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Nice one...

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interesting music promotions in conjunction with KING CREOSOTE & FOUND present ‘My 15th Bit of Strange in 17 Years’ Tuesday, 27 November 2012 The Blue Lamp, 121 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BU. Phone (01224) 647472 Doors 8pm Tickets £25 On sale Monday 17 September, from http://www.foundtheband.com/, plus a limited amount (with added booking fee) in One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662. http://www.facebook.com/interestingmusicpromotions http://www.twitter.com/@IMP_aberdeen This unique tour will see Mercury Music Award nominated King Creosote and BAFTA Award winning FOUND come together to perform King Creosote’s "My Nth Bit of Strange in Umpteen Years" live album. The live album was launched in 2009 as a reaction to downward spiralling record sales and the ever decreasing value of a recorded album, whilst attempting to make the live show an absolute "must see". The album has already been performed over a dozen times with various members of the KC band, the fence collective & guests, and most recently with Lancastrian super group The Earlies in 2011. For these, the 15th-18th Bits of Strange, audience members are asked to arrive with a portable recording device to record this unique version of a continually evolving live album, and to share it with whoever they like. As KC explains: “Recording these shows on portable battery powered equipment is optional, but highly recommended. We doubt there’ll be a studio version anytime soon, and you never know, over the tour we might pull four very different versions out of the bag." The 4-date tour will bring the ensemble to each member’s hometown: Tuesday 27 November: Aberdeen, The Blue Lamp (Capacity 100) Wednesday 28 November: St. Andrews, The Barron Theatre (Capacity 66) Thursday 29 November Edinburgh, The Scottish Story Telling Centre (Capacity 99) Friday 30 November Hawick, Heart of Hawick (Capacity 108) Saturday 1 December Homecoming End of Tour Party, venue TBA Tickets are priced at £25 each and for that buyers will receive all exclusive tour merchandise: *A limited edition whisky glass etched with a different logo for each location designed by KC & FOUND to represent their home towns *A "Bits of Strange Homecoming Tour" tea towel *A pot luck King Creosote album from his back catalogue *Free entry to the Homecoming End of Tour Party with special guest djs Each show will commence with a tasting of a limited edition single cask whisky being produced by Dewar’s specifically for the Homecoming tour. There will also be a different support set for each venue from the various members of the King Creosote band and FOUND.

Been painting my house the last few days, so had a lot of time with my thoughts. And I'm still really sad about this. Going out on a limb, I'd say Dave was the single greatest supporter of Interesting Music - certainly since I've been involved for the last 6 or so years. He was pretty much at every gig. And not just ours. Such a great supporter of the local music scene, an enthusiastic and talented member within it, and a lovely and personable chap as well. We've lost a good one. RIP Dave x

aiming for... FH - 8.15 OS - 9.00 UH - 9.45

It won't be much later than the planned 10.30 finish Chris, certainly not after 11 (assuming everything goes to plan). Just a little extra changeover time. I'll post something up when I confirm all set lengths.

tbc - not working to curfew now, so a little more room to breathe...

http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/the-unwinding-hours-102440

Comp courtesy of The Kiosque http://thekiosque.com/2012/08/22/music-competition-the-unwinding-hours-olympic-swimmers-foxhunting-tunnels/

Comp courtesy of The Kiosque http://thekiosque.com/2012/08/22/music-competition-the-unwinding-hours-olympic-swimmers-foxhunting-tunnels/

Reviews starting to come in for the new album which was released yesterday... is this music? http://www.isthismusic.com/the-unwinding-hours-4

interesting music promotions present: EUROS CHILDS + THE WELLGREEN + ADAM STEARNS Wednesday, 31 October 2012 The Tunnels (Room 1), Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen AB10 1BF. Phone (01224) 211121 Doors 8.00pm Advance Tickets £7+bf / £9 on door Available from One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662 or online http://www.wegottickets.com/event/180110 http://www.facebook.com/interestingmusicpromotions http://www.twitter.com/@IMP_aberdeen EUROS CHILDS Euros Childs is a solo artist hailing from Pembrokeshire. He has released several solo albums, the latest of which 'Summer Special' was released in August. He also fronted the band Gorky's Zygotic Mynci from 1991 till 2004. Euros is a keen collaborator. In 2011 he teamed up with Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake for the self titled debut album 'Jonny' and most recently with Meilyr Jones of Race Horses for a project called Cousins, their album 'First Cousins' was released back in March on his own National Elf label. When asked what kind of music does he play by taxi drivers or distant relatives Euros replies ''It's pop music with a bit of folk music thrown in, sometimes synthesizers are used, sometimes pianos or guitars. But it's always rock n roll''. http://www.euroschilds.com THE WELLGREEN A blend of sixties songwriting, psychedelia, early powerpop The Wellgreen (ex-BMX Bandit Stuart Kidd and Marco Rea) swear by vintage style recording techniques tomake their records sound classic and timeless. The Wellgreen strip back the live performances to a completely organic two-piece, powered by their signature two part harmony. “From the Smile-era Beach Boys choral harmonies of the opening title track to the closing, timeless ‘Circle’, The Wellgreen are so tuneful it’s swoonful.” - Is This Music? http://thewellgreen.bandcamp.com ADAM STEARNS For Glaswegians and most fans of live music in Scotland, Adam Stearns is not an unfamiliar name. For the past couple years, he and his Glass Animals (Alexis Stearns, Kat McCarron, Andrew Pattie, Stu Kidd and Alasdair C. Mitchell) have played a variety of festivals (Doune the Rabbit Hole, Kelburn Garden Party, Solas Festival) and have supported artists Alasdair Roberts, Lianne La Havas, BMX Bandits, The Raghu Dixit Project, the High Llamas and Remember Remember to name a few. “We like to write popish songs with interesting arrangements. Every song is very different. I suppose you could put it under the category of baroque/folk/pop or kitchen sink pop?” – Peenko http://soundcloud.com/adamstearnsglassanimals

interesting music promotions present: EUROS CHILDS + THE WELLGREEN + ADAM STEARNS Wednesday, 31 October 2012 The Tunnels (Room 1), Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen AB10 1BF. Phone (01224) 211121 Doors 8.00pm Advance Tickets £7+bf / £9 on door Available from One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662 or online http://www.wegottickets.com/event/180110 http://www.facebook.com/interestingmusicpromotions http://www.twitter.com/@IMP_aberdeen EUROS CHILDS Euros Childs is a solo artist hailing from Pembrokeshire. He has released several solo albums, the latest of which 'Summer Special' was released in August. He also fronted the band Gorky's Zygotic Mynci from 1991 till 2004. Euros is a keen collaborator. In 2011 he teamed up with Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake for the self titled debut album 'Jonny' and most recently with Meilyr Jones of Race Horses for a project called Cousins, their album 'First Cousins' was released back in March on his own National Elf label. When asked what kind of music does he play by taxi drivers or distant relatives Euros replies ''It's pop music with a bit of folk music thrown in, sometimes synthesizers are used, sometimes pianos or guitars. But it's always rock n roll''. http://www.euroschilds.com THE WELLGREEN A blend of sixties songwriting, psychedelia, early powerpop The Wellgreen (ex-BMX Bandit Stuart Kidd and Marco Rea) swear by vintage style recording techniques tomake their records sound classic and timeless. The Wellgreen strip back the live performances to a completely organic two-piece, powered by their signature two part harmony. “From the Smile-era Beach Boys choral harmonies of the opening title track to the closing, timeless ‘Circle’, The Wellgreen are so tuneful it’s swoonful.” - Is This Music? http://thewellgreen.bandcamp.com ADAM STEARNS For Glaswegians and most fans of live music in Scotland, Adam Stearns is not an unfamiliar name. For the past couple years, he and his Glass Animals (Alexis Stearns, Kat McCarron, Andrew Pattie, Stu Kidd and Alasdair C. Mitchell) have played a variety of festivals (Doune the Rabbit Hole, Kelburn Garden Party, Solas Festival) and have supported artists Alasdair Roberts, Lianne La Havas, BMX Bandits, The Raghu Dixit Project, the High Llamas and Remember Remember to name a few. “We like to write popish songs with interesting arrangements. Every song is very different. I suppose you could put it under the category of baroque/folk/pop or kitchen sink pop?” – Peenko http://soundcloud.com/adamstearnsglassanimals

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Just a wee something something to keep you going over the 'summer'. Further details (tickets, times, etc) to follow.

interesting music promotions present: MIAOUX MIAOUX + HYSTERICAL INJURY + support tbc Saturday, 6 October 2012 The Tunnels (Room 1), Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen, AB10 1BF. Phone (01224) 211121 Doors tbc Ticket details tbc http://www.facebook.com/interestingmusicpromotions http://www.twitter.com/@IMP_aberdeen MIAOUX MIAOUX is 27-year-old Glasgow based producer Julian Corrie, who makes hypercolour indie dance pop that recalls the best of Caribou, Erlend Oye and Four Tet. After a series of self-released records, and acclaimed shows across England and Scotland, he is the newest signing to the renowned Chemikal Underground Records. The new album, ‘Light of the North’, released on June 11th, is already attracting rave reviews from blogs and press worldwide. With a stunning live show, where improvised loops and guitars collide with live drums, fizzing synths and low-slung bass, as well as producing slamming remixes for the likes of Silver Columns and Discopolis, Miaoux Miaoux looks set to make an indelible mark on 2012. The Times: "A hyperactive synth troubadour in the vein of Dan Black or Frankmusik, singing glitteringly melodic electronic pop songs that fizz with ideas" **** Joe Muggs (eMusic): "Matches a wonderfully unguarded indie-pop sensibility to clean and confident dance-pop synths. That Corrie can combine these elements successfully is impressive; that he can do it with style, and while creating insanely memorable songs, is even more so" ***** The Line of Best Fit: "Miaoux Miaoux caters in stunning sonic collages, delicately pieced together from pacey bit beats, chopped electronics, pealing synths, ringing acoustic guitars and his clear pristine vocal that carries an array of sweet pop melodies across the top" The List: "A perfect example of how good pop music can be if it’s driven by a restless intelligence." http://www.miaouxmiaoux.com http://www.chemikal.co.uk HYSTERICAL INJURY are a sister / brother bass n drums duo coming on like Blondie with Jimmy Chamberlain or Karen O with John Stanier (Battles). http://www.thehystericalinjury.co.uk

interesting music promotions present: THE UNWINDING HOURS + OLYMPIC SWIMMERS + FOXHUNTING Friday, 31 August 2012 The Tunnels (Room 1), Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen, AB10 1BF. Phone (01224) 211121 Doors 7.30pm Advance Tickets £8 / £10 on door Available from One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662 or online http://www.wegottickets.com/event/174932 http://www.facebook.com/interestingmusicpromotions http://www.twitter.com/@IMP_aberdeen In February 2010, from the ashes of Aereogramme, THE UNWINDING HOURS emerged, releasing their eponymously titled debut album, in typically unassuming fashion. Their new album ‘Afterlives’ will be released on 20 August on Chemikal Underground Records. You should buy it. After the release of their debut album, a number of European tours and support slots with Idlewild, The Twilight Sad and Biffy Clyro, The Unwinding Hours made it known they would take their time writing and recording any new material. Craig went back to university to study Theology and Sociology while Iain concentrated on production and recording in his studio on the south side of Glasgow, but at least once a week Craig would bring new demos for them both to work on, and their sophomore effort slowly took shape. Spurred on by a new found excitement for study, Craig claims this had a huge influence on the writing process. “I felt I was finally able to learn and absorb as much as I could but also use it to be able to articulate what I had been trying to express for years. Working with Iain at our own pace allowed us to experiment, try out new ideas and make sure we didn’t repeat ourselves”. “We tried to tie ourselves to different time signatures, made some songs specifically guitar orientated, made others more synth based but also stripped it all back when necessary. We basically just had a ball throwing ideas around. You can hear a kitchen sink being battered by a piece of metal near the end of the first song so yes, we had a lot of fun.” Personal responsibility, the fire of knowledge and experience, wrestling with belief and moving onwards are all themes that appear throughout the album. Musically, The Unwinding hours have also moved forward which the immediate and driving album opener “Break” makes clear. Influences such as the Flaming Lips, Max Richter, The Cocteau Twins and even Laurie Anderson can be heard in the heartfelt, questioning anthem of “The Promised Land”, the minimal but cinematic “Saimaa” and the complex layers of “Say My Name”. The album artwork was taken from an etching by an American artist called Jack Baumgartner. It depicts the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with the Angel. Craig explains, “We thought Jack’s depiction was perfect for the front cover. I love the fact that the biblical story is so enigmatic and open to so much interpretation. These stories, as all things capable of stirring the imagination, continue to have an afterlife.” With a strongly held belief that an album should be consistently engaging from start to finish, The Unwinding Hours have produced just that and have plans to continue making music for as long as it remains possible. They just might take their time doing so. http://theunwindinghours.tumblr.com/ http://www.chemikal.co.uk OLYMPIC SWIMMERS are a band based in Glasgow made up of Simon Liddell, Susie Smillie, Graeme Smillie, Jonny Scott and Jamie Savage. They recently released their first album ‘No Flags Will Fly’ on 4 June. “I would describe our music as shoe-glancing indie that goes down the quiet/loud path, but with lots of wandering around along the way,” says vocalist Susie. “We're all agreed in our admiration of Low, Pavement, The Wedding Present, The National and Bonnie Prince Billy.” (The Skinny) “Their familiar yet endearing sounds pay homage to myriad Scottish forebears, notably the Cocteau Twins, whose yearning distortion, disembodied vocals and celestial guitars are echoed on In This House; and perhaps indirectly, the picturesque folk-rock of early-90s Pearlfishers (Bricks of our Building) and the unsung guitar-pop of Wild River Apples (Apples and Pears).” (Nicola Meighan, The Herald) http://www.olympicswimmers.co.uk FOXHUNTING is the solo project of one Joe Sutherland, a teenage singer-songwriter from Aberdeen, Scotland. Dealing mainly with acoustic guitar and vocals, he provides a visceral edge not often found in the folk-pop scene. Live shows combine energetic, foot-tapping music with soulful, emotional lyricisms. He has supported the likes of Withered Hand, Woodpigeon, tUnE-yArDs, Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun, Juffage and Esperi since his first proper show in 2011. Debut studio album ‘Come On Sweetheart, Take My Hand’ in October 2011 saw Foxhunting experiment with electronic music, providing a contrast to the organic and homemade noise captured on earlier EPs. After a year's stay in Australia, Foxhunting is due to return to his home town in August. http://www.huntingfox.es

interesting music promotions present: THE UNWINDING HOURS + OLYMPIC SWIMMERS + FOXHUNTING Friday, 31 August 2012 The Tunnels (Room 1), Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen, AB10 1BF. Phone (01224) 211121 Doors 7.30pm Advance Tickets £8 / £10 on door Available from One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662 or online http://www.wegottickets.com/event/174932 http://www.facebook.com/interestingmusicpromotions http://www.twitter.com/@IMP_aberdeen In February 2010, from the ashes of Aereogramme, THE UNWINDING HOURS emerged, releasing their eponymously titled debut album, in typically unassuming fashion. Their new album ‘Afterlives’ will be released on 20 August on Chemikal Underground Records. You should buy it. After the release of their debut album, a number of European tours and support slots with Idlewild, The Twilight Sad and Biffy Clyro, The Unwinding Hours made it known they would take their time writing and recording any new material. Craig went back to university to study Theology and Sociology while Iain concentrated on production and recording in his studio on the south side of Glasgow, but at least once a week Craig would bring new demos for them both to work on, and their sophomore effort slowly took shape. Spurred on by a new found excitement for study, Craig claims this had a huge influence on the writing process. “I felt I was finally able to learn and absorb as much as I could but also use it to be able to articulate what I had been trying to express for years. Working with Iain at our own pace allowed us to experiment, try out new ideas and make sure we didn’t repeat ourselves”. “We tried to tie ourselves to different time signatures, made some songs specifically guitar orientated, made others more synth based but also stripped it all back when necessary. We basically just had a ball throwing ideas around. You can hear a kitchen sink being battered by a piece of metal near the end of the first song so yes, we had a lot of fun.” Personal responsibility, the fire of knowledge and experience, wrestling with belief and moving onwards are all themes that appear throughout the album. Musically, The Unwinding hours have also moved forward which the immediate and driving album opener “Break” makes clear. Influences such as the Flaming Lips, Max Richter, The Cocteau Twins and even Laurie Anderson can be heard in the heartfelt, questioning anthem of “The Promised Land”, the minimal but cinematic “Saimaa” and the complex layers of “Say My Name”. The album artwork was taken from an etching by an American artist called Jack Baumgartner. It depicts the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with the Angel. Craig explains, “We thought Jack’s depiction was perfect for the front cover. I love the fact that the biblical story is so enigmatic and open to so much interpretation. These stories, as all things capable of stirring the imagination, continue to have an afterlife.” With a strongly held belief that an album should be consistently engaging from start to finish, The Unwinding Hours have produced just that and have plans to continue making music for as long as it remains possible. They just might take their time doing so. http://theunwindinghours.tumblr.com/ http://www.chemikal.co.uk OLYMPIC SWIMMERS are a band based in Glasgow made up of Simon Liddell, Susie Smillie, Graeme Smillie, Jonny Scott and Jamie Savage. They recently released their first album ‘No Flags Will Fly’ on 4 June. “I would describe our music as shoe-glancing indie that goes down the quiet/loud path, but with lots of wandering around along the way,” says vocalist Susie. “We're all agreed in our admiration of Low, Pavement, The Wedding Present, The National and Bonnie Prince Billy.” (The Skinny) “Their familiar yet endearing sounds pay homage to myriad Scottish forebears, notably the Cocteau Twins, whose yearning distortion, disembodied vocals and celestial guitars are echoed on In This House; and perhaps indirectly, the picturesque folk-rock of early-90s Pearlfishers (Bricks of our Building) and the unsung guitar-pop of Wild River Apples (Apples and Pears).” (Nicola Meighan, The Herald) http://www.olympicswimmers.co.uk FOXHUNTING is the solo project of one Joe Sutherland, a teenage singer-songwriter from Aberdeen, Scotland. Dealing mainly with acoustic guitar and vocals, he provides a visceral edge not often found in the folk-pop scene. Live shows combine energetic, foot-tapping music with soulful, emotional lyricisms. He has supported the likes of Withered Hand, Woodpigeon, tUnE-yArDs, Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun, Juffage and Esperi since his first proper show in 2011. Debut studio album ‘Come On Sweetheart, Take My Hand’ in October 2011 saw Foxhunting experiment with electronic music, providing a contrast to the organic and homemade noise captured on earlier EPs. After a year's stay in Australia, Foxhunting is due to return to his home town in August. http://www.huntingfox.es

This is a public service announcement - get yourselves down to Cellar 35 tonight. Ta.

http://thekiosque.com/2012/06/21/music-rick-redbeard-adam-stafford-debutant-cellar-35/

cheersminthekiosque! http://thekiosque.com/2012/06/21/music-rick-redbeard-adam-stafford-debutant-cellar-35/

The split 7" that I'm banging on about up there ^ can be streamed here >> http://gerrylovesrecords.com/2012/05/loves009-rick-redbeard-adam-stafford-split-single/ It is bloody marvellous. I'm sure you'll all be able to buy a copy on Saturday as well. You'll also be able to buy some other stuff at this gig - INCLUDING TICKETS FOR A GIG THAT WE HAVEN'T ANNOUNCED YET! How mysterious. Mailing list subscribers will find out first, maybe later on today...

This is this Saturday. No doubt I'll be posting some guff in here over the next few days. Feel free to join in.

Right, let's get this moving upwards for Saturday!

Sorry to announce that Dark Dark Dark have cancelled their show in Aberdeen - circumstances outwith our control. Refunds available from point of sale. :-(