The Pictish Trail has got a brand new video, for the song 'Long In The Tooth'. Jump in the back of his pick-up truck, hold on tight, and take in the stunning sights of his home on the isle of Eigg.
Read moreRandolph's Leap Can't Dance
The latest release in our PostMap audio postcard series is 'I Can't Dance To This Music Anymore', the irrepressibly catchy new single from Randolph's Leap, taken from their debut album Clumsy Knot.
Read moreeagleowl vs. woodpigeon - breaking the silence
Behold! It's the return of eagleowl! We've given their debut album this silent year a fresh lick o' woodstain, and the band are currently out on tour with their ol' pal Woodpigeon, promoting a new, secret EP. Here's Bart from the band,with more info ...
Read moreSummer Tuff Lovin'
Tuff Love have been writing and recording new material - and even found time to make a wee summer video. Here's Suse from the band with more info, plus listings for all upcoming live shows ...
Read morePictish Trail's Secret Soundz Vol. 1 & 2 - OUT NOW!
Photo by Ben Cormack
This week marks the release of The Pictish Trail's Secret Soundz Vol. 1 & 2 as a double-album via Moshi Moshi Records (on limited-edition 12" gatefold vinyl, gatefold CD and digitally) ...
Read moreKid Canaveral bring the 'Skeletons' oot the closet ...
Kid Canaveral are longlisted for the 2013 Scottish Album of the Year Award, for their second full-length set Now That You Are A Dancer. Oooh ya dancer! The 72-hour popular voting window is currently open - in which time members of the public can help pick one artist from the longlist of 20 to progress to the shortlist of 10. The voting window is open until midnight on Wed, May 28. That's tonight! GET VOTING!
Read moreTuff Love do the FLAMINGO!
Tuff Love's debut, Junk EP, is officially released on 5th May 2014 ... and we've got another track from it for you to hear. Enjoy 'Flamingo'! It’s a heart-racing 2minutes and 20 seconds of pop perfection, the kind of tune that makes you scrunch your eyes and beam a smile like you're facing the sun.
The band are in session with Vic Galloway on BBC Radio Scotland tonight (Monday April 28th), and then on tour throughout the whole of May. Click READ MORE for all the details!
Read moreOUT NOW! Clumsy Knot by Randolph's Leap
Following a most-triumphant launch show on Saturday night at Glasgow's Kinning Park Complex (see Matthew McAndrew's excellent photo gallery for Line of Best Fit), Randolph's Leap's "witty" (The Quietus), "gorgeous" (The List), "beauty" (The Skinny) of a new album Clumsy Knot - album of the week in yesterday's Scotland on Sunday - is released today. If you're yet to treat your ears to a listen, stop what you're doing right now and head over to Folk Radio UK, where it's streaming exclusively for a limited time only.
Read moreTuff Love's 'Sweet Discontent' out NOW!
Our latest signings, Tuff Love, have just released their debut single, the süper-addictive grungey pop perfection of 'Sweet Discontent'. On Friday, with the assistance of the most excellent Fake DIY, Tuff Love previewed their video for the song - which you can see, above. Have a clicky, and share with yer pals.
Read moreFools, rush in! It's the new Randolph's Leap vid!
Randolph's Leap's debut album "proper" Clumsy Knot (★★★★ - THE LIST) and attendant launch show at Kinning Park Complex, Glasgow (with support from Sweet Baboo and Rachael Dadd), are a comin' - on Saturday, April 5 to be specific. In advance of this shindig your heroes and mine in shufflin' folkie-pop present the ingenious and funny video for 'Foolishness of Youth', directed by the very talented Ben Cowie and Alan Cameron at Wake Up Advice. Click on the pic above to watch it :)
Read morePICTISH TRAIL RETURNS! AND HOWLIN’ FLING LINE-UP!
The Pictish Trail is back, with some news on a rebooted version of Secret Soundz, and the line-up for our Howlin' Fling! event on Eigg this summer!
Read moreTuff Love - EP Launch Party, with Trash Kit + Josie Long (DJ) Pictish Trail (DJ)
Last month we introduced you to our latest signings, utterly loveable lo-fi guitar pop trio TUFF LOVE. Now we're excited to tell you all about the release of their debut, Junk EP - which is being officially released on May 5th on delicious 10" white vinyl. We're celebrating the release of the Junk EP with a late-night launch party at The Old Hairdressers inGlasgow on FRIDAY MAY 2ND 2014.
Read moreBy The Light O' The Leap!
Gadzooks! Sweet Baboo and Rachael Dadd join Randolph's Leap for their album launch spectacular on Saturday April 5th, at Kinning Park in Glasgow.
Randolph's Leap will be celebrating the release of their latest LP, Clumsy Knot, with a Lost Map show at Kinning Park Complex in Glasgow on Saturday April 5th. Not only will ticket-holding patrons witness the musical finesse of Adam Ross and his seven co-horts, they will also be treated to performances from two very special guests: Sweet Baboo and Rachael Dadd!
Read moreIntroducing … Tuff Love
Please scream an ear-piercing “hiyaaa!" at Julie, Suse and Michael - for they are TUFF LOVE, the latest addition to the Lost Map roster, and they welcome such exuberant noise.
Tuff Love are the sound of pure summer; dazzling, sun-streaked guitar pop, with soft, slow burning melodies, and big smiling harmonies. We'll be releasing their fantastic Junk EP debut later in the Spring. In the meantime, you can hear an exclusive track from the EP - ‘Poncho’ ...
Read moreRandolph's Leap: New album, Clumsy Knot, coming soon!
April 7, 2014, will mark the arrival of CLUMSY KNOT - the long-gestating, thoroughly invigorating, well-worth-the-wait(ing) full-length "debut proper" from RANDOLPH'S LEAP. Lost Map are going to celebrate this occasion in suitably rambunctious style with an album launch show at Kinning Park Complex, Glasgow on Sat, Apr 5. Randolph's Leap will be performing LIVE, with some special support. Consider yourself invited.
Read moreKID CANAVERAL ♥ YOU!
Suitably rested over the festive season, Lost Map are back with a bang in 2014, and smitten to announce Kid Canaveral's Lumber* Party. Taking place at Stereo, Glasgow on February 14 - yes, as the loved-up/lonely among you (delete as appropriate) have no doubt noted, that's Valentine's Day - this special combined gig and clubnight will promote the release on neon pink heart-shaped 7" vinyl of the single 'Who Would Want To Be Loved?' from the Canaverals' über-fantastich second album Now That You Are A Dancer.
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Lost Map's Howlin' Fling
Lost Map would like to invite you, and people of your acquaintance, to a special lost weekend of music, fun and adventure on the Hebridean isle of Eigg. Prepare yourself for three days of the best sounds from Scotland and beyond, surrounded by the country’s most wondrous sights - brought to you by the organisers of Home Game and Away Game, and made possible with support from Homecoming Scotland 2014.
Read moreMeet the F A M I L Y : Monoganon's new album out now
Lost Map Records are proud to announce the release of our first album of new material - F A M I L Y by Monoganon (LAT 00°1 28’10.2013”).
Read moreMonoganon's F A M I L Y Gathering
Lost Map Records are awfy proud of their offspring, Monoganon - and want you to join them in the christening of their new album, F A M I L Y. The album is the first official new release on the label - LAT 00°1 - and is out on October 28th. On Saturday November 9th, we're going to be having a party up at the CCA in Glasgow, to commemorate it's release. Oohyabeautae.
The Pictish Trail - October 2013 Tour
I’m off on tour again, y’see - at the beginning of next month, spreading the good word LOST MAP to all and sundry. It’s a full band tour, and i’m bringing along my pals from Eigg - Ben & Joe from the Massacre Cave, and Brendawwwg. In the photo, above, you can see them fighting over who gets to share a bunk with me. Awww, you guys...
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