Kowalskiy Singles Club #14

It's been just over a month since I last played matchmaker to some of Scotland's most eligible singles.  So, it's about time we heard from some more!  Have a read of what they all have to say for themselves, click the artwork and let them whisper sweet nothings into your ear, and if you're smitten... make your move!  Don't leave them sitting on the cybershelves for too long!  Take it away singletons...

Gone Fission by Fatherson

"Three boys seek confirmation of the existence of fairytales. Having spent many years in each others company they are looking for someone with good sense of humour and an appetite for Scottish Indie Rock." - Marc Strain (Fatherson)

It's criminal that I'm only just featuring Killie's Fatherson.  Their brilliant, eponymous EP last year fell foul of another of my reviewing hiatuses, but was still up there with the years' best.  This FREE single, as well as appealing to the nuclear physics geek in me with it's title, is just amazing.  Which is probably why it's on BBC Introducing's playlist at the moment!

The Game by Kate and After

"After love, there is more love to come. So are you looking for a long term commitment with lots of passion and fun experiences. Make sure to wear your heart on your sleeve and give Kate & After a chance." - Micke Rydbeck (Kate and After)

"Fuck me!  They're not Scottish".   While that's outburst is very true, I absolutely love Sweden's Kate and After.  Ever since my K&A with K&A I've been itching for some new material, and with The Game (out on May 15th), they've pulled out all the stops.  Don't know what the Swedish for 'superb' is, but this would be it!

Armbands by M A D I S O N

"Four athletic, strong and muscular males are searching for a party of small and chubby women who can swim well. Must be willing to vogue dance on cue and be available for long, tearful and full hearted conversations whenever needed. Bingo wings are a bonus, willingness to play Nintendo games is an essential. Let us be your knights in shining armour.  (P.S. we are not athletic...)" - Russell Ferguson (M A D I S O N)

I R E A L L Y L I K E T H I S M O B!  I am reliably informed that this is "as honest as possible".  This is the debut single from the latest cracking band from... "What's It Called?".... Cumbernauld!   So, regardless if you're a larger lady or not, keep your eyes and ears on them.  It's quality!

The Fear Of Love by Collar Up

"A bunch of excitable egomaniacs seek a bunch of equally egotistical drama queens for short, beautiful, stormy, unfulfilling, damaging, and bad tempered good times." - Stephen McLaren (Collar Up)

The second outing for Collar Up who it seems are still very much on the shelf.  You should all be ashamed of yourselves!  This FREE track is again out courtesy of the brilliant Permwhale Recordings so get it snapped up.  After all, good times are good times no matter how unfulfilling and damaging they may turn out to be. 

Duck! by Kitty the Lion

"Pun-loving twitcher seeks companion to dip toes into the ocean of love, although may settle for pond of love. Webbed feet and feathered breast preferred, and wingspan does matter. Will provide one loaf of stale bread (mould scraped off)." - Anna Meldrum (Kitty the Lion)

Funny how things turn out.  Just this week I hear this glorious wee song from Kitty the Lion, not really knowing what this 'Duck, Duck, Duck, Goose' this was all about, and then in an unrelated conversation, the same childhood game crops up!  Must be a sign.  It's out on the 16th May for FREE.  That's a bargain to hear the dulcet, sugarsweet tones of Miss Meldrum.

My Tiny Robots by My Tiny Robots

"Mutinous font of ill-defined rage, seeks the ragged trousered philanthropy of a lupine beast. Must enjoy libraries, morris dancing and the cleansing waters of the fifth circle of hell. Oh! And maybe romance?" - Dylan Childs (My Tiny Robots)

The third in a trilogy is supposed to be the worst!  Tell that to My Tiny Robots.  After the joyous, indie-pop wonderment that was previous Singles Club ads Guild of Defiants and Zut Alors, they've saved the best 'til last with this self-titled belter. It's out on May 28th, so there's a wee while to wait.  But you can hear it, in all it's glory by clicking on the artwork opposite.

Coastal Skid Spy Wok v8.0

Time for me to share what's been floating my Cloud of Sound over the last week. For my 8^th notcast (just to recap, Kowalskiy doesn't do podcasts), I shan't be featuring a certain male-offspring(s)-named band for fear of this feature turning into a weekly forum revolving around how prolifically-amazing they are. Other than to say, they've done it again! We will start off, as always, with my Apology Of The Week.  Something I've been struggling with on the blog is, with my reviewing hiatus in full swing, how can I help plug releases if I've already interviewed the band?  It's something these notcasts were set up to help address if truth be told.  Rest assured, more new features are being developed as you read this.  Anyway, why's this relevant?  Well, Thula Borah fall into this category... and I've still not gotten back to them.  Sorry guys!  Their new release, Live Secretly, is out now as a name-your-price download here.   It's big on melody... in fact, it's big on everything.  Here goes...

   Skye Falling by Thula Borah

Get that price named!  Right, from a band on their second release, to one who, if their SoundCloud is anything to go by, have two tracks.  Both I'm told, are self-recorded demos.  Both, are brilliant.  Lost Ghosts could be one to keep an eye or two on.     

   Seven by Lost Ghosts

Next up, is Collar Up. I first had the pleasure of featuring this delightful Edinburgh bunch when they poured their lonely hearts out back in September.   They're back with their follow-up called The Fear Of Love.  I don't know about 'fear' really.  Curious maybe.  I mean, it can make one man weep, and another man sing.  I guess that's just the power of love though.  Here's their song.

   The Fear of Love by Collar Up

And that's out now for FREE courtesy of Permwhale Recordings by clicking the wee arrow to the right of the stream above.   WARNING!!  God-awful link coming!!  From one track out now to an album out next week... Two Wings.  Again, you may know them from their recent Singles Club ad for Eikon. 

   Love's Spring by Two Wings

You can get hold of the album over here as of tomorrow from Tin Angel Records.  Righty-oh, before we get to the final two tracks, as next week will be the tenth, we'll have our second guest notcast.  As I always say, if the notcast divides by five, we'll have a special guest in to ...[incoherent mumble]...ive.  You'll find out who that is next week.  Anyway, the penultimate track now from The Machine Room.  Seems like every week there's a new demo being uploaded.  So to celebrate their brilliant new video for their single-of-olde Camino de Soda (viewable here), here's the stream of their latest demo Feed Me To The Ocean.

   Feed Me To The Ocean by The  Machine Room

And to finish things off this week, we have a band I've been experiencing something of a obsessive renaissance with lately.  Sadly, they're no longer with us, but in albums Sleeping Spoons and one of my favourites of all time, ...Welcomes Careful Drivers (not forgetting all their other stuff!), Won Mississippi have left us quite a legacy!  So I'll leave you with a phenomenal track from their debut.  And on that note, I won't see you next week, but I know a lovely bunch of guys who will.  So long!

   Millstrand by Won Mississippi

Kowalskiy Singles Club #8

Boy, do I have a cracking bunch of 'singles' for you this time 'round!  If any of them sound your type, and you fancy finding out a wee bit more, then click on the artwork and get downloading.  Your new favourite track may be just a click away...

Your Control by Tanera Heights

"3 naive earthlings seek a hearty human open to wild flings which inevitably result in totalitarian regimes. Must be willing to share a dellusional world where greco-roman wrestling between Jaunty pirate shanties and outdated emotional electrical storms is a common afrodisiac." - Colin Tarbat (Tanera Heights)

And who wouldn't be willing to share that delusion??  First up this time 'round is a track from Strathpeffer's finest's second EP The Arrow's In Flight.  The EP is out now.  Just click the artwork opposite... or here for FREE.

Alligator by Miniature Dinosaurs

"It's not easy being green. Far from home, gorgeous Floridian seeks someone special to stop all this lying low and put some bite back into my life. Let's get together... and make it snappy." - Alban Dickson (Miniature Dinosaurs)

One of my favourite bands have come up trumps once again.  In fact, they're 'scaling' new heights with this track.  So, if you love puns (and who doesn't!) and cracking songs then you'll this!  Snap it up now.

Short Term Memories by Collar Up

"Self-proclaimed "Best Dancer in Edinburgh" seeks room full of urban loners for collective experience of ethereal happiness." - Stephen (Collar Up)

A great wee FREE track from Collar Up courtesy of Permwhale Records.  If you wanna share some... short term memories with them, then you can get a preview of the track by watching the video here!  I see very little evidence to back up this 'Best Dancer' label.  I'm dubious to say the least...

The Factory by Run Lucky Free

"“Poor little rich girl socialite seeking eccentric male with an eye for unconventional art. Must have a taste for toxic substances, exploitation, and a keen interest in cans of soup. A love of Velvet Underground, bananas and silver lined rooms is essential. Bob Dylan fans need not apply.”" - Rachael Cormack (Run Lucky Free)

Run Lucky Free's The Factory is out on the 3rd of October, the same day they kick off their Scottish tour up in Skye.  You can get all the details from here. Keep an eye on this lot!

City Is Exploding (We Were Promised Jetpacks Remix) by Zoey Van Goey

"So-called Indie-pop foursome, all demons in the sack, seek partner(s) age 18-100, height 40-400cm for fiery romance and possible law-breaking. Must be into BSG, ST:TNG, and SW:IV-VI (if you're I-III then don't bother replying). LOVE, ZVG" - Zoey Van Goey

More of a SG man myself.  Anyway, I mentioned their limited-edition remix EP last week, but here's an extra plea from ZVG for all you indie-pop-loving midgets and giants out there.

The Fight by This Silent Forest

"Very active 20 something(s) with multiple personality disorder. Seeks good listener(s), with open mind and a interests in beards, xbox, outdoor sports, quoting film lines and arguing about all things musical. Must be able to hold their own with witty banter and appreciate easily excitable personalities." - Graeme ' Squirrel' Macdonald (This Silent Forest)

Fresh from their 30 song, Song A Day Challenge, Squirrel and the rest of This Silent Forest have a new single out NOW!  Only those adept at bantering witterally need apply.  I'll rule myself out of that one shall I!?!

Chinese Burns by Laurence and the Slab Boys

"Tall-ish, leftist carnivore seeks likeminded person or persons for long drives, movies and possible self-flagellation. Must like dressing-up and be comfortable with others watching. Previous applicants need not apply. " - Larry Reid (Laurence and the Slab Boys)

Did you know:  'Wee Baz' from Miniature Dinosaurs was once the drummer in one of Larry Reid's bands??  Well now you do.  'Tis a small world!  Anyhoo, Larry has 'tidied' up Chinese Burns and made it available for free download.  That's just the kinda guy he is.  Find out more about him and his efforts to grow a beard over on his blog.

Fortune Teller Song by Franc Cinelli

"Happy go lucky fortune telling troubadour, seeks smart fun curvy female to dance on top of a moving train...promises harmonica's, booze, and Goodtimes!!" - Franc Cinelli

Goodtimes indeed if you know what I mean!  If not, then I mean that this is a free album teaser from The Artist Formerly Known As Goodtimes Goodtimes.  It's a great track, as I've said before, so go get!  He may also tell your fortune on twitter if you so desire...