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raksha

Subcity Sessions // 21.12.10 // Raksha

Raksha has had a pretty big impact on his extended Subcity family since arriving in Glasgow a couple of years ago: he’s played events, he’s not appeared on 1Xtra, he’s inspired one of Subcity’s most adventurous concepts with just a glimpse of his malleable face, and he’s even prompted spiritual epiphanies within the station management through his pseudonym alone.

This recording combines a set of Raksha's own tracks performed live at Nice N Sleazy whilst supporting Hype Williams at a Cry Parrot/Subcity collab show and an interview with the DJ/Producer where he talks about his influences (duh), his early days on Fruity Loops, and how he isn’t musical.

May induce spiritual epiphanies/unravel the very fabric of the space time continuum.

Posted at 18:10, 21st December 2010

tangles

Subcity Sessions // 13.12.10 // Tangles

The Internet has no seasons, so don’t expect many references to the current weather or season. This is hardcore Internet music provision, so close the curtains, shut the blinds, or alternatively stare at the computer screen while your audio player of preference moves towards the end point of this recording. Perhaps if I set the scene for you, give you some visual aids, it might make you feel more at ease.

Some Subcity contributors took one of their favourite bands on a road trip to a small westerly village called Ardentinny. We set off early in a van full of instruments and recording equipment. The skies were clear and blue, it was one of those last days of summer, the temperature getting slightly cooler and the bloom of nature beginning to fade.

We recorded some tracks in the town hall and in the garden of a cottage that overlooked the loch. The village is located on the banks of Loch Long, so we set up and recorded a 13 minute performance of A Boat by Tangles on the beach. Ricky Egan, the guitarist and songwriter for Tangles, recommends Milkdrop for Winamp as your visual aid for this section of the recording because “its the trippyest".

Ricky runs a blog with Joe Howe (from Ben Butler & Mousepad) dedicated to fusion jazz, they are trying to reclaim the genre by highlighting some of its best shredders. When I interviewed Ricky, he told me he was “practicing in 6/8 time signatures a lot. I was watching a documentary about Miles Davis and he said that 6/8 is the funkiest time signature, I tried it out with my new drum machine and he was right, everything sounds great in that time signature. I really want to start a proper fusion band, so I need to practise...right now my riffs are like Robert Fripp’s but a bit slower".

Ricky learnt to play guitar in a band named after him: Teenage Ricky. They were a fun punk rock band, a lot of fun to watch and a wee bit daft. Tangles are fun, but sound totally different. Their releases to date have all been on tape, the Sweet Jams EP came out earlier this year and a release via UUU tapes is planned for 2011. Its melodic, psychedelic stuff that's quite beautiful.

Posted at 19:31, 12th December 2010

streets of rage // cheer // fox gut daata

Subcity Sessions // 26.09.10 // Streets of Rage // Cheer // Fox Gut Daata

With Bring Your Piece, we thought we would provide the kind of welcome to Glasgow we would want. So in a tent sat outside the University’s main building, provided by the SRC and stocked with free strawberries, apples and raspberries from the West End grocer Andersons, we assembled a tasteful, mid-afternoon soundtrack to aurally disseminate the shitty vibes of the PR rammy. A Fresher's Week no-niche music programme in a week when chart music clubs give out endorsed hoodies, "Me No Speak Americano" is on repeat and n00bz cut about in t-shirts.

So with t-shirts abandoned, Streets of Rage blasted their 10 minute, 190bpm hardcore to a tent full of pizza-eaters, geeks and potential drop-outs.

Cheer brought some electroacoustic serenity to University Avenue, meandering his guitar strums over the hiss of a reel to reel spinning into a gathering mass of sound. Heaviness through lightness. Darkness through brightness. The Boho team manager hardly even saw it coming.

Beats producer Fox Gut Daata said he gets turned off by music made specifically for a club, his compact, bustling electronic jams testified to his disregard of tailor made, 4/4 boredom.

Posted at 20:00, 30th September 2010

jeffrey lewis

Subcity Sessions // 11.04.10 // Jeffrey Lewis

With his battered acoustic guitar smattered in stickers, Jeffrey Lewis performances are heavy on wordplay, both playful and personal, they could be about the joys of objectophelia or cover some episode of American history with an observational schtik that’s more on the money than Seinfeld. After a series of gigs supporting Daniel Johnston and his BEAM orchestra, Jeffrey Lewis came to Glasgow and played some versions of Nervous Norvis, Phoebe Kreutz, something about insect killing and something about ex-girlfriends.

I usually have to work a bit harder to get on the subject of comics in interviews, like after a tour story…“oh I read this comic once and exactly the same thing happened, but they accidentally desecrated Muslim graves and got chased out of the city. Have you ever read Mome no.5?” Sometimes I get a nervous laugh, or a rider rummage, sometimes I get a massive chat about superhero movies, but Jeffrey Lewis makes some awesome comics, they include some autobiographical stories about his travels around Europe, his Dad’s journeys from New York to L.A. in a wacked-out car that was attacked by bears, plus some surreal sci-fi adventures with a flying fish. So we chatted about them and how "he might not have as many records as you might think."

This is an exclusive set and interview from a unique performer.

Posted at 17:33, 20th April 2010

three blind wolves

Subcity Sessions // 21.03.10 // Three Blind Wolves

Tonight, before embarking on their Sound of the Storm Tour we have Three Blind Wolves in for a live set and interview. Ross Clark is a man who gets about (I think he knows half the city), this latest project does what it does not half bad at all.

More at www.myspace.com/threeblindwolves

Posted at 17:29, 21st March 2010

majestic dandelions // ain't no women gonna make

Subcity Sessions // 28.02.10 // Majestic Dandelions // Ain't No Women Gonna Make

Up tonight on sessions we have the energetic Majestic Dandelion to get things started off. To check out the treat your ears are in for visit their myspace for a wee taster and all their upcoming gigs! www.myspace.com/majesticdandelion

Next up we have the fabulously titled Ain’t No Woman Gonna Make A George Jones Outta Me, who will be sure to keep us dancing with their wolf howling infused beats! Find them at www.myspace.com/aintnogeorgejones.

This shindig will be kicking off at 6pm tonight, so tune in to make your Sunday evening that little bit more interesting!

Posted at 15:50, 28th February 2010

bombay bicycle club

Subcity Sessions // 10.02.10 // Bombay Bicycle Club

On the 5th February Bombay Bicycle Club performed an exclusive set for Subcity ahead of their appearance on the NME Awards tour. Performing in the somewhat unusual venue of the Glasgow University Concert Hall, the band played a free acoustic set to over 100 fans.

The set features tracks off their début album, as well as a couple of exclusive tracks from an upcoming acoustic album which you'll have to wait a wee while to hear elsewhere.

The band join the ranks of bands to have played for Subcity Sessions before including Franz Ferdinand and Shit Disco. However whilst you listen to the set, check out some of the other shows to have a place in their heart for Bombay Bicycle Club, where you can win signed copies of the band's debut album; as well as staying glued to the podcasts section where you'll soon get a chance to download the interview with BBC as well as numerous other bands we've bumped into.

All this coincides with the Subcity 15th Birthday party, where we'll be celebrating 15 years of musical diversity and playlist free radio.

Posted at 17:58, 9th February 2010

king hats // the murderburgers

Subcity Sessions // 31.01.10 // King Hats // The Murderburgers

This Sunday on Subcity Sessions we have two super bands for your listening pleasure.

First up we have The King Hats. We love this band for their fast paced, dance along tunes, as the band says themselves they 'enjoy a right royal rave up, and that’s what comes across in our songs'. We are sure they will be bringing the party on Sunday night. Their debut single, 'I Was The Riot At The Art School Last Night', is out now on on King Tuts Recordings. For More information on the band check out their myspace at http://www.myspace.com/thekinghats .

Our second band for the evening are The Murderburgers, who can be found at http://www.myspace.com/themurderburgers . We are bringing in the party bands for this month's Sessions as The Murderburgers describe their songs as being about 'sweet-ass pop-punk girls, getting drunk, having fun, no money and having lots of mental problems'. We are lucky enough to have the band in before they head off on a European tour, which kicks off in March. You can check out the dates on the band's myspace, along with some dates closer to home.

So make sure you listen in to Subcity Sessions on Sunday 31st of January 6pm - 8pm, this is not to be missed!!

Posted at 18:25, 28th January 2010

subcity sessions!!!

Subcity Sessions // 13.12.09 // The MeatMen // The Only Jones

Tonight on Subcity Sessions we have two fantastic bands for your listening pleasure. First off we have The MeatMen. These guys have rockabilly catchy tunes down to a T. They will be sure to have you dancing about your living room in your cowboy boots! Check them out at www.myspace.com/themeatmenglasgow .

Our second musical delight for you this evening is Calum Lauder from The Only Jones. He's going to be playing a special acoustic set in preparation for the band's upcoming support slot with Babyshambles on 18th December at The Barrowlands. For further details you can check out their myspace at www.myspace.com/theonlyjones4u .

Posted at 17:17, 13th December 2009

subcity sessions 15/11/09

Subcity Sessions // 15.11.09 // Washington Irving // Skinny Villains

On tonight's show we have two fantastic bands for all of you live music fans.

First up we have Washington Irving, a six piece from Glasgow, who are making a big noise in the Scottish music scene, you just need to have a look on their myspace to read the glowing reviews, you can check them out at http://www.myspace.com/washingtonirvingband. We really love their sound here at Subcity, so if this whets your appetite you can catch them live on the 19th November at Oran Mor.

Next we have winners of Subcity's one's to watch award, Skinny Villains. They play catchy songs which reflect life in Glasgow. We're looking forward to having them play on Sessions, as they will have us dancing about the studio. Their next gig is at Nice n Sleazy's on the 20th November, for further details on the band have a look on their myspace, http://www.myspace.com/skinnyvillains.

So there you have it, another Subcity Sessions you do not want to miss, 7-9pm, 15th of November.

Posted at 16:24, 15th November 2009

photos from tonights session

Subcity Sessions // 18.10.09 // Young Aviators // Paper Planes

Tonight's session came live from the former bookshop in the John McIntyre Building, Rab's Da took some photos of it.

View the photos here on flickr

Posted at 02:22, 19th October 2009

subcity sessions 18/10/09 (pt 2)

Subcity Sessions // 18.10.09 // Young Aviators // Paper Planes

The time has come to reveal our super exciting top secret band. We are very pleased to announce we have Paper Planes playing tonight (18th Oct). The band are three quarters Scottish and one quarter American, their influences range from Orange Juice and Joy Division to Velvet Underground and Brian Jonestown Massacre. The resulting sound is post punk perfection! To sample the band live you can catch them at King Tut's on 11th of November. Having just released their single 'Doris Day' to rave reviews - which you can check out at http://www.myspace.com/glasgowpaperplanes - we are very excited to have them in the studio. So make sure you tune in tonight from 6-8 at www.subcity.org!!!

Posted at 12:25, 18th October 2009

subcity sessions 18/10/09

Subcity Sessions // 18.10.09 // Young Aviators // Paper Planes

Sunday 18th of October sees more great bands coming along to Subcity Headquarters to play some amazing sets. Make sure you tune in from 6-8pm on www.subcity.org.

First up we have, the fantastic Young Aviators. They are a brand new band, rising from the ashes of Black Alley Screens. They describe themselves as Disco Grunge, which sounds like a brand new sound to us!! We are loving them at Subcity and have been unable to get their songs out of our heads, especially 'Into The Black Black Sea'. With a headline show coming up at the Captin's Rest on 24th of October and a slot supporting Nine Black Alps at ABC2 on 29th of October, be sure to check them out on sessions as they are sure to be big!!! For Further info check out http://www.myspace.com/youngaviators.

We also have a super exciting top secret band playing, make sure you tune in from 6-8pm because this is something you are not going to want to miss!!

Posted at 18:55, 17th October 2009

vendor defender - free gig tonight!!!!

Check out next month’s (18/10/09) session band Vendor Defender tonight at the G.U debate Chambers. Doors @ 8pm, free for all you lucky students, and only £3 for everyone else!!! Sure to be a great night!!

We will bring all the news about the upcoming sessions on this page, so be sure to check in regularly!!! You don’t want to miss out!!! xxx

Posted at 16:39, 29th September 2009

french wives and red scarlet 20/09/09

Subcity Sessions // 20.09.09 // Red Scarlet // The French Wives

Subcity Sessions are back!! Tune in Sunday 20th September, from 6pm-8pm, online at www.subcity.org or 106.6 FM.

We are kicking this year off with a couple of fantastic bands. First up we have the French Wives, who can be found at http://www.myspace.com/thefrenchwives. They are a five piece band, who state their influences as Arcade Fire moving through to Radiohead. We are big fans of them here at Subcity, and are very excited about their set. If you are wanting to preview the band, they are playing The Halt bar on 19th September at 8pm, get along as it is sure to be a great night, and will whet your appetite for Sunday.

Our next band are Dundee based Red Scarlet, another brilliant five piece band. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/redscarletband. Their influences vary from Snow Patrol to Biffy Clyro. As a relatively new band they have spent alot of the summer in Glasgow showcasing their unique sound to approving ears in some of Glasgow's best venues. Catch them at the Classic Grand on 18th September, doors at 7pm.

So make sure you tune in on Sunday 20th September from 6pm, on www.subcity.org or 106.6 FM. You do not want to miss these great bands!!

Posted at 15:15, 18th September 2009

listen again

During our four weeks on FM radio, Subcity Sessions had the opportunity every week to showcase a few of the most talented local and touring acts around.

Listen again to Subcity Sessions to hear bands such as The Ray Summers, Hidden Masters, The Phar'i-sees, The Lie Detectors, Mike TV and Bombskare!

Posted at 14:16, 30th March 2009

mike tv + the lie detectors tonight!

Subcity Sessions // 19.03.09 // Mike TV // The Lie Detectors

Pre-recorded at The Twisted Wheel last Sunday, this week's Subcity Sessions is a pop-punk double bill.

Local heroes The Lie Detectors support Mike TV (previously called Pickled Dick), who have just released a new album.

With live interviews with both bands!

For fans of old Green Day, Ramones, The Queers, The Lillingtons etc. TONIGHT 19th 8-10pm!

Posted at 17:30, 19th March 2009

the lie detectors + mike tv tomorrow

Subcity Sessions // 19.03.09 // Mike TV // The Lie Detectors

Pre-recorded at The Twisted Wheel last Sunday, this week's Subcity Sessions is a pop-punk double bill.

Local heroes The Lie Detectors support Mike TV (previously called Pickled Dick), who have just released a new album.

With live interviews with both bands!

For fans of old Green Day, Ramones, The Queers, The Lillingtons etc.

THURSDAY 19th 8-10pm!

Posted at 19:19, 18th March 2009

hidden masters + the ray summers tonight

Subcity Sessions // 12.03.09 // The Ray Summers // Hidden Masters

Hidden Masters // Subcity Sessions is finally proud to present one of the absolute best local bands on the scene, the incredible Hidden Masters. Fronted by ex-The Needles' Dave Dixon, Hidden Masters have a perfected 60s garage-psych sound complete with amazing harmonies. They were recently featured on Glasgow School of Arts' compilation Art Goes Pop and are definitely a band to look out for!

The Ray Summers // Being formed at the beginning of 2008, Falkirk boys The Ray Summers have already managed to get massive attention supporting bands such as Sergeant, Alabama 3, Alphabeat and the Automatic as well as having their own sellout headline King Tuts gig. They will be stopping by Subcity Sessions during the start of their UK tour to perform their psychedelic mixture of 60s influences, indie, soul and ska for your listening pleasure.

This episode of Subcity Sessions will take place on Thursday 12th March at the Music Department's Studio 1 in the Glasgow Uni Main Building, 8-10PM (free entry, limited space) and of course on 106.6 FM and online.

Posted at 12:48, 12th March 2009

the ray summers + hidden masters!

Subcity Sessions // 12.03.09 // The Ray Summers // Hidden Masters

Hidden Masters // Subcity Sessions is finally proud to present one of the absolute best local bands on the scene, the incredible Hidden Masters. Fronted by ex-The Needles' Dave Dixon, Hidden Masters have a perfected 60s garage-psych sound complete with amazing harmonies. They were recently featured on Glasgow School of Arts' compilation Art Goes Pop and are definitely a band to look out for!

The Ray Summers // Being formed at the beginning of 2008, Falkirk boys The Ray Summers have already managed to get massive attention supporting bands such as Sergeant, Alabama 3, Alphabeat and the Automatic as well as having their own sellout headline King Tuts gig. They will be stopping by Subcity Sessions during the start of their UK tour to perform their psychedelic mixture of 60s influences, indie, soul and ska for your listening pleasure.

This episode of Subcity Sessions will take place on Thursday 12th March at The Research Club, 13 University Gardens, 8-10PM (free entry, limited space) and of course on 106.6 FM and online.

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Posted at 21:29, 6th March 2009

the brutes + the phar'i-sees tomorrow

Subcity Sessions // 05.03.09 // The Phar'i-sees // The Brutes

This episode of Subcity Sessions will take place on Thursday 05th March at The Research Club, 13 University Gardens, 8-10PM (free entry, limited space) and of course on 106.6 FM and online.

The Brutes // The double Gordons & Jim have played in a vast array of bands, including The Sinster Urge, Bangtwister, The Campus Tramps, One God Universe, Glen Or Glenda, Macrocosmica, a Black Flag covers band called Six Pack, The Underground Apes, The Golden Guineas, Bug Powder aka Cold Sick, Bulb, Bubblewrap Holocaust, Trousered, The Grease Monkeys, and The Poison Sisters. Godfathered by The Troggs, The Brutes play raw garage punk that hits you right in the face. It's not pretty, but it's not supposed to be either.

The Phar'i-sees // Straight from Subcity's Saturday Shakedown come The Phar'i-sees, a 60s influenced garage rock band that would have made Ed Cobb proud. Subcity Sessions has seen them live on several occasions and their performance gets better and better every time. Listen closely for the song 'Mantrap' which is Sessions' absolute favourite. In addition to their own, great material, The Phar'i-sees usually also play a couple of good covers, like The Standells' classic 'Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White' and the epic 'Have Love, Will Travel' by Richard Berry.

Posted at 20:43, 4th March 2009

subcity sessions tonight!

Subcity Sessions // 26.02.09 // Bombskare // Argonaut Sounds

ARGONAUT SOUNDS + BOMBSKARE

-LIVE-

8-10PM

www.subcity.org & 106.6FM (Greater Glasgow area)

!!!

Posted at 15:38, 26th February 2009

bombskare tomorrow

Subcity Sessions // 26.02.09 // Bombskare // Argonaut Sounds

Here's a little teaser before tomorrow's session!

Bombskare: "A Fistful of Dynamite" video

Posted at 22:41, 25th February 2009

bombskare + argonaut sounds tomorrow!

Subcity Sessions // 26.02.09 // Bombskare // Argonaut Sounds

Our first ever session on FM this year is kicking off tomorrow, and we have Subcity veterans ARGONAUT SOUNDS on at 8pm followed by Edinburgh ska army BOMBSKARE at 9!

Broadcasting live on www.subcity.org and 106.6FM in the Greater Glasgow area, so dig out your old boombox and skank along to Subcity Sessions!

Posted at 12:59, 25th February 2009

bombskare + argonaut sounds!

Subcity Sessions // 26.02.09 // Bombskare // Argonaut Sounds

Argonaut Sounds// Kicking off the FM series of Subcity Sessions is Argonaut Sounds, one of Subcity's longest running shows, spinning top-rankin' dancehall and ragga outta Jamaica, mixed in with a dose of heavy roots and dub, and a sprinkling of ska, soca and rocksteady.

Bombskare// Ten-piece ska band Bombskare travel from Edinburgh to deliver an amazing live performance on the eve of their album launch. With a charismatic front man, a tight band and a four-piece brass section, Bombskare have been described as 'The Blues Brothers on speed crossed with Madness on Prozac'.

Tune in to 106.6 FM or online this Thursday 26th at 8PM and skank along to Subcity Sessions!

Posted at 00:47, 23rd February 2009

the phar'i-sees + the brutes!

Subcity Sessions // 05.03.09 // The Phar'i-sees // The Brutes

The Brutes// The double Gordons & Jim have played in a vast array of bands, including The Sinster Urge, Bangtwister, The Campus Tramps, One God Universe, Glen Or Glenda, Macrocosmica, a Black Flag covers band called Six Pack, The Underground Apes, The Golden Guineas, Bug Powder aka Cold Sick, Bulb, Bubblewrap Holocaust, Trousered, The Grease Monkeys, and The Poison Sisters. Godfathered by The Troggs, The Brutes play raw garage punk that hits you right in the face. It's not pretty, but it's not supposed to be either.

The Phar'i-sees// Straight from Subcity's Saturday Shakedown come The Phar'i-sees, a 60s influenced garage rock band that would have made Ed Cobb proud. Subcity Sessions has seen them live on several occasions and their performance gets better and better every time. Listen closely for the song 'Mantrap' which is Sessions' absolute favourite. In addition to their own, great material, The Phar'i-sees usually also play a couple of good covers, like The Standells' classic 'Sometimes Good Guys Don't Wear White' and the epic 'Have Love, Will Travel' by Richard Berry.

This episode of Subcity Sessions will take place on Thursday 05th March at The Research Club, 13 University Gardens, 8-10PM (free entry, limited space) and of course on 106.6 FM and online.

Posted at 00:46, 23rd February 2009

mike tv + the lie detectors!

Subcity Sessions // 19.03.09 // Mike TV // The Lie Detectors

The Lie Detectors// Probably Scotland's, and one of the UK's, best pop-punk band are Glasgow-based The Lie Detectors. A recent review says 'Lookout records and their ilk would cream themselves if they seen these guys. They're that good. It's all in your face, full pelt, out of control fun... The best benchmark for a band is if anyone watches them thinks I wouldn't mind if they ran through that again right now. The Lie Detectors can do that to you'. Their second album 'Monster Munch' is right around the corner, and their first is available for free download (!) on their myspace page (www.myspace.com/theliedetectors).

Mike TV// On tour from England comes Mike TV, catchy pop-punkers that often visit Glasgow. “This band has huge charisma, guitarist Jhon spends as much time off stage as on and they're loads of fun.. They should be huge, take the chance to see them.. They're a fantastic band and you'll have a brilliant time” said Sandman Magazine recently. Having toured and played with huge bands such as Guttermouth, The Dickies and The King Blues, Mike TV should be a familiar name to punk fans. Their new, self-titled album is out now on Banquet Records.

This session will be pre-recorded when the two bands play The Twisted Wheel Sunday 15th of March, get down there and be a part of the final Subcity Session for the FM broadcast!

The session will air on Thursday 19th March 8-10PM on 106.6FM and online.

Posted at 00:44, 23rd February 2009

subcity sessions fm news!

The Sessions will be back during Subcity's spell on FM this winter - between 20th of February and 19th of March on 106.6 - and will soon be releasing the amazing line-up for the whooping 4 SESSIONS (8 ACTS!) to be broadcast during that period, so stay tuned!

Posted at 15:25, 30th January 2009

the bucky rage + the feuds tonight!

Subcity Sessions // 11.01.09 // The Feuds // The Bucky Rage

Subcity Sessions starts 2009 with a bang and is proud to finally present The Feuds and The Bucky Rage TONIGHT 10pm-midnight!

Recorded live in the Blackfriars basement before Christmas, this is a showcase of the dirtier parts of the Glaswegian undergound punk scene. The talents of young and fresh The Feuds vs the more established chaos that is The Bucky Rage - a band that couldn't have come from anywhere else but Glasgow - provides an excellent start to the new year.

Both bands will be interviewed live in the studio by hosts Hege and Lexi (One Louder).

Tune in or the Rage will come get you!

Posted at 17:05, 11th January 2009

**rescheduled** the bucky rage + the feuds

**DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED** Get ready for some Subcity Sessions garage punk madness with The Feuds and the band we like to describe as The Cramps on Buckfast - The Bucky Rage!

The Rage supported The Black Lips at Barrowlands this year and should be known to most. Easily recognised by their affinity for wrestling masks and bandannas, The Bucky Rage throw a mad show every time and this Sunday will be no exception. A wild mix of surf, punk, and garage is a suitable, but not adequate, description. This band has to be heard!

Subcity Sessions strongly believes in encouraging new promising bands, and starting off the sessions are The Feuds, who recently played their debut gig alongside The Bucky Rage and Vakunoht. The Feuds are a band to watch out for, and if you missed them at Stereo you can hear them first on Subcity Radio.

Posted at 13:46, 14th December 2008