WAYPOINTS #236
18/12/25
"I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THE SEASONS"
FEATURING: PICTISH TRAIL, SEAMUS FOGARTY, ACOLYTE, MONOGANON, ISHAAQ AARKISTRA, SIMON LE BON + MORE
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OOZE DA MAN: PICTISH TRAIL'S LATEST SLIMY SENSATION + NEW TOUR DATES FOR 2026
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+ FULL-BAND TOUR ANNOUNCED,
SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN ⬇ FOR FULL LIST OF DATES
Yet more songs in the key of slime come oozing our way care of Johnny "Pictish Trail" Lynch, in the form of the hoooowwwwwlin' good 'Werewolf Ending'. A hypnotic meditation on culminations and transformations, streaming now, taken from Pictish's forthcoming "I can't believe it's not been released yet!" (except it basically has been released) new album Life Slime. Which you can unofficially officially purchase right now (for shipping b4 Xmas if you're quick) directly from us, in fan first / tour exclusive pre-release Primordial Blue-In-Pink Goo Edition format.
“A song about the moment you recognise that something in your life is shifting permanently – that strange mix of dread and clarity when an ending starts to take shape," says Johnny of ‘Werewolf Ending’, which moves from whispered acoustics and vocoder-soft vocals towards a swelling, cinematic finale.
It's a song that makes us think about some of our many favourite celebrity wolves from throughout the ages, from Teen Wolf [1985] to hairy-pitted fake-angry spandex pugilist "Wolf" out of Gladiators (nineties version). Also the wolf Simon Le Bon got so hungry like in that discomfortingly horny Duran Duran song from 1982, and cult nineteen-eighties Saturday afternoon helicopter-based American action military drama TV series Airwolf [1984-86], plus ofc various big, bad wolves of classic fairtytale fame (misc). Do you have a favourite celebrity wolf? Let us know at Instagram @ Facebook dot com.
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SEAMUS FOGARTY MISSES FERRY; ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM SHIPS + NEW UK TOUR DATES
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HE IS SAAAAAILING, HE IS SAIIILING, HOME AGAIN, 'CROSS THE SEA. Not the words of octogenarian rock horndog Rod "The Mod" Stewart, but a note about our very own Seamus Fogarty, as he prepares to release his spectacular, nautically titled brand new fourth album Ships. Which, for the avoidance of doubt, does not contain any Rod Stewart covers. Although Seamus did once write a song about the actor Jimmy Stewart. But we digress.
More about Ships, which you can pre-order right now on super limited-edition flirtatious "Sunset Pink" vinyl and/or traditional compact disc (CD), ahead of when it, ahem, ships, on release date. Which is to say: March 6, 2026. Seamus’s first new collection of music since 2023’s Hee Haw EP (featuring the Cillian Murphy acclaimed single ‘They Recognised Him’), Ships is his most expansive and uplifting collection of music to date. Channelling everything from Tortoise to early 90s hip hop, it’s packed with poignant and funny slice-of-life vignettes touching on love, loss, DIY coffins, cans on trains with strangers and so much more.
The list of esteemed collaborators on the record includes string-arranger and multi-instrumentalist Emma Smith (Pulp, Beth Gibbons), drummers Chris Vatalaro (Anohni, Radiohead) and Aram Zarikian (Grasscut), horns player Joe Auckland (Madness, Oasis) and producers/engineers Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins) and Mike Lindsay (Tunng, Lump). Seamus will support the record with among other things some touring in March, of both the UK (beans) and then subsequently Denmark (bacon), with more live dates for 2026 TBA. Scroll all the way down ⬇ for the full list as it currently stands 🚢 |
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THE DECEMBER LOST MAP PODCAST
1) It's the final episode of the year and Johnny + Laura are going out with a bang (not like that).
2) Feat. tour goss, Xmas chat'n'cheer, Tennents lager.
3) Music from Pictish Trail, Monganon, Acolyte,
Hairband + more
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PRE-ORDER ISHAAQ AARKISTRA'S DEBUT LP ARIKOMBAN SPACE
1) Lost Map's first album release of 2026 will be the psychedlic sound of Swedish jazz meets Indian raga.
2) Eco-friendly biovinyl in hand-made sleeves limited to just 50 copies so pre-order now.
3) Debut live dates TBA soon.
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DECEMBER POSTMAP CLUB
FEAT. ACOLYTE + MONOGANON
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An exquisitely symmetrical combo of Lost Map's first and latest artists grace the last PostMap Club subscription service bundle for 2025.
Led by award-winning poet, artist, music-maker, storyteller and spoken-word performer Iona Lee, Edinburgh-based ensemble Acolyte were hailed by The Guardian last week for their "eerie, earthy psychedelia". Their new tune 'Warm Days in December' was described as "drowsy, drunken synthesiser with a baile funk-inspired groove built from hand drumming and trumpeting bass... (Iona) Lee’s macabre lyrics about climate collapse cut through the heat". If you like the sound of that, then sign up for the PM Club quick because it's included in our December dispatch together with a driving, beat-forward remix by fellow Edinburgh electronic artist Ravelston. Together with their Lost Map debut single ‘The Dark Blue’, the song will feature on Acolyte’s forthcoming debut EP, due for release in early 2026 (TBA).
Allllll the way back in the mists of time (October 28, 2013 to be completely specific), Monoganon's album F A M I L Y became the first ever record to be released on the fledgling Lost Map. A lot of years, a lot of music, and a lot of Rustlers "Mighty Spicy Double Decker" microwavable cheese burgers*™ later, and Lost Map ❤️s Monoganon still. Especially when he (John, is his name), randomly sends us disarmingly lovely longform wonders like his latest track 'Listening'. A tender, looped-piano meditation, inspired by the birth of John's daughter, it keeps time to the gentle thump of her sampled ultrasound heartbeat ❤️. We're not crying, you're crying. Okay tbf we are actually crying but only because our Rustlers was extra spicy.
Also included in December's PostMap Club:
Pictish Trail – 'Another Way' / 'Werewolf Ending' (b/w exclusive remixes)
Two key moments from Life Slime, with a remix by experimental electro-boffin samwooddoowmas, and a heavenly ambient piece by Glasgow’s Amulet.
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A round-up of the three PostMap Club membership tiers and their respective prices and benefits is as follows below.
REGULAR BREW
£3 per month (digital only for new members as of December 2024)
- Music! 2-3 and sometimes more exclusive PostMap Club releases each month, containing brand new music from singles and rarities to whole EPs, live sessions and more.
- Monthly newsletter! Containing hot goss / farmyard sh*te.
- Discounts! On other Lost Map releases, merchandise, gigs.
- Access to our Portal! Containing live video sessions + mixes.
- Feelgood glow! Help support an independent record label.
GOLD BLEND
£5 + postage, per month
- All of the above except with physical postcards and printed newsletter delivered direct to your door. Plus an annual member's badge!
- New exclusive CD compilation every January, featuring some of our favourite tracks from the previous year, including PostMap Club exclusives. This CD won’t be available for sale elsewhere!
CLUB BISCUIT
£10 + postage, per month
- Same as Gold Blend except with a bigger badge.
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XMAS CHEERS FROM YER OLD PALS LOST MAP! 🎅
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A big THANKS to everyone who made it along to our final event of 2025, Lost Map's (mini) Xmas Humbug in Leith on Saturday night. It was a pure cracker, with sets from Callum Easter, Seamus Fogarty, GULP and Both Hands plus a banging marathon DJ sesh from Free Love, culminating in a life-affirming slice of delicious Cher. We can't wait to do it all with you all again next year. Including you, Cher.
We've had a fine and productive old time this year with albums by all from Painting and Curtis Miles to Seamus Fogarty, Fell, Faith Eliott, Firestations and Dominie Hooper. Plus PostMap Club releases and gigs galore and loads of other assorted small things far too numerous to mention. We would not be able to do any of the above, nor indeed anything at all, perhaps other than lie about in our Rustlers-stained festive boxers watching The Airwolf Collection on Blu-ray™, were it not for the loyal support of everyone who buys our records, subscribes to the PostMap Club, comes to our shows and generally shows us love and cheer (and cold, hard cash). More of the same in 2026 please, we truly appreciate you all! On which note, a reminder that annual gift subscriptions are on sale now and make a fine present for a music-curious loved one or indeed a music-hating mortal enemy. We don't judge.
We'll be back in 2026 with new music by Ishaaq Aarkistra, Pictish Trail, Seamus Fogarty, Acolyte, Isa Gordon, Manuela, Sulka, Both Hands, Blind Yeo plus much more. Watch this space face.
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THE LOST MAP GIGS'N'TOURS MEGAMIX
ACOLYTE LIVE:
Tue, Jan 27 @ La Violette Società, LIVERPOOL
ALABASTER DEPLUME LIVE:
Wed, Jan 28 @ Les Trinitaires, METZ, FR
Thu, Jan 29 @ Le 106, ROUEN, FR
Fri, Jan 30 @ Pannonica, NANTES, FR
Sat, Jan 31 @ MJC Brequigny, RENNES, FR
Sun, Feb 1 @ Le Vauban, BREST, FR
Wed, Feb 18 @ Bee-Flat, BERN, CH
Thu, Feb 19 @ Moods, ZURICH, CH
DOMINIE HOOPER LIVE:
Wed, Jan 21 @ Rough Trade, BRISTOL
Fri, Jan 23 @ Where Else?, MARGATE
Sat, Jan 24 @ Petworth Sessions, PETWORTH
Wed, Jan 28 @ New Adelphi Club, HULL
Thu, Jan 29 @ Rough Trade, LIVERPOOL
Fri, Jan 30 @ More Music, MORECAMBE
Sat, Jan 31 @ Glad Cafe, GLASGOW
Sun, Feb 1 @ Home Bar, EDINBURGH
Wed, Feb 4 @ Gullivers, MANCHESTER
Sat, Feb 7 @ Cwrw, CARMARTHEN
FAITH ELIOTT LIVE:
Sat, Dec 20 @ Fuzz Bat All Dayer, Leith Depot, EDINBURGH
Wed, Feb 25 @ Tollbooth, STIRLING
Thu, Feb 26 @ Montrose Playhouse, MONTROSE (w/ Salt House)
Sun, Apr 26 @ The Grayston Unity, HALIFAX
PAINTING LIVE:
Tue, Mar 10 @ Schokoladen, BERLIN, DE
PICTISH TRAIL LIVE:
Sat, Jan 17 @ Celtic Connections, St Luke’s, GLASGOW*
Thu, April 23 @ The Tolbooth, STIRLING*
Fri, April 24 @ Harbour Arts Centre, IRVINE*
Sat, April 25 @ The Tunnels, ABERDEEN*
Sun, April 26 @ The Cluny, NEWCASTLE*
Mon, April 27 @ The Attic, LEEDS*
Tue, April 28 @ La Belle Angele, EDINBURGH*
Fri, May 1 @ The Pink Room / Yes, MANCHESTER*
Sat, May 2 @ The John Peel Centre, STOWMARKET*
Sun, May 3 @ Billy Bootleggers, NOTTINGHAM*
Mon, May 4 @ The Prince Albert, STROUD*
Tue, May 5 @ Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate*
Wed, May 6 @ The Boileroom, GUILDFORD*
Thu, May 7 @ The Barrel House, TOTNES*
Fri, May 8 @ Alphabet, BRIGHTON*
Sun, May 10 @ The Lexington, LONDON*
* = full-band show
SEAMUS FOGARTY LIVE:
Tue, Mar 10 @ Hyde Park Book Club, LEEDS
Wed, Mar 11 @ The Glad Café, GLASGOW
Thu, Mar 12 @ The Yard, MANCHESTER
Fri, Mar 13 @ Moth Club, LONDON
Sun, Mar 15 @ The Exchange, BRISTOL
Tue, Mar 17 @ Toldkammeret, HELSINGØR, DK
Wed, Mar 18 @ Kulturøen, MIDDELFART, DK
Fri, Mar 20 @ Mærskhuset, SDR. BORK, DK
Fri, Mar 27 @ Maskinhallen, FREDERIKSHAVN, DK
Sat, Mar 28 @ Huset, KØBENHAVN, DK
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*Burger served "Falkirk-style" (no bun)
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