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Gaënö'Elemantra's Only MomentaryElemantra was formed by first cousins Justin Woodmancy (lead singer, guitar) and Nick Beiling (bass), both Wolf Clan, Seneca Nation, Ohi:yo’ (Allegany) Territory. It’s an incredible honor to feature a band from my home town, especially as we’ve forged our respective paths on a similar trajectory and timeline. Their new album, Only Momentary is the first released on the Admirable Traits Records label and its the last (for the time being anyway) to feature Nick’s bass chops. This week Justin joins me to reflect on their origins, and what makes Only Momentary a truly special release...2022-11-0757 min
abadgeoffriendshipTryptamines - A Landslilde O Tiny RobotsExperimental Scottish band Tryptamines are preparing to release their anticipated concept album, The Way Which Can Be Named Is Not The Nameless Way, due for release on April 20th 2017 via FitLike Records.
Tryptamines are aiming to build upon their recent success having been voted Best Eclectic EP at the 2016 Independent Music Awards, judged by the likes of Tom Waits, Slayer and Suzanne Vega. It comes as no surprise that some of the world’s most respected musicians voted for the band considering their expansive approach to songwriting, arrangement and recording which has a grandeur more associated with classical music. On Th...2017-04-2007 min
abadgeoffriendshipULTRAS - You've A Foul Mouth John Barleycorn'You've A Foul Mouth John Barleycorn is the official single by Glasgow's ULTRAS, taken from their self-titled debut album. The record is due for release on 28th April 2017 via Hello Thor Records and Instinctive Racoon.
'You’ve A Foul Mouth John Barleycorn' is a track produced by Miaoux Miaoux’s Julian Corrie and hypnotises you with layers of analogue synths and beats that envelope you.
With influences ranging from elements of hip-hop and electronica to rock, pop and traditional Scottish folk music, ULTRAS is the brain child of multi-instrumentalist Gav Prentice. ULTRAS’ eclectic take on modern pop music is as challe...2017-04-0705 min
abadgeoffriendshipTryptamines - This Is My FeelingsExperimental Scottish band Tryptamines are preparing to release their anticipated concept album, The Way Which Can Be Named Is Not The Nameless Way, due for release on April 20th 2017 via FitLike Records.
Tryptamines are aiming to build upon their recent success having been voted Best Eclectic EP at the 2016 Independent Music Awards, judged by the likes of Tom Waits, Slayer and Suzanne Vega. It comes as no surprise that some of the world’s most respected musicians voted for the band considering their expansive approach to songwriting, arrangement and recording which has a grandeur more associated with classical music. On Th...2017-03-3104 min
abadgeoffriendshipPronto Mama - Double - Speak'Double-Speak' is the brand new single from Pronto Mama. The Glaswegian six-piece are gearing up for the release of their hugely anticipated debut album Any Joy, due for release on 5th May 2017 via Electric Honey.
Taking inspiration from their cultural surroundings, the band have created a collection of songs about hope and hopelessness, vice and virtue and how love and friendship go hand in hand with hate and jealously. Any Joy bucks the trend of countless generic indie bands recreating the same, tired old sound, instead Pronto Mama challenge the listener to think for themselves, a process that will unearth...2017-03-2004 min
abadgeoffriendshipTeam Handed'Team Handed' is the official single release by Scotland's ULTRAS. The track is taken from the self-titled debut album, due for release on 28th April 2017 via Hello Thor Records and Instinctive Racoon.
With influences ranging from elements of hip-hop and electronica to rock, pop and traditional Scottish folk music, ULTRAS is the brain child of multi-instrumentalist Gav Prentice.
ULTRAS’ eclectic take on modern pop music is as challenging as it is rewarding; a twelve track record that confronts the listener sonically and lyrically, resulting in the creation of a sound that has the ability to reach euphoric highs as well as...2017-03-1003 min
abadgeoffriendshipPath to Getting Paid (live)'Team Handed' is the official single release by Scotland's ULTRAS. The track is taken from the self-titled debut album, due for release on 28th April 2017 via Hello Thor Records and Instinctive Racoon.
With influences ranging from elements of hip-hop and electronica to rock, pop and traditional Scottish folk music, ULTRAS is the brain child of multi-instrumentalist Gav Prentice.
ULTRAS’ eclectic take on modern pop music is as challenging as it is rewarding; a twelve track record that confronts the listener sonically and lyrically, resulting in the creation of a sound that has the ability to reach euphoric highs as well as...2017-03-1004 min
abadgeoffriendshipTrustHaving beguiled us on their sprawling 2015 EP Gallows Humour, Rootwork make a welcome return with the release of EP Some Of Us May Never Bloom, out on 18th November 2016 via Ubiquity Project Records.
Creating a sound that is as brutal as it is harmonic, Rootwork have embraced many of the elements of modern metal music perfectly taking the listener on a journey through metal, stoner rock, prog, post-hardcore and doom-pop over five faultlessly comprised songs. Rootwork immediately set their stall out on opening track ‘Trust’; hefty guitar riffs are intensified by pointed vocals, flawless harmonies and a booming, incessant drum beat...2016-09-2705 min
abadgeoffriendshipyllwshrk - Northern SoulAfter appearing as a violist on a number of tracks on Radiohead’s new album A Moon Shaped Pool, classically trained composer Ian Anderson, along with bassist Dave Brown (who performed double bass on A Moon Shaped Pool), have released their debut EP under the name yllwshrk (Yellow Shark) due for release August 5th 2016 via Oramic Records.
Anderson (rhythm guitar) wanted to tap into his impressive musical knowledge by utilising complex ideas taken from classical compositions, relating to form and harmony, with the aim of implementing them within the context of an alt-rock song structure. Reaching out to Brown, whom he...2016-07-1105 min