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Fair Mothers: I’ve enjoyed hearing it screeching quietly out the radio
Of all the formative experiences Stonehaven-based musician Fair Mothers, AKA Kevin Allan, had while growing up, reading The Stranger stands out. “It was Camus that did for me,” he says. “After I finished that book and experiencing insomnia and hallucinations, I reached this total clarity where I knew that I was a separate entity from my body and this immediately blew quite a few fuses in me. I disappeared…and when I came back I knew that everything was connected, was really one thing, but at the same time was nothing and didn’t really exist separate from me. I didn’t know how this could be, or what I was, and above all, how could a boy from Fife possibly have this Zen experience?” With a new single and album out, Kevin spoke with The Fountain about the music in more detail.
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Bee Bee Sea: Journalists love it, fans love it, friends love it and even our mothers love it
Italian garage-psych trio Bee Bee Sea have returned with new track Daily Jobs. The single is taken from their upcoming new album Day Ripper, released on 9th October on Wild Honey Records. The band spoke with The Fountain about the new track and their hopes with the new album.
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Erotic Secrets of Pompeii: We believe it’s the best song we’ve released to date
Apocalyptic art-punks Erotic Secrets of Pompeii, have just released their latest single, They Wouldn’t Let me Write My Book, a loud shapeshifting journey through noise, via Deaf Endling Records. The Fountain caught up with the Bristol band’s singer, and self-titled Svengali-figure, Thomas Hawtin to discuss this exciting new release.
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Deer Leader: The Four Deuces is the name of fictional bar in a Tennessee Williams play
Deer Leader is the moniker set up by Stuart McQuarrie, Ross Prentice and Robin Pringle, and currently releasing through Last Night From Glasgow. Having reworked their sound over the last few years with the help of revered producer Andy Miller, the boys have moved away from purely instrumental, strengthening their lyrics. They have just dropped new track Four Deuces, which they spoke with The Fountain about, as well as their plans for 2020.
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Paul Dickson: I plan to get the physical CD out soon
Scottish guitarist, singer and songwriter Paul Dickson presents his heartfelt debut album, Belle, named after his wife Tracy and recorded for his daughter Daisy. The twelve tracks of original self-penned material showcase Paul’s flowing finger-style guitar playing alongside contemporary lyrics reflecting on his life in a new town in the west of Scotland. Paul spoke with The Fountain about the album as well his plans for the remainder of the year.
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Steve Dawson: I had no idea that it would resonate so well with what’s going on in the world
Steve Dawson has recently released new album, Last Flight Out, which is a culmination of songs that have been written over the last few years. It comes as a surprise to him that the album resonates with people more due to the pandemic. Steve spoke with The Fountain about the record and his hopes for the rest of 2020.
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Kleur & Keary: Our plan after this EP is the same as ever
Glasgow’s own Kleur teams up with local lad Keary for the most recent release on Jackie Knows Karate Records. For You sees the two producers combine their unique sound to bring a dark minimal feel to the label. They spoke with The Fountain about the record and their German techno influences.
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Jane Blanchard: It’s 1995, sitting in your bedroom, playing over your last diary entry
Gerry Loves Records has released the Still, Again EP by Jane Blanchard, which is available digitally and on limited edition 12” vinyl.They originally intended to release this a little earlier this year with launch shows at Flourish Festival in New Brunswick and the mighty Leith Depot in Edinburgh…..obviously that was not meant to be. With this in mind, Jane spoke with The Fountain about the new EP and her desire to be on a stage gigging.
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Andrew Cushin: It’s a song I’ve had since I was 15 and no matter what the reaction it will always be a special song to me
Twenty-year-old newcomer Andrew Cushin is quickly building a reputation in an old school, word-of-mouth style. A strong following in his hometown of Newcastle saw him sell out The Cluny before officially releasing any music, while his debut single ‘It’s Gonna Get Better’ introduced his talents to a wider audience. He has just recently released new track, Waiting for the Rain, which he spoke with The Fountain about.
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Busty & The Bass: we were lucky that our incredible producer Neal Pogue has worked with Macy Gray before
On June 24th Canadian collective Busty and the Bass dropped Out of Love, their new single featuring the legendary Macy Gray. The single also comes with an accompanying electronic remix from British DJ/producer, Harrison. The band spoke with The Fountain about the new track and their plans for an album release.
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Waiting for Smith: She wanted to use Long Life as an educational tool in her class
Waiting For Smith has just released new track and video, Long Life, a track that narrates the comforting message that everything is going to be ok. Waiting For Smith has garnered extensive radio play from the likes of Huw Stephens on Radio 1, Dermot O’Leary and Jo Whiley on Radio 2, Tom Robinson on 6 Music and Maz Tappuni on Radio X. We thought it was high time we had a chat with the singer Harry Lloyd, discussing the single in more detail.
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Suave Martyrs: Haha well the theme of Straight A’s is fairly obvious to see
Straight A’s is a prelude to the three singles for Suave Martyrs that are coming out later this year. Musically the song takes from UK Hip Hop and Dub as well as indie and funk, with bands such as Mouse Outfit, Fat Freddys Drop, Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Streets being referenced. Manchester’s Suave Martyrs spoke with The Fountain about the track in more detail.
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