Just back from a few days in London last night and didn’t get much chance to listen to much whilst away. I did hear a track by Nap Eyes in Rough Trade East and bought the album on the strength of that. But inevitably it was Wire I did spend some time listening to the…
Month: July 2015
A Magic Ball to See Her in the Morning – Teenage Fanclub video
After Tanya Donelly I did make it to Teenage Fanclub and ‘Grand Prix’ and this tune in particular: I’ll probably get drummed out of the Scottish Bloggers Union for even suggesting this but, whilst there’s lots of great songs on the record, I find it hard to take it all in in one sitting these…
Wild and High on the Summer Night – Tanya Donelly video
When looking for something old the other day I was heading for Teenage Fanclub but ended up stopping off first at Tanya Donelly and the album that this song was taken from: I’d never seen that promo before but what more can you want from a video than a great song, some dancing and a…
How Can You Make The Pieces Fit? – New Mitchell Museum video
Rather improbably it seems that Mitchell Museum are back after a lengthy hiatus. Last time the band were featured on MPT they were playing live again after a hiatus which included the departure of guitarist, Dougie. Bursting with enthusiasm for a set of new songs (a live version of one of which can still be…
Going Blank (Again) – Memory Man interview
Glasgow’s Memory Man first came to MPT’s attention towards the back end of 2014 through the good offices of Mr Vic Galloway when he played the band’s wonderful debut single ‘Felix Baumgartner’. I was hooked straight away and have been anxious for a follow-up release. Fortunately the last few months have seen the band split…
