Track Of The Week – FOREIGNFOX – Birthday Flowers

Track Of The Week

by Craig - March 19, 20190

Jolting in with angular guitars and a swirling underlying fuzz, Birthday Flowers immediately signals an exciting development in Foreignfox's alt-rock sound. And, as frontman Jonny Watt's distinct brogue bursts into life, the new and the familiar meet; resulting in a frantic explosion of guitars and melody. Lyrically, the song tackles the

Get To Know – Franky’s Evil Party

Interviews

by Craig - March 13, 2019March 13, 20190

Photo by Jannica Honey Franky's Evil Party will release their next single 'PARADISE' on Friday. We are delighted to bring you the premiere a couple of days before. We also had a chat with the guys to see what they are up to. A&A - Hi Franky's Evil Party. For those who

Track Of The Week – SHEARS – Circle Line

Track Of The Week

by Craig - March 11, 20190

This week's A&A Track Of The Week is the debut single 'Circle Line' from Edinburgh Pop sensation SHEARS

Getting to know – swim school

Interviews

by Craig - March 10, 20190

Born out of a number of previous bands Edinburgh's swim school are set to take Scotland by storm with their guitar & synth-driven dream pop. I recently featured their latest single 'Sway' on the A&A playlists and I saw them live at Mac Arts in Galashiels. I caught up with the

Track Of The Week – Acrylic – Money From Home

Track Of The Week

by Craig - March 4, 20190

This week's Alive & Amplified Track Of The Week is 'Money From Home' by Glasgow's Acrylic. Money From Home is a break up song that takes the listener on an emotive journey. “The first verse centres around a peaceful moment,” Frontman Andreas Chrsitodoulidis elaborates, “sleeping beside someone during a snowstorm and

Electric Fields announce first wave of acts including Metronomy, The Vaccines, Friendly Fires & Frank Turner

News

by Craig - February 19, 20190

Electric Fields are thrilled to announce the first wave of artists for this year’s festival. To help them celebrate their 6th year they have curated a fantastic lineup of some of the most exciting bands and artists around to join them in a stunning pocket of idyllic Scottish countryside, in

Stormzy, Catfish & The Bottleman, George Ezra, Snow Patrol & Many More To Play TRNSMT in July

News

by Craig - February 19, 20190

TRNSMT Festival organisers DF Concerts are delighted to reveal Stormzy, Catfish and the Bottlemen, George Ezra, Gerry Cinnamon and Snow Patrol, plus many more will play the Main Stage at the 2019 edition of the Glasgow city-centre festival. TRNSMT and partners Utilita Energy put the announcement of its 2019 line-up in

Track Of The Week – Vukovi – C.L.A.U.D.I.A

Track Of The Week

by Craig - February 19, 2019February 21, 20190

Vukovi are back with a brand new track. 'C.L.A.U.D.I.A was released on Monday and they will head out on tour in May.

Interview – Sea Girls – ‘Open Up Your Head’ Out Now and Tour starting this month

Interviews

by Craig - February 18, 2019February 18, 20190

Sea Girls released a brand new single 'Open Up Your Head' last week and will set off on a UK Tour this month. We caught up with the band to chat about this and the plans for the summer and beyond. A&A - Hello Sea Girls, Tell us about yourselves Sea Girls

Track Of The Week – Honeyblood – The Third Degree

Track Of The Week

by Craig - February 12, 20190

This week's A&A Track Of The Week is ' The Third Degree' the new single from Honeyblood. Stina Tweedale who is now the sole member of Honeyblood has released a new single 'The Third Degree' which is taken from forthcoming 3rd album 'In Plain Sight' (Out 24 May). Stina said “This album felt