We have tickets for Rob St John, Kid Canaveral, Meursault, Stanley Odd and Haddow Fest. More details to follow as soon as I get a minute. The plan is to feature all the gigs we have tickets for in the coffee shop where you will also be able to buy the tickets. We also have […]
2011
Come On Gang and Conquering Animal Sound albums + Broken Records are the new Fratellis !
In the rush to buy this week’s new releases don’t forget the Come On Gang album which only went out on Saturday to coincide with the launch and the Conquering Animal Sound album out last week. A customer came up to the counter wanting something Scottish ” a bit like the Fratellis”. I thought I’d […]
Bright Eyes, PJ Harvey, Mogwai, Zoey Van Goey, Gruff Rhys, Twilight Singers + Sunday Opening
To mark the fact that there is actually a decent bunch of new releases this Monday we will be opening early at 9.30am ie the same time as we always used to. We will also be opening on Sundays from this week thanks to the multi talented Catriona who can not only serve coffee but also answer […]
THE SPACE BETWEEN Wednesday March 16th
Tim Barrow’s new film ” The Space Between” is now confirmed for Wednesday March 16th. It will be shown in the shop as part of its launch that week and there will also be a Q+ A as well as performances from some of the musicians involved in the film. The film is written and […]
Local bands' albums on vinyl
With several local bands hoping to have their albums out on vinyl in the coming months I’m interested to hear what albums customers would like to see. Email your suggestions to [email protected]. I’ll publish a list if I get enough replies.
Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx album
Seemingly I have to do nothing about this which is lucky as I would not have a clue what was involved ! Dear Esteemed Retailer, To celebrate the release of ‘We’re New Here’ by Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx, we have set up a number of virtual transmitters at different locations around the world. Fans […]
Kammerspiel
Conquering Animal Sound album back in stock today ready for Saturday’s in-store.
Twitter – It had to be done I suppose – don't expect anything too exciting
2 hours ago: Conquering Animal Sound @ Avalanche in the Grassmarket this Saturday 12th @ 3pm to promote their album
Conquering Animal Sound album and in-store this Saturday
All being well the Conquering Animal Sound album will arrive tomorrow but also Conquering Animal Sound themselves will be arriving in the shop on Saturday 12th for an in-store at 3pm before they head off to Sneaky Pete’s for their gig. The songs I’ve heard so far sound very good indeed and there has been […]
Advice to bands re CDs, vinyl, gigs, publicity, merchandise and distribution
Barely a day goes by I’m not asked for advice by bands/artists about getting gigs, manufacturing product, producing merchandise and getting their wares into shops. I often have essentially the same conversation several times a day (the record I think is seven). Artists may get some funding to help make a CD for instance but […]