- Roddy Frame Gig in Japan Former Aztec Camera frontman Roddy Frame has announced 3 dates in Japan next week as part of the Billboard Live series. Aztec Camera always enjoyed a large following in Japan and the shows will likely see a mix of old and new tunes from the talented East Kilbrider. Full ticket details below.
- Alec Downie’s Top 10 Scottish Cover Versions Earlier this year Alec brought us his top 20 Scottish cover versions. 20 through 11 can be found here. His top ten included classics from Belle and Sebastian, Aztec Camera, Travis and Biffy Clyro.
- The Low Miffs and Malcolm Ross Rip it Up and Start Again The “wonderfully musical” yet “erratic” Low Miffs have just recorded an album with the legendary Malcolm Ross (formerly of Josef K, Orange Juice and Aztec Camera) and the album launch takes place tonight in London at Madame Jojo’s in Soho. Here, Alec tells us why he is not surprised that this collaboration works so well:
- Take Me Out – Alec Downie’s Top 20 Scottish Cover Versions (10-1) Last week Alec teased us with the first half of his top 20 Scottish cover versions. This week he finally runs down his top ten which includes classics from Belle and Sebastian, Travis and Biffy Clyro.