Friday Freebies

Randolph's Leap
What would you do if a total stranger started slagging your band off on the internet, well if you're Adam Ross from Randolph's Leap, you'd write them a song. Obviously. You can download 'Brian' for free over on their SoundCloud page.

  Brian by Randolph's Leap

Robin Adams
The new single by Glasgow-based songwriter Robin Adamstruly is a joy to behold. Available on download only, ‘Sun Behind The Storm’, isn't technically a freebie as it's up as one of those ‘name your price’ deals on his Bandcamp page. Whether you want to pay anything is your call, give it a listen and make your own mind up.



Poor Things
Perthshire indie pop starlets, Poor Things have posted up their new single, 'Miss World Contemplates...' as a free download on their SoundCloud page. Fans of the French Wives take note, as this should be right up your street.

  Miss World Contemplates... by POOR THINGS

Homework
Ahead of the release of their forthcoming debut album, Edinburgh electro experimentalists, Homework are giving away their new single 'Thoughts' as a free download on Bandcamp.The band are also going to playing a showcase gig on Thursday the 12th of April at Sneaky Petes in Edinburgh as part of this years Wide Days. The gig is free, however, in order to gain entry you need to sign up in advance for tickets which you can do by the following this link


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The Mouse That Ate The Cat
Glasgow based electro-pop outift TMATC are out on tour this week in support of their free downloadable track 'Like Lightbulbs'. The duo which are comprised of Brian Henderson (former lead singer of The Dykeenies) and Colin Keenan (formerly of Drive-By Argument) are playing at King Tuts tomorrow night with support from Seed, Digital Jones and Farewell Singapore. Following that you can cath them on the 10th at PJ Molloys in Dunfermline, the 12th at Cafe Drummonds in Aberdeen, the 15th Mad Hatters in Inverness and then at the end of the month they're playing at the Rock The Broath two day festival in Arbroath on the 28th. Further details on all of these gigs and ticket links can be found here.



Rachel Sermanni
In anticipation of the release of her new single, Eggshells, the very talented Rachel Sermanni is giving away a free download of an acoustic version of the song in exchange for your email address.

Bear Arms
According to the the Chinese zodiac, 2012 is The Year of the Dragon. I guess Scotland didn't get the memo, as our bands are coming out in force to show their love for the Bear. Off the top of my head we have Behold The Old Bear, Brown Bear & The Bandits, As In Bear (RIP) and Bear Bones, and now we have another addition to our grizzly sloth we can add Glasgow alt-rock outfit Bear Arms. The four piece are currently giving away their single 'Towers' as a free download on their Bandcamp page.




Thula Borah
If you like your post-rock, then you might want to check out the recent Live Secretly EP from Glasgow outfit, Thula Borah. The EP which was recorded by Andy Miller (Mogwai, Arab Strap, De Rosa ) at Gargleblast Studios is free to download from their Bandcamp page.






CS Buchan
If you're looking for something a little less 'rocky', then CS Buchan might just be for you. The Aberdeen based singer-songwriter has posted up a couple of songs from a split EP that he released with Kitchen Cynics, on a pay what you want basis on his Bandcamp page. Fans of Nick Drake and things of a gentler persuasion take note this might just be the gentle soundtrack you were looking for the start of you Easter weekend.



Esperi
Scottish multi-instrumentalist Chris Lee-Marr, aka Esperi is out on tour around Scotland at the moment, calling at Aberdeen on Saturday night, then he'll be through in Glasgow next Sunday (15th) at Pivo Pivo. As wee gift to the world he's posted up his new song 'the countryside, no city dust here' as a free download on his SoundCloud page.

   the countryside,no city dust here by Esperi

Dogs Got A Bone Compilation
The second compilation from the Dogs Got A Bone radio show has been posted up on Bandcamp as a free download. Featuring Dead Star Sonics, My Electric Love Affair, The Murlocs, Mummy Short Arms, Confusion, Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, Frantic Chant, Shambles Miller, Kick To Kill, The Girobabies, Spaceface, Missing Cat, Blasfima Sinna, Delta Mainline, The Cat That Walks Alone and Un.Real. Download it for free here.



 I Am Home Alone
Another free-to-download compilation that's up for grabs comes from Aberdonian promoters, Home Alone  who care giving away a series of free downloads from some of the best bands that the the north-east of Scotland has to offer including, The Little Kicks, Marionettes and JJ Bull.






Drunk Mule
To finish off this week freebies we have yet another free tune from those prolific Drunk Mule boys, I don't know how these boys keep churning out cracking wee songs like this, but they do. Get your hands on their latest offering Love That Sound for free on Bandcamp.

Friday Freebies

Sorry about the lack of Freebies last week, as I was putting on the Kid Canaveral gig last week, I didn't get home till late. Then the distractions of real life such as sleep, a baby and having to go to work all conspired against me. On the plus side, that means that this weeks post is a double roll over of awesome free tunes. Right, I guess I best get on with the show then...

Dananananaykroyd
They're baaaack! Yes boys and girls, it's the long awaited return of the most fun band in Scotland. Having spent the end of last year over in LA recording their new album with Ross Robinson, the band are giving away a free download of their awesome new song E Numbers for nowt. Also, if you're quick off the mark then you might still be able to get your grubby paws on a ticket for their very intimate show at the The Ivy in Glasgow. I got my ticket through today and Mrs Peenko took the huff as I am taking Jim Ayetunes and not her. Last time we saw Dananana she hated them, you really can't win some times.

Homework
It's been a long time since we've heard anything from Edinburgh's Homework, having checked back from my archives it was way back in August of 2009 that I last featured them. Hasn't the time just flown in, well now they're back and they're giving away a free download of Why Oh Why, which is taken from their forthcoming debut album. A welcome return indeed.

Spaghetti Anywhere
Another band making a welcome return are the amazing Spaghetti Anywhere, who are giving away a free download of their new single Arrochar. Nice to have the boys back, hopefully this is means that there is an album somewhere in the pipeline.

White Denim
Austin is one lucky city, not only do they get to host the coolest music festival in the world, but it's also the home town of one of the finest rock bands of the moment. Having broken through with the briliant Workout Holiday, the band are set to return with a new album shortly. You can download new song Drug for free here.

FOUND
As I am sitting typing this weeks freebies up, FOUND are launching their awesome new album Factory Craft with a gig in Edinburgh. Next Friday they'll be doing the same in Glasgow, awesome times await. Soon we'll be coming to the end of their series of Friday give aways, as always I am in the dark as to what you can expect. It'll be good and it will be free that's all I can tell you for certain.

Guillemots
I am not sure if I'll ever go back and listen to the Guillemots ever again, their second album was such an abomination that it pretty much ruined it for me. Yes, I'm fickle, but in a world were I get bombarded with loads of new music every day I can be as choosy as I want. If you're still willing to give them a chance, or they never fell out of favour in your eyes, then you might be interested to learn that they've made new song 'Walk The River' available for download.

Debutant
It's good to see that the rumours of Debutant's demise were just rumours as he's back and he's even got a free album up for you to download for free.

Trapped Mice
The up and coming Edinburgh starlets are giving away a free download of their song, Pioneer Song on their Bandcamp page. The song is a wee teaser in anticipation of the bands forthcoming EP launch tomorrow night at the Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh with Loch Awe. Sterling work.

Manchester Orchestra
I am still of the opinion that this band are too good to have such a shit name, I guess there's no turning back now. They have a new album out in May which I am pretty excited about, you can find a free download of the title track Simple Math here. Good times await.

Bear Driver
They're off to SXSW in a week or so, if you're going to be out in Austin I'd urge you to check this mob out. They've been giving away an array of free songs in anticipation of heading across the pond, you'll find them all here.

Mark Corbett
I will be running a wee feature with Mark in a few weeks time, so I won't divulge too much just yet. All that you need to know for now is he's from Edinburgh, he's got a cracking wee EP and you can download one of the songs from it for free here.

The Fire And I
Having featured pretty well in last years Scottish BAMS awards, the Bathgate four piece are giving away a free download in exchange for you signing up to their official fan list.

Bottle of Evil
Former Fresh Meat stars, Bottle of Evil are giving away a free download of an instrumental version of their self titled album, you can get yourself a copy here.

Evil Hand
Following on from Bottle of Evil, their side project Evil Hand also has a free download of their album Huldra up for grabs.

Summer Camp
The ultimate hipster duo are all set to release their debut album later this summer, as a wee teaser of what you can expect, Gorilla vs Bear have a free download of new song I Want You up for grabs.

Carnivores
Paisley's finest rock outfit, Carnivores are giving away a free track from their mini-album, get Nights of Infinity here.

Hauschka
The only things that I really know about Hauschka are that he's signed to Fat Cat, he did something on the last Frabbit album and that he has a free download of his new song 'Ping' up for grabs here.

Stray Kites
Hailing from Virginia, Stray Kites are a cracking wee band who have causing a fair bit of excitement on the old blogosphere. You can find out what's been getting the kids all excited by downloading their new single Misanthrope for free.

Anni Rossi
Go here to get yourself a free download Anni Rossi's new single 'Land Majestic' here.

Starshy
Bubblegum Records have put a collection of 3 songs from Starshy up for free download, find it here.

How Garbo Died
The Glasgow post punk electronica outfit have made a collection of their songs available for free download here.

Fenech-Soler
Download their WhiteVersions for free here.

Metronomy
Download their new song She Wants taken from their forthcoming new album The English Riveria here.

Young Legionnaire
Sign up to their mailing list to get the brand new song 'Chapter, Verse'.

Columbia Label Sampler
Last but not least for this week, Amazon have a free compilation from Columbia up for grabs, it includes tracks from Band of Horses, Sleigh Bells and loads of shite stuff. Download it here.

Introducing - Homework

Edinburgh's Homework have been gathering a fair bit of steam recently, with a slot at this years T in the Park and airplay on Radio Scotland and a cracking debut EP under their belt they are another fine addition to the ever growing number of great bands to emerge from the capital. Seriously what is going on in the East Coast?!
Formed in 2008 the band originally hail from all over the place (Inverness, Mull and Dumfries, to be exact)

Citing their influences from a wide variety of acts including Wilco, The Chemical Brothers, Cinematic Orchestra and Talking Heads, the band could be best described as electronic indie, but then that would be selling them short. On 'All I See' the lead track of their debut EP the band have produced one of the most infectious songs of the year, if you don't believe me then listen to it below.

If this sounds like it'd be right up your street then you can check out their debut EP 'Sleepless Nights' which should be up on iTunes in the next couple of weeks, or alternatively you can buy a physical copy for £3 (+P&P) by messaging the band through their Myspace.

Homework play the GRV Festival in Edinburgh on the 15th of august,
followed by a night at Box in Glasgow on the 16th.

Homework - All I See

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