On Friday October 31st, we'll all be getting ghoulish at the Lost Map Halloween Special, taking place at The Mash House in Edinburgh [TICKETS]. Our Bart, of eagleowl infamy, has done gone a putrid podcast mix to get you in the All Hallows Eve mood, titled Music to be Murdered by for our new CLUMPS section.
Read moreBehold! Insect Heroes herald the ... APOCALYPSO!
Insect Heroes' debut album Apocalypso is finally unleashed upon the cosmos - own it now on sumptuous 12" vinyl (with CD + limited edition postcard artwork) or on CD (with limited edition postcard artwork) via the Lost Map webshop. If you'd like to try before you buy, Apocalypso is streaming for one week only on WOW247, where you can also read an interview with Insect Hero George.
Read moreIBIBIO SOUND MACHINE TO HEADLINE XMAS BAUBLES V!
Get set for the hottest winter on record: with the bulk of tickets already sold since going onsale last month, Lost Map are delighted to announce that the headliner for Kid Canaveral's annual seasonal all-dayer Xmas Baubles this year, in its fifth instalment, will be the incredible Ibibio Sound Machine!
Read moreARE YOU IN THE PICTISH TRAIL'S NEW VIDEO?
... because if you were at Lost Map's ludicrously good Howlin' Fling festival, you may well be. Filmed by Forest of Black during said soiree on the Isle of Eigg back in July, it's a new short for the song 'The Handstand Crowd', taken from the Trail's album Secret Soundz Vol. 2, which was recently given a re-release by the good people at Moshi Moshi Records as a double-disc package together with Secret Soundz Vol. 1.
Read moreINSECT HEROES: 'KING FABULOUS' POSTCARD SINGLE + VIDEO
Ahead of the release of their debut album Apocalypso on Lost Map Records on October 13 (pre-order here), self-styled purveyors of “tropical pop for the Apocalypse” Insect Heroes present the track ‘King Fabulous’, an addictive shot of 60s garage-psyche propelled by an infectious cowbell beat, proving that driving with the top down and drinking in the VIP lounge isn’t the preserve of bling-dripping R&B stars but merely a state of mind.
Read moreLOST MAP's HALLOWE'EN PARTY
Lost Map Records are excited to be able to reveal details of a special Hallowe'en party, featuring an incredible line-up of blood-pumping live bands and DJs. Organised in co-operation with Irregular Owl Movements (eagleowl's sporadic disco-party fun bus), this combined gruesome gig and cadaverous club-night will take place at The Mash House, Edinburgh on the long, dark night of Friday, October 31, and will be headlined by "cult group par excellence" (The Quietus) the Archie Bronson Outfit. WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT ALL THE DANCING THAT WILL HAPPEN. Tickets are on sale now from the Lost Map web shop: http://lostmap.com/tickets/lost-map-halloween-party
Read moreKID CANAVERAL'S XMAS BAUBLES V!
Following a fourth straight sell-out last year headlined by the one and only Edwyn Collins, Lost Map are excited to announce the return of Kid Canaveral's seasonal all-dayer Xmas Baubles for its fifth annual instalment.
Read moreThe Pictish Trail - Long In The Tooth
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!
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!
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