Students for Scarves and Charm

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Though most historical and religious texts are in agreement that St. Andrew was not a fan of indie pop (he was a death metal man), it would mark me a poor Scot if I didn't commemorate our national saint's day with the obligatory Scottish themed show. This week's tartan tinged extravaganza takes a retrospective look at Scotland's fine history of indie pop bands from The Vaselines and The Pastels through Belle and Sebastian and Camera Obscura to young pretenders such as The Second Hand Marching Band, The Felt Tips and The Just Joans.

This week's Unsigned Act is a double bill of Glaswegian talent, featuring both Peter Parker and Annie Accidental (who sound like a crime fighting super duo if you say their names together). You can hear more from Peter Parker here: http://www.myspace.com/peterparkerglasgow and Annie Accidental here: http://www.myspace.com/annieaccidental . You can also download SAD free and legally here: http://www.thesixtyone.com/annieaccidental#/artist/AnnieAccidental/songs/

Wish I'd Kept A Scrapbook celebrates Camera Obscura's "Lloyd, I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken", a song of near-Motown levels of genius that, in one bold gesture, shed Camera Obscura's reputation as Belle & Sebastian's little sister and established Tracyanne Campbell as one of pop music's finest songwriters.

Don't forget to head down to Bubblegum Record's Glasgow Popfest this weekend for a drool worthy line up of amazing Scottish and international acts plus some awesome DJs: http://www.bubblegumrecords.org.uk/glasgowpopfest.html

Note: This is a music only prerecorded show.

Posted at 22:48, 2nd December 2010