Glasgowmusic newsletter 160212

How are you?

Mid way through February already, this year is flying in…! Another busy weekend just passed where I saw some great bands, DJed loads and shared a few pints with a few folk.

I know someone looking for Pioneer decks (400s or 1000s/Mk3) if anyone knows anyone selling at a reasonable price please let me know.

The voting for the SCOTTISH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AWARDS is now open! Log onto http://officialsama.co.uk and cast your votes now! If you can vote for FRIDGE MAGNETS in Best Electronic category please that would be really nice of you?

This Thursday www.glasgowmusic.co.uk presents WEST AVENUE / THOMAS PETER DAVIS / SCOTT CHARLES at the Black Sparrow for FREE! http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadBlogs-0000000259

GLASGOWMUSIC and MANASEVEN Present a ‘Digital Clinic’

Glasgow music is proud to announce a new partnership with Edinburgh based music company, Manaseven.

If you have any burning questions on anything digital from ecommerce to web design email: [email protected] or tweet us: @wearemanaseven.

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.

FOR EXAMPLE

Hi, everyone keeps telling me about another new way of promoting my music. I have registered with Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Reverbnation and Facebook but dont have the time to update them all. Any advice?

Remember the main purpose of all of these social networks is to give your band the best chance of being seen or talked about. Dont follow the latest trends but instead use the network that works best for you. I have found bandcamp to be a great tool as it allows you to embed your music on your own site as well as provides a great bunch of options for selling your downloads. The most important thing is to be aware of is where the majority of your fans are and connect with them regularly. Twitter is great as it doesnt take up much time and you can track the spreading of ideas with custom hashtag campaigns like Twin Atlantic have been doing well with #freetwinatlatic.


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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. Recent review from MASTODON and BRAND NEW are now up.

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
16 – WEST AVENUE, THOMAS PETER DAVIS, SCOTT CHARLES
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)

MAR
10 - COLONEL MUSTARD & THE DIJON 5, BACCHANAL PARTY
24 – TOMAS BIRD AND THE BLONDE SPIRIT

***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, Jaymo & Andy George 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

CHECK OUT NEW VIDEO FOR FEELING GROWS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzMDbXnlWHE


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




BORN TO BE A WIDE JOURNALIST / INSPIRING ENCOUNTER / MOBO ACADEMY / VICTORIANS AFTER DARK / THE FIRE & I RETURN / 2MANY DJS / LIVE & UNSIGNED / ALBUM LAUNCHES / SMIA OPPORTUNITIES / ESPERANZA / POP CAMPAIGN

***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 16-02-12
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 17-02-12
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




In the News

Some of Scotland’s most prolific music journalists are set to take part in BORN TO BE WIDE’S forthcoming seminar at Edinburgh’s Electric Circus on Thursday 8 March. The discussion will explore how to get press coverage, explain how editorial decisions are made and what artists should include in their press biographies. www.borntobewide.bigcartel.com

Glasgow UNESCO City of Music Inspiring Encounter with Geoff Ellis takes place on the 27th Feb, get your free tickets here http://bit.ly/wNwL9W

THE MOBO ACADEMY is coming to Glasgow, it’s a series of Free training, seminars, workshops and events. It is taking place on the 25th February in the Garage, Art School and The Mitchell Library. www.smia.org.uk/mobotour


THE SCOTTISH MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION are looking for a web developer also a Graphic Designer www.smia.org.uk),
The SMIA is a music industry representative organisation that promotes and develops the Scottish Music Industry as a whole. Members have access to exclusive content and resources (some of which is contained in this newsletter). If you would like to find out more about the range of events, training, services and resources you can get for yourself or your company or organisation, then please contact [email protected] or call us on 0141 553 2784


2MANY DJS are playing the Arches on the 16th March http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000224


LIVE AND UNSIGNED auditions are taking place in Glasgow this weekend with £10000 worth of prizes up for grabs http://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000225


Michael McDaid, Paolo Nutinis bassist will be joining the line-up on Sunday for LOUISE CAIRNS gig at The Tron. Gig starts 4pm. http://loucairns.bandcamp.com


HECTOR BIZERK are supporting Ghost Poet at SWG3 on the 24th February http://www.facebook.com/hectorbizerk


LITTLE DOSES new album ‘Rock Riot Soul’ is out on 5th March through Black Ditto recordings http://www.facebook.com/littledoses


KINGB*ST*RD are releasing ‘Lost Property’ on Herb Recordings on the 1st March. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwsBaQebRq4 HERB RECORDINGS are Curating a night at the Black Sparrow on the 8th March

MINATURE DINOSAURS are this weeks featured act on TENEMENT TV http://www.tenementtv.com/


THE BANTER THIEFS single launch at Tuts on Friday 2nd March
www.facebook.com/#!/events/108379809287320/


POP CAMPAIGN’s debut album, "Kraut Popping" on CARP Recordings is out now www.soundcloud.com/popcampaign


MAJESTIC DANDELION’s Debut Album Launch at The Classic Grand. 3rd March Saturday. There will also be an after party in the venue


ESPERANZA are playing Pivo on Friday 13th April


DIRTY HEARTS are playing the main ballroom at Barrowlands on 3rd march as part of KMR Promotions Best of Barras 2.


PRONTO MAMA are playing Sneaky Petes on Thursday www.prontomamamusic.bandcamp.com


Edinburgh dark cello pop noiseniks LETTERS are playing Captains Rest on 21st March with Where We Lay Our Heads http://soundcloud.com/soundandvisionpr/letters-the-halfway-house


THE FIRE & I are playing Stereo on the 4th March. It will be their first gig this year off the back of an Italian tour. www.thefireandi.com


FINALLY

THE VICTORIANS AFTER DARK is taking place in the Kelvingrove. Live acts include Thomas Truax and his Self-Made instruments, Iona Kewney, contortionist, with Joseph Quimby. The Paper Cinema (live music and performance), 85A, plus Britannia Panopticon and Illusionist Chris de Rosahttp://www.glasgowmusic.co.uk/ReadFeature-0000000223


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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