December ’91 – Starin’ at the Freaks [GoldMold]

December ‘91– who, by the way, has one of the most compelling solo acoustic guitar acts I’ve seen – has a new album called Starin’ at the Freaks. There are a few things that I have come to expect from the artist; a warm and traditionally “folky” (whatever that means) sound, a dark and subtle

Tracks of 2017 (40-31)

40. Marble Gods – ‘Washing Machine’ “a song about finding your feet and washing your socks”, it couldn’t have been put any better. Marble Gods are a band that exude joy, and ‘Washing Machine’ is the perfect example of that with its delightful lo-fi indie pop jangle, sugar coated C86 vocal displays and whimsical lyrics.

Albums of 2017 (30-21)

Albums 30-21 – 20-11 – 10-1 EPs 30-21 – 20-11 – 10-1 30. ULTRAS – ULTRAS [Hello Thor] The brain child of Over The Wall’s Wav Prentice ULTRAS’ debut record caught our ears through its wide ranging influences, colourful tones and Prentice’s ever enthusiastic impassioned delivery. 29. Sun Rose – The Essential Luxury [Last Night From Glasgow] The band formerly known as

Premiere: December ’91 – ‘Starin’ At The Freaks’ [Gold Mold]

We’ve been used to dark, misery drenched sometimes beautiful, sometimes frantic lo-fi punk come alt-rock from Stirling resident Craig Ferrie, aka December ’91. His new single, the first of two from an upcoming album due December time via Gold Mold Records, ‘Starin’ At The Freaks’ is noticeably less lo-fi, with a lively optimistic sounding constantly

Swamp Day Compilation [Death Collective]

Comprising a record with an apparently unintentional emphasis on death, Death Collective’s compilation Swamp Day was recorded by Kieran Hughes at his home studio at the Tollbooth in Stirling. Truly an achievement, the album brings together a range of artists from across the country to revel in collective creativity. Over the course of a week

Strange Behaviours at Tolbooth, 25-26/11/16

Tolbooth’s Strange Behaviours has two-day festival returns to Stirling for a third triumphant year. With 18 acts to choose from, the event is a musical smorgasbord with a genre to please even the pickiest of music fans. Living up to the events name, this year’s chosen aesthetics are just that – strange; broken and decorated

Doune the Rabbit Hole, 19-21/8/16

Doune the Rabbit Hole is now been pretty high our list of summer events, the family friendly vibe, typically diverse and entertaining line up and an array of delightful food, plus the influx of dogs make it one of the most delightful festivals of the summer. Sadly my experience this year is smattered with illness

Gold Mold presents December ’91 (album launch), Polarnecks, Wullie Mammoth at 13th Note, 28/2/16

On a particularly packed Sunday night of live music in Glasgow I chose the 13th Note for the album launch of an act who’s been one of the most interesting yet prolific acts in the city over then last year. This the full album launch following on from a successful soft launch a few weeks

Albums of 2015 (20-11)

20-11  –  10-1  –  Tracks & EPs 20 December ’91 – Quebec [Gold Mold] Probably the only album to make this year’s lists recorded on a mobile phone, Quebec showcases both December ’91’s musicianship and originality. Raw, simple but excellently put together December 91’s music clearly serves as an outlet for his emotions as it touches on