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No shite intro this week.  Instead, let's get straight into the first track from Dolfinz.  It's a free taster from Song, by Toad's recent split 12" with PAWS, Sex Hands and Waiters.  You can read more about it over here, and get your hands on it here.

   Kitsch Craft (Radge Version) by Dolfinz (courtesy of Song, by Toad)

 
What was that about guitar music being dead?!   If that's not enough, the wonderful Mr. Toad is also gearing up for the release on Meursault's third album Something For The Weakened.  First up though, is the 7" release of lead single Flittin' which can be bought here.  Probably their finest moment to date I hope you'll agree... until you hear the album that is.

   Flittin' by Meursault (courtesy of Song, by Toad)

The album will follow on the 16^th of July but you can pre-order it from Song, by Toad Records on CD or vinyl, or you can treat yourself to a limited edition boxset if you're feeling flash.  Right, that's enough music of an amphibious nature.  Here's a track from the brilliant Saint Max's EP.

   Die Annie Die by Saint Max (courtesy of Braw Power)

An EP which is frighteningly good!  Next up, here's something new from Kill The Waves that went up on SoundCloud a week or so ago.  They'll be releasing new single Oak Tree in July via Glasgow's Strange Fish Records.  Here's the B-side Friend.  I love this track!  Can't wait for the album!

   Friend (new single B-side) by Kill The Waves (courtesy of Strange Fish Records)

Call me lazy, but I think we'll just have 5 tracks this week.   What better way to round things up than with this beauty from Rachel Sermanni, someone I don't feature half as much as I should around here.   Her Black Currents EP (available here) is one of the must-buys of the year, and according to the email I got yesterday, her album Under Mountains, will be with us in October.   Enjoy!

   Breathe Easy by Rachel Sermanni

Upcoming Meursault Gigs

Spotted this online courtesy of the good folk over at Song, By Toad and thought I'd share it. If it tickles your fancy then Meursault are playing a few gigs in Scotland over the next few days, starting with tomorrow's hometown gig in Edinburgh. The 13th Note one is tempting....

7 Nov - The Bowery's 1st Birthday Party, Edinburgh
9 Nov - The Tunnels, Aberdeen
10 Nov - 13th Note, Glasgow
29 Nov - Stereo, Glasgow

J is for .....Jesus H. Foxx!

I can't get enough of Jesus H. Foxx at the moment and can only echo what others have said...

"Jesus H. Foxx probably get laid all the time.... an undeniably good band" - The Skinny

If you have a spare fiver, hop on over to Song, by Toad and treat yourself to their great Matter EP! They've also just announced they'll be supporting We Were Promised Jetpacks at King Tuts on 29th November as part of Homecoming Live! Oh and follow their blog too!

mp3: Jesus H. Foxx - I'm Half The Man You Were

...Meursault!

Recently a copy of Meursault's debut album "Pissing On Bonfires/Kissing With Tongues" found its way into my CD player and its stayed there ever since. Described by The Mill as a "low-fi Arcade Fire", this exciting band from Edinburgh combine folk and electronic influences to create something utterly and uniquely compelling. The album, available from Song, By Toad captures this sound but anyone with half a taste in music should see them live! For a taster, check out Song, By Toad for a free sample from the album and The Mill for free tickets to Thursday's Cabaret Voltaire gig!