gig that is 10 years exactly to the date of their first ever show!


LOUISE CAIRNS Tron Victoria Bar on Feb 19th at 4pm http://loucairns.bandcamp.com


MINATURE DINOSAURS are playing the Ones to Watch Festival at Stairway on Sunday 12th February.


LETTERS are playing at Flat 0/1 on the 11th February. Their new single The Halfway House is out now. http://soundcloud.com/soundandvisionpr/letters-the-halfway-house


U.S rapper B DOLAN will be flying in from L.A to Pivo Pivo on Friday March 16th with support from his good friends The Horndog Brass Band. Hector Bizerk and Stanley Odd are also confirmed on the bill https://www.facebook.com/events/139658539485881/


THE GIROBABIES have just launched their new album `Bus Stop Apocalypse` online at http://thegirobabies.bandcamp.com where you can also pre-order a deluxe limited edition CD with 3 bonus tracks. The Giros have had a busy month which included being on satellite television, playing a sold out Classic Grand and headlining the last ever soundhaus gig. As a mark of respect to one of the finest underground clubs they filmed a video there before the bulldozers came in called `Shonzo the Security Guard`
You can watch it here ‎: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LvNzrcMtcc&feature=youtu.be


TRAFFIC CONE RECORDS is looking for new music to play on their radio show and potentially work with . MP3s and a short bio should be sent to: [email protected]


ESPERANZA return to Pivo on Friday February 10th.
LOUIS BARABBAS & THE BEDLAM SIX will be playing Glasgow for the first ever time on Friday February 24th https://www.facebook.com/events/285278144866723/.
DEVELISH PRESLEY will perform a rare one off Scottish date with The Coffins, Homesick Aldo and Melissa Kelly on Friday April 20th . Full details here- https://www.facebook.com/events/102483906542162/



SALSA CELTICA will headline the BIG TENT FESTIVAL http://www.bigtentfestival.co.uk


WHITE HEATH are playing at Sleazys on Saturday 14th April


Check out NO CEREMONY/// new cool video www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtcwcZtwaZ0


Bands and promoters check out www.facebook.com/bandwagongigs
And www.facebook.com/musictouristboard


SNIDE RHYTHMS bassist Hugo started his own label and released a solo album www.verywelcomemusic.com/

FINALLY


Hanson FL-8 SE Siolid Silver Professional Flute + hard shell case + leather carrying case FOR SALE get in touch with Jane at [email protected] for more details

Best wishes

Craig McGee
www.glasgowmusic.co.uk

Warner Chappell Scottish Scout

Agency: www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/Representing

www.facebook.com/mcgeecraig / www.soundcloud.com/craigmcgee / www.twitter.com/mcgeecraig

DJ: GARAGE Attic (Thu), BRASS MONKEY (Fri)

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