Edinburgh Man Podcasts

Well, as experiments go this one didn’t work. Firstly, let me apologise for the lack of podcasts for two weeks. I managed to sprain my neck, which doesn’t sound too bad except that it resulted in the worst headache I’ve ever had emanating from my neck and extending around my head non-stop for 10 days. Painkillers did nothing. All told it was pretty grim. And I missed lots of really interesting gigs. Dang. Anyway, this morning Edinburgh Man Junior did his usual of waking up sometime between 5 and 6am singing the Imperial March, so I didn’t fancy recording a podcast late evening. So instead I decided to rope him into it and record it before he went to bed. Hence this week’s show basically consists of him being cheeky and saying how he hated each track. Well, actually he liked one track because it sounded like The Thermals, but all the dream-pop, that got a big thumbs down. 1. typesetter – “Sideways” (Played courtesy of typesetter, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Palm Springs – “Flowers in a Vase” (Played courtesy of Palm Springs, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Buddy Holliday – “Money” (Played courtesy of Z Tapes, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Sandals – “Polished” (Played courtesy of Sandals, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Earthy Babes – “Know The Way To My Heart” (Played courtesy of Earthy Babes, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Stranger Think – “Scarlet Garden” (Played courtesy of Stranger Think, Released under a Creative Commons licence )

Podcast Number 231, or “Edinburgh Man and Edinburgh Man Junior’s Alternative Record Store Day”. For yes – Edinburgh Man Junior makes his proper podcasting debut on this week’s show. In celebration of Record Store Day here is a special behind the scenes insight into how the two Edinburgh Men spend this annual event. Once upon a time it used to be about queuing in the cold at 7am to buy wacky coloured repressings and crazily priced box sets. But that’s all in the past. I can’t even keep up with vinyl releases throughout the rest of the year let alone the RSD ones too. Our day involve swimming lessons, coffee and cake, play park visits, children’s birthday parties and yes – some record store related shenanigans. Oh, and hiccups. Lots of hiccups. 1. Soft Deadlines – “Triplicate” (Played courtesy of Soft Deadlines, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Adam Stafford – “Taser Revelations (Hold On Children)” (Played courtesy of Adam Stafford / Song by Toad)3. Jonnie Common – “More Oven Than Not” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)4. David Thomas Broughton – “Words of Art” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)5. King Post Kitsch – “Rebecca (demo)” (Played courtesy of King Post Kitsch)6. OhBree – “Moon” (Played courtesy of OhBree, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Pinact – “Everybody Says” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)

Apologies yet again for a late podcast. I’m addicted to “Meetup” at the moment, and last night – Thursday night – when I normally record the show I ended up at a “digital media” meetup. I thought it would mostly be about podcasting, but in the end it was more work-related than fun-filled. So I spent an hour this morning putting together the playlist for this week’s show while sitting in Artisan Roast. This is getting to be a habit isn’t it? Doing podcast preparation while sitting in a coffee shop. Although, to be honest, there are worse ways to spend a Friday morning. 1. Kaspar Hauser – “Pencil Doings” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)2. DTHPDL – “The Future” (Played courtesy of DTHPDL)3. Lionizer – “Bleach” (Played courtesy of Lionizer, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Cracked Up – “Let’s Go” (Played courtesy of Cracked Up, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. In Love With A Ghost – “we’ve never met but, can we have a coffee or something” (Played courtesy of Z-Tapes, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Storm the Palace – “Cadillacs and Carousels” (Played courtesy of Storm the Palace)

I like to try and do podcasts on Thursday nights, but yesterday was a crazy busy day so I wasn’t able to put together a playlist in time. Instead I collated the playlist this morning in Brew Lab while enjoying a (free) coffee. Actually, I suspect I drank too many free coffees this morning because within a couple a minutes of starting this show I had a blazing headache. I struggled to the end like a trouper though. Made easier by all the great music, including tracks from OhBree, King Post Kitch, Buddy Holliday Pegasissy, and more. 1. A MARC Train Home – “Wawa” (Played courtesy of A MARC Train Home, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. OhBree – “Manfish” (Played courtesy of OhBree, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Buddy Holliday – “Day” (Played courtesy of Z Tapes, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. King Post Kitsch – “David, We’re Only Dancing (outtake)” (Played courtesy of King Post Kitsch)5. Praiser – “die sache mit der sleater kinney platte” (Played courtesy of Praiser, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Red Heat – “My Edge” (Played courtesy of Steak and Cake Records)7. Pegasissy – “Goddamn You Erudite Communists” (Played courtesy of Pegasissy, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Ahh… It was a lovely sunny Good Friday morning as I recorded this week’s podcast. Slightly confused chat including me embarrassingly saying that the band “Leggy” were from LA rather than Cincinnati. So many apologies to them. I’ve just realised that because it’s the morning I haven’t had my coffee yet – so that’s the defence I’m going with. Other music includes the new single “Kickstart” from Edinburgh’s Book Group, which is released today. There’s also a new track from that brilliant Adam Stafford album, and a track from the Second Hand Marching Band / Benni Hemm Hemm collaboration. 1. Book Group – “Kickstart” (Played courtesy of Book Group)2. Uniform Motion – “False Start” (Played courtesy of Uniform Motion, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Adam Stafford – “Phantom Billions” (Played courtesy of Adam Stafford / Song by Toad)4. The Second Hand Marching Band & Benni Hemm Hemm – “Dawn raid” (Played courtesy of Second Hand Marching Band / Benni Hemm Hemm)5. rooms – “Night Games” (Played courtesy of rooms, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Leggy – “Backyard” (Played courtesy of Leggy)7. Rev Rev Rev – “Travelling westbound” (Played courtesy of Rev Rev Rev, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Well this is confusing. I thought I was being clever on tonight’s show – clever and lazy. One of the tracks I intended to play I was just going to stream from the artist’s Bandcamp page, but when I went to the page during the show they’d taken the track down! Not only that, they’d taken down all their tracks! From then on I went a bit off-piste and played some random stuff instead. This week’s show includes a cassette release from Georgia’s Sea Ghost, a track from the upcoming Adam Stafford album, and a track from the first album by The Last Battle, on account of the fact it was their farewell gig at the weekend and I’m already having withdrawals. 1. Sea Ghost – “Cowboy Hat” (Played courtesy of Sea Ghost / Z Tapes, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Adam Stafford – “Atheist Money” (Played courtesy of Adam Stafford / Song by Toad)3. EGO – “Crowd” (Played courtesy of EGO, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. The Last Battle – “Ruins” (Played courtesy of The Last Battle)5. Pine + Palm – “Explain (Demo)” (Played courtesy of Pine + Palm, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. The Mountain Goats – “No Children (Live)” (Played courtesy of Mountain Goats / Archive.org)

Remember last week when I said I’d played the last single by The Last Battle? Well, I didn’t. It was the second last. Here’s the last one on tonight’s show, and it’s a belter. The single that is, not the show. The show is… well… you know… mildly acceptable. Also featured are new tracks from The Second Hand Marching Band & Benni Hemm Hemm, Little Big Bangs, and more. In fact, one of the tracks on the show has mysteriously vanished from the Internets, but since I plan these things so far in advance I’ve still got a copy… If only I’d taken down some information about the artist when I downloaded the track. 1. pine voc – “100% natural” (Played courtesy of Cardboard Future, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. The Last Battle – “Sound of Forgiveness” (Played courtesy of The Last Battle)3. The Second Hand Marching Band & Benni Hemm Hemm – “Shipcracks” (Played courtesy of Second Hand Marching Band / Benni Hemm Hemm)4. Quiet Lights – “In The Future” (Played courtesy of Quiet Lights, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Little Big Bangs – “Bang” (Played courtesy of Little Big Bangs, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Leggy – “Even Lana” (Played courtesy of Leggy)

On the ball as ever. I recorded this podcast earlier on this evening and then totally forgot about it. Here we are, as I’m locking up the house and getting ready for bed I think – “I’m sure there was something else I was going to do tonight”… Oh yeah, upload a podcast. On tonight’s show new singles from Storm the Palace and The Last Battle. Tracks from new albums by Witching Waves and Great Thunder & Radiator Hospital. And a track from six years ago by cars & trains. 1. Witching Waves – “Twister” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)2. The Last Battle – “Black” (Played courtesy of The Last Battle)3. Storm the Palace – “La Lido” (Played courtesy of Storm the Palace)4. cars & trains – “Intimidated By Silence” (Played courtesy of cars and trains, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Great Thunder & Radiator Hospital – “Sleeping House” (Played courtesy of Great Thunder / Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

A lunchtime recorded podcast this week, and another one featuring Edinburgh Man Junior as the cover star. He’s starting to get big enough to actually be useful now. Here he is shuffling snow. As I record this episode, with the sun streaming through the window in the middle of the day, it’s hard to believe there was even just a light dusting of snow a few days ago. That said, it’s still damn cold… On today’s show… no tapes I’m afraid. But some great music from Leggy, The Mountain Goats, Tiger Waves and more 1. Leggy – “Bruises” (Played courtesy of Leggy)2. The Mountain Goats – “The Legend of Chavo Guerrero (Live)” (Played courtesy of The Mountain Goats / archive.org)3. Great Thunder & Radiator Hospital – “Big Cloud” (Played courtesy of Great Thunder / Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. T-Shirt Weather – “gum” (Played courtesy of T-Shirt Weather, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Audrey Amadea – “The Runway at the End of the World” (Played courtesy of Spot Collins, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Spot Collins – “Leopold in Love” (Played courtesy of Spot Collins, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Tiger Waves – “In Your Head” (Played courtesy of Tiger Waves, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. Bikini Jesus – “Half-Hearted” (Played courtesy of Bikini Jesus)

Aw man. I think this is only the second time in the history of the podcast that I recorded a show and it didn’t actually record and I had to record the whole thing again. It was already a technological juggling act because I played all the music tracks “as live” from cassette! I know, I know. Be prepared to experience wobbly music and non-Dolby hiss. 1. The Son(s) – “If I Hear You Talk Apostrophes Again…” (Played courtesy of Olive Grove Records / The Son(s))2. Tieranniesaur – “Intro” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)3. Tieranniesaur – “DIYSCO” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)4. The Spook School – “I Don’t Know” (Played courtesy of The Spook School / Soft Power Records)5. Wounded Knee – “Love is Teasin'” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)6. Randolph’s Leap – “I Can’t Dance To This Music Anymore” (Played courtesy of Peenko Records)7. Trust Fund – “Sadness” (Played courtesy of Trust fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

In a change from the usual yearly routine Edinburgh Man is not taking a break for the month of January, although you’d be forgiven for not realising this since there wasn’t a show last week. Never mind, we kick the year off today with chat about retro technology and a track from a new cassette by Baker Island. Also on the show tracks from Jo Mango (with RM Hubbert), “Not” Spot Collins, and Plastic Animals. Sounds like a great start to 2016… 1. Baker Island – “Write Home” (Played courtesy of Baker Island)2. Eva Walsh – “Pretty Girl at the Punk Rock Show” (Played courtesy of Spot Collins, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Fresh – “The Woods” (Played courtesy of Fresh)4. No Honeymoon – “Down” (Played courtesy of No Honeymoon, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Loone – “Offering” (Played courtesy of Loone, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. RM Hubbert and Jo Mango – “Sustain” (Played courtesy of Olive Grove Records)7. Plastic Animals – “Ghosts” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

It’s the Edinburgh Man Best of 2015 show! If you listened to the show throughout 2015 you’ll know that I had some issues with the regularity of the show in terms of duration, content and release dates. Normally at the end of the year I produce two shows comprising a listener voted top 50 tracks of the year. This year, I just didn’t have the time to devote to putting such a show together. However, in making the “weekly” shows I stick a rating in the comments field of the tracks – this helps me select the music for each show. So this year, instead of doing a listener selection, I just sorted all the tracks I played by my rating, and out popped a 25 track show! No more thought and preparation has gone into this show – other than pouring myself a big glass of Drambuie – so it’s likely to be as much of a surprise to me as you. 25. Dearness – “It’s OK, You’re Fine” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)24. Arm Candy – “Lounge Lizard” (Played courtesy of Arm Candy, Released under a Creative Commons licence)23. The Ropes – “Love Is A Chain Store” (Played courtesy of Discos de Kirlian)22. Red Trees – “Driving Just To Drive” (Played courtesy of Red Trees, Released under a Creative Commons licence)21. Palm Springs – “The Last Hour” (Played courtesy of Palm Springs, Released under a Creative Commons licence)20. Leggy – “Peach” (Played courtesy of Leggy, Released under a Creative Commons licence)19. Dog Legs – “Holiday” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)18. No Honeymoon – “Leaves” (Played courtesy of No Honeymoon, Released under a Creative Commons licence)17. Gleemer – “Party Girls” (Played courtesy of Gleemer)16. Psychic Soviets – “I Become a Feminist” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)15. Adam Stafford – “Atheist Money” (Played courtesy of Adam Stafford / Song by Toad)14. Breakmaster Cylinder – “The Reply All Theme” (Played courtesy of Breakmaster Cylinder, Released under a Creative Commons licence)13. Townhouse Woods – “Julia And The Summer Day” (Played courtesy of Townhouse Woods, Released under a Creative Commons licence)12. Toby Goodshank – “Baby I Feel Like I Just Got Cut In Half” (Played courtesy of Toby Goodshank)11. Surface Tension – “Surface Tension (single)” (Played courtesy of Surface Tension, Released under a Creative Commons licence)10. SHARPTOOTH – “Queen Of Scots” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)9. Radiator Hospital – “Night Out” (Played courtesy of Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. DIET CIG – “Pool Boyz” (Played courtesy of DIET CIG)7. The Belly of Paris – “Macie Shot The Barn Owl” (Played courtesy of The Belly of Paris)6. Fresh – “Get Bent” (Played courtesy of Fresh)5. Book Group – “Late Show” (Played courtesy of Book Group)4. Trust fund – “Pay each other back” (Played courtesy of Trust fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Pinact – “Everybody Says” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)2. The Spook School – “Burn Masculinity” (Played courtesy of The Spook School)1. By Toutatis – “Into The Woods” (Played courtesy of By Toutatis) Direct Download: Edinburgh Man Best of 2015

It’s almost Christmas… which can only mean one thing. No more Lego Advent Calendar! Hooray. Hopefully this will mean longer sleeps, and it will definitely mean a reduction in the amount of Lego construction that Edinburgh Man Junior requests at some ungodly hour every morning. The last regular podcast of the year. Next week will be a 2015 round-up. Not the normal top 50 show voted by listeners because your erstwhile host has been working up until yesterday and hasn’t had the time to pull of the organisational craziness required. So I’m just going to play a couple of hours worth of my favourites tracks of 2015. 1. Book Group – “Late Show” (Played courtesy of Book Group)2. General Sherman – “Cajun bubbles” (Played courtesy of Spooker Rekkids)3. The Paperback Throne – “No Mean Christmas” (Played courtesy of The Paperback Throne)4. Psychic Soviets – “I Become a Feminist” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Loone – “All Pacing Horses” (Played courtesy of Loone / Paper Bee, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. The Mountain Goats – “This Year” (Played courtesy of archive.org / The Mountain Goats)

Isn’t this podcast a week late? Yes. Yes it is. You know how I had a cold and sore throat two weeks ago? Well less than 24 hours after getting better I came down with the lurgie all over again! Crazy. As ever I lay the blame squarely at the feet of Edinburgh Man Junior who is responsible for a new ailment back home from nursery as frequently as he brings home artwork consisting of glitter and crepe paper. Anyway, today’s show is decidedly acoustic and lo-fi, although there is at least one… if not two… festive songs in there, so you can’t say that Edinburgh Man isn’t embracing the season. 1. Randolph’s Leap – “Jingle Bells” (Played courtesy of Randolph’s Leap)2. Nick Nace – “I Can’t Take It One More Night I Can’t Take It One More Day” (Played courtesy of Nick Nace)3. Veins Like Wine – “A Melody for the Moon” (Played courtesy of Veins Like Wine, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Doctor Turtle – “Doctor Talos Answers The Door” (Played courtesy of Doctor Turtle, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Harrison Lemke – “Hotel Bathtub Madonna & Child” (Played courtesy of Harrison Lemke, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Trust Fund – “4th August” (Played courtesy of Trust Fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Byron Siren – “After Winter” (Played courtesy of Byron Siren, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Blurgh. I’m choked with the cold this week, and my throat feels like someone is poking needles in it. So basically exactly how you want to feel when you’re recording a podcast. On today’s eclectic show there are three tracks by artists who were featured last week (you can blame a combination of illness and laziness for that), a Christmassy (although perhaps not festive) tune, and a 1980’s pop song. 1. Fresh – “Passing” (Played courtesy of Fresh)2. Kansas State Flower – “Burning Up” (Played courtesy of Kansas State Flower, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Townhouse Woods – “Julia And The Summer Day” (Played courtesy of Townhouse Woods, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Harrison Lemke – “Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night” (Played courtesy of Harrison Lemke, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. The Belly of Paris – “Macie Shot The Barn Owl” (Played courtesy of The Belly of Paris)6. Drew Wright – “Milngavie” (Played courtesy of Drew Wright, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Pinegrove – “New Friends” (Played courtesy of Pinegrove, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

I’m sorry. I bet you thought you were going to get away without having to suffer a podcast again this week, but unlucky. Here it is. And after the attempted slickness of last time, we’re back to the regular “as-live” nonsense. But at least there some decent music, including great new tracks from Townhouse Woods, The Belly of Paris, Trust Fund and more. 1. Townhouse Woods – “The Sweetest Treat” (Played courtesy of Townhouse Woods, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Drew Wright – “Glenlogie” (Played courtesy of Drew Wright, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Radiator Hospital – “Dark Sound” (Played courtesy of Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Martha – “Sycamore” (Played courtesy of Martha, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. The Belly of Paris – “Boys” (Played courtesy of The Belly of Paris)6. Trust Fund – “Dreamers” (Played courtesy of Trust Fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Surprise! It’s a podcast! Apologies for not producing a podcast for the last couple of weeks. Real work has been somewhat manic, especially on Thursdays, so the weekly rambling music fest has suffered somewhat. No matter, here it is. And it’s “properly” edited, so maybe… just maybe… a bit less mumbly and shambolic than normal. Maybe. This is because I’ve been addicted to listening to professional (or as I like to call them – real) podcasts for the last few weeks. Perhaps you can spot this by the choice of opening track… 1. Breakmaster Cylinder – “The Reply All Theme” (Played courtesy of Breakmaster Cylinder, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Young Attenborough – “Big Salad” (Played courtesy of Young Attenborough, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Mouni – “The Hoop” (Played courtesy of Mouni, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Housecats – “Miss You” (Played courtesy of Housecats, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Palm Springs – “The Last Hour” (Played courtesy of Palm Springs, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Trust Fund – “Football” (Played courtesy of Trust Fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Breakmaster Cylinder – “Westwood (Instrumental)” (Played courtesy of Breakmaster Cylinder, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Well this is a bit strange. I haven’t recorded a podcast during the hours of daylight for a while, and certainly not during the actual day. Turns out it’s just as shambolic during the afternoon as it is in the evening. I blame it on the fact I’m recording this on an empty stomach. Which reminds me… I need to put the tea on… 1. Lush Purr – “Rut” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. La Misma – “Kanizadi” (Played courtesy of LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. SHARDS – “Sad Sionara, Goodbye” (Played courtesy of Shards )4. Amber Arcades – “Constant’s Dream” (Played courtesy of Amber Arcades, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. les bicyclettes blanches – “Ich Wille Deinen Namen” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)6. Radiator Hospital – “Night Out” (Played courtesy of Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Dearness – “It’s OK, You’re Fine” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

It’s school vacation week here in Edinburgh. Which means very little for me since Edinburgh Man Junior is still at nursery, although for everyone else who I work with it means 5 days of child wrangling. So basically I’m on my own in work for a week. As such I spent much of the day “working” in Artisan Roast. This was mostly nice and chilled out. Except for the time about 20 people tried to squeeze into the place. One guy even live streamed the queue on “Periscope”. I’m not entirely sure why anyone would wish to do such a thing, let alone watch it. Although apparently people from Moscow “said hello”. So if that was you, I was the guy in the background with his head down attempting to ignore the whole thing. 1. The Repossessors – “ride” (Played courtesy of The Repossessors, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. The Short Waves – “Lucky” (Played courtesy of The Short Waves, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Blitzen Trapper – “Nights Were Made For Love” (Played courtesy of Blitzen Trapper / archive.org)4. The War On Drugs – “Red Eyes” (Played courtesy of The War on Drugs / archive.org)5. Lo-Fi Fun Factory – “The Great Balloon Crime” (Played courtesy of Lo-Fi Fun Factory, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. MJLT – “Camel Spider” (Played courtesy of MJLT, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Another hastily prepared podcast. Actually, I quite like doing this on the hoof. I can’t believe I used to spend hours finely crafting the show only to incompetently bumble my way though it anyway. I reckon this “as live recording” is as good as any other – although I do tend to babble about my new phone way more than anyone (myself included) is likely to be interested in. The thing is, and to paraphrase “Clerks”, I shouldn’t even really be here – I should have got my ass into gear and have gone to see Low in Glasgow tonight. But I didn’t. So you get this show instead. The sacrifices I make for my “art”… 1. Family Selection Box – “breaking all the pieces apart” (Played courtesy of Family Selection Box, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. HIGH SUNN – “Long Distance” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)3. HEHFU – “Flowers” (Played courtesy of HEHFU)4. A.H.Doune – “Spinning Records” (Played courtesy of A.H. Doune)5. Low – “Sunflower” (Played courtesy of Live Music Archive / Low)6. Lame Drivers – “Frozen Egg” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)

Too much coffeeeeeee!!!! I seem to be speaking at a bazillion miles an hour tonight in the first podcast for a few months. The reason? I may have partaken in a late afternoon single-origin double-espresso. Oh dear. Well we’ll know for next time won’t we? I’ve made a decision too – and it’s not just the caffeine talking. The podcast is coming back! Weekly. Not live. And of arbitrary length – hopefully at least 20 minutes. But at least it’s back! Hooray! 1. Foster Carrots – “drowning” (Played courtesy of Foster Carrots, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Younger Us – “Rite Of Passage” (Played courtesy of Younger Us, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Golden Arm – “Jesus Preserve Us” (Played courtesy of Golden Arm)4. Plain Dog – “Really Wanna Dance” (Played courtesy of Plain Dog, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. The Big Parade – “Intentions” (Played courtesy of The Big Parade, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Delta Mainline – “Vultures” (Played courtesy of Fox Box Records)7. Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built” (Played courtesy of Polyvinyl Records)

Ah, the calm before the storm. I spent lunchtime working today in Princes Street Gardens before the craziness of the Edinburgh Festival starts tomorrow. Is it always this insane? I think it’s stepped up a notch this year, especially in terms of the corporate and advertising nonsense. There are advertising structures EVERYWHERE. And all for terrible looking shows. I hate those posters that are parodies of movie posters or something. Surely that suggests you lack imagination… why would I want to go and see a show based on photoshop skills rather than talent? That said, I’ll be doing a show on Edinburgh’s festival radio station Fresh Fringe again this year! Every Thursday at the earlier time of 6pm. 6pm until 8pm. Drive time. If an internet based radio station has a drive time. 1. By Toutatis – “Into The Woods” (Played courtesy of By Toutatis)2. Seconds – “Crawl Space” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)3. digitalanalogue – “CAFÉ ROYAL (Difficult Conversation)” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)4. Jonnie Common – “Summer is For Going Places” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)5. Lowtide – “Spring” (Played courtesy of Low Tide, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Wozniak – “Wings Of Pegasus” (Played courtesy of Wozniak)7. Entertainment for the Braindead – “Clouds And Swallows” (Played courtesy of entertainment for the braindead, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Oh hello podcast listeners! Apologies that it’s being so long since the last show. Blah, blah work, blah blah chronic pain… Anyway, podcast 211 is here now, so let’s not say any more about it. That picture there is a bit of the cover of John Darnielle’s book “Wolf in White Van”. Is it any good? I haven’t read it yet, but he’s talking about it at the Edinburgh Book Festival this year so I thought I should read it beforehand. I just need to finish this shonky 1970’s Arthur C Clarke sci-fi book about enigmatic aliens that I’m currently reading. Anyway, what’s in the show? Music! Great music, and bad chat. Nothing changes. 1. SHARPTOOTH – “Queen Of Scots” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)2. Spit-Take – “Hide My Eyes” (Played courtesy of Ice Age Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Ours Blond – “What a piece of work is H.Ford” (Played courtesy of Ours Blond, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. The Mountain Goats – “Song For Dennis Brown (Live)” (Played courtesy of archive.org)5. Surface Tension – “Surface Tension (single)” (Played courtesy of Surface Tension, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Useless Grant – “The Last Tree in The South” (Played courtesy of Useless Grant, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. the valenteens – “So Thin” (Played courtesy of the valenteens, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. Waylon Thornton – “Strange Looking Child” (Played courtesy of Waylon Thornton, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

What does that tin sign say that you can buy in every tourist trap place in the world..? “Do stupid things faster and with more energy”? I think that’s what’s happened here. I’ve foolishly increased my caffeine intake recently, and for the last few days I’ve had two long blacks each morning in place of my usual one. This seems fine while I’m working during the day, but by the time the evening comes around my body is still wide awake, while my brain is barely functional. As this podcast demonstrates. First of all, the show was recorded on my phone because I forgot to charge up the iPad. So apologies for the dodgy(er) quality. Secondly my brain was less engaged than normal, so there is a whole lot of rambling. Luckily, the music is aces. 1. Pinact – “Everybody Says” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)2. PineConeWisdom – “Soaring Eagle” (Played courtesy of Secret Editions)3. Honeymoon – “Leaves” (Played courtesy of Honeymoon, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Labasheeda – “Head” (Played courtesy of Labasheeda, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Red Trees – “Driving Just To Drive” (Played courtesy of Red Trees, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. cop graveyard – “staying upright” (Played courtesy of CHEESUS CRUST RECORDS, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. The Holy Alimonies – “The Reason” (Played courtesy of The Holy Alimonies, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. Wozniak – “Snow Effect” (Played courtesy of Wozniak)

Here’s a tip for any would-be professional podcasters – if you make a playlist more than three weeks ago it’s always a good idea to listen to it again before you record the show – just in case you’ve gone off any of the tracks. As perhaps happened on this week’s show. I feel awful about it – I’ve never done that before. Many apologies – especially for the artist in question. I normally only ever play tracks that I really like. I must of been in a funny mood when I chose it. Anyway, see if you can guess which one it will be. Regarding this week’s photo – you’ll just have to listen to the show to find out what the score is with Q The Winged Serpent there. 1. Los Tentakills – “Out To Play” (Played courtesy of Los Tentakills, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Tenkiame – “Candy” (Played courtesy of Tenkiame, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Former Babies – “Growing Up With Two Brothers” (Played courtesy of Former Babies)4. Byron Siren – “Generations” (Played courtesy of Byron Siren, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Crystal Desert – “Trade Ambition/*” (Played courtesy of Crystal Desert, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. oh! osprey – “Allison” (Played courtesy of oh! osprey, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Hot Dolphin – “Bodysnatcher” (Played courtesy of Hot Dolphin, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. Malandros – “Mess of Me” (Played courtesy of Malandros, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Today I bunked off work in the afternoon and went to the degree show at ECA. I moaned during the podcast that it wasn’t as good as the last couple of years… but as I think about it now I reckon I was a bit unfair. There was lots of interesting work on display – I’ll have to pop back before the show finishes this weekend. Anyway, this photo was taken from the balcony in the main hall. That chap down there was singing Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely”. Quite why he was singing one of the worst Stevie Wonder songs I’m not entirely sure. I didn’t want to venture nearer and find out. On the podcast itself… Well, it was rather swiftly curtailed. I’d planned for a 45 minute long show, but it turned out the new streaming service I was using only had 30 minutes left (after I’d been testing it for 30 minutes before the show). So this is a short episode. Apologies! 1. Les Frères Bandini – “Rabbit in a log” (Played courtesy of Les Frères Bandini, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Baker Island – “Spanish Trails” (Played courtesy of Baker Island)3. Honeymoon – “Halo” (Played courtesy of Honeymoon, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Twin Peaks – “Mirror of Time” (Played courtesy of Twin Peaks, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Roman Lakes – “The Sparrow” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)6. Barone – “Come Home” (Played courtesy of Barone, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

The podcast returns after a short vacation to New York City! Today’s rambling tales cover such subject matter as lactose intolerant sickness and the playgrounds of NYC. Also, many apologies if you attempted to listen to this show live. Dodgy internet issues plagued the show, and the web connection seemed to give out halfway through. Hopefully the recording will be fine. I must sort this out before attempting another live show. Music-wise, it’s definitely got a bit of a Brooklyn vibe, with tracks from Las Lanas, The Planes, Toby Goodshank and more. 1. Toby Goodshank – “Baby I Feel Like I Just Got Cut In Half” (Played courtesy of Toby Goodshank)2. West – “Four Ships” (Played courtesy of West, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. The Just Joans – “Your Pain is a Joke Next to Mines (early demo version)” (Played courtesy of EardrumsPop)4. Las Lanas – “Carry Me” (Played courtesy of Las Lanas)5. Baifan – “Oh No I Don’t” (Played courtesy of Baifan, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Townhouse Woods – “Stupid Hope” (Played courtesy of Townhouse Woods, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. The Planes – “Feed” (Played courtesy of The Planes, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. P.S. Eliot – “Mood Ring” (Played courtesy of P.S. Eliot, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Ahem. Look, in my defence I did say that the last podcast was going to be the last REGULARLY SCHEDULED podcast for a while. And it is, what? 9 or 10 days since the last one? So that’s irregular. Otherwise this is basically what you’ve come to expect. Rambling and music. This time the rambling is from my new standing desk contraption – aka a chest of drawers with a half open drawer and strategically placed planks of wood. There is a chance the whole thing may collapse on top of me during the show. 1. Poor Things – “No Way Jose” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)2. OOPS – “Miss Yourself” (Played courtesy of OOPS, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. dreambook – “Rare Lapse” (Played courtesy of dreambook, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Lowpines – “Salt Tales” (Played courtesy of EardrumsPop)5. Featherfin – “If You Were Coming in the Fall (featuring Alison Eales)” (Played courtesy of EardrumsPop)6. DIET CIG – “Pool Boyz” (Played courtesy of DIET CIG)

So this year I went off to Record Store Day with the express intention of buying one record at the most. It’s not because of some fashionable stand against the concept, more just a lack of enthusiasm for the whole thing. So I bought one record, and spent more time in the Library reading books to Edinburgh Man Junior than I spent in any record shops. How times have changed. Unfortunately, when I got home I remembered that the stylus (and cartridge – for these things aren’t separate) was broken. So I had to go back out into town and spend £80… Yes, £80(!) on a new cartridge. I have a feeling that £80 was how much the whole turntable cost me back in my student days when I purchased it via a classified advert in the back of the Edinburgh Herald and Post. So in the end I spent as much money as normal. At least the record was a nice colour. 1. OOPS – “Miss Yourself” (Played courtesy of OOPS, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Dog Legs – “Things I’ll Never Be” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)3. The Dropout Patrol – “Beautiful Noise” (Played courtesy of The Dropout Patrol, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. late spring – “harmony korine” (Played courtesy of Late Spring, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Man Behind Tree – “It Might Get Better on Pills” (Played courtesy of SPÄTI PALACE, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Split Visions – “Band-Aid Blues” (Played courtesy of Split Visions)7. The Wednesday Club – “Trust Thing” (Played courtesy of Cath n Dad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Let’s make this quick. I’m under the weather AGAIN! How many illnesses must Edinburgh Man Junior bring into this house before my immunse system shutsdown completely. My throat is sore again this week so it’s very much a light on chat show. No really. Honestly. 1. Dog Legs – “Holiday” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)2. Storm the Palace – “Popular Science” (Played courtesy of Storm the Palace)3. Henry & Fleetwood – “A Perfect Mess” (Played courtesy of Olive Grove Records)4. Man meets Bear – “Mono Cliffs” (Played courtesy of ur audiovisual)5. Under Bare Poles – “Salt of the Sea” (Played courtesy of Under Bare Poles, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Dressed Like Wolves – “Trying To Walk Off Into The Sea But It’s Too Late” (Played courtesy of Dressed Like Wolves)7. The Last Battle – “Viv Nicholson” (Played courtesy of The Last Battle)

So last night I went to see Tigercats, Plastic Animals, and Fever Dream at Henry’s Cellar Bar. It was the first standing up gig I’ve been at all year! I was going to go out again tonight and see Stanley Brinks and Freschard, but more than 14 hours of standing yesterday seems to have had an adverse reaction on this old man’s back. However, earlier on today, before I’d decided to spend this evening lying down rather than tapping my foot to French anti-folk, I recorded this podcast as I walked to work. Yep – it’s one of those outside broadcasts recording on an iPhone! 1. Nixon – “Too Aware” (Played courtesy of Cath and Dad Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Plastic Animals – “Ghosts” (Played courtesy of Plastic Animals)3. Clocked Out – “Faultlines” (Played courtesy of Clocked Out, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Bad Snakes – “Malas Serpientes” (Played courtesy of Bhang Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Horse Lords – “Macaw (Drew Daniel Remix)” (Played courtesy of Horse Lords, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Trust fund – “Sadness” (Played courtesy of Trust fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Under Bare Poles – “Alone in the Desert” (Played courtesy of Under Bare Poles, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

On tonight’s podcast: 1) I use a flimsy looking iPad stand – let’s hope it doesn’t fall over halfway through with “hilarious” consequences. 2) Edinburgh Man Junior sings random lyrics to “The Farmers in the Dell” loudly from the other room. No doubt this isn’t picked up by the microphone and you probably assume it’s all in my head. 3) I have notes! On paper! And I manage to get even more confused as a result. 4) I summarily dismiss the talents of the creator of one of the seminal TV shows of the last century because of the way he ate a sandwich. 1. Adam Stafford – “Atheist Money” (Played courtesy of Adam Stafford / Song by Toad)2. Kimberly Jean – “My Coyote Ain’t Wild Anymore” (Played courtesy of Kimberly Jean, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Norn – “Balor” (Played courtesy of Moving Furniture Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. the Nervous Ticks – “Purity Control” (Played courtesy of The Nervous Ticks, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. tinmouth – “the ledge” (Played courtesy of tinmouth, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Time for another exciting edition of the Edinburgh Man Podcast! And again, it’s not a live show. I’ve done something to the live server so that it won’t stream for more than 5 minutes. I will fix it at some point, but not tonight because, as always, I’ve left it all to the last minute. Actually, I haven’t left everything to the last minute. I did a whole load of preparation for tonight’s show, including writing notes while I had my coffee this morning! Shocking. Will this professionalism be reflected in the quality of the show? Probably not. 1. Rough Shape – “Michigan State Hospital” (Played courtesy of Rough Shape, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Sei Yamamoto – “Hakuro-jo Castle” (Played courtesy of Sei Yamamoto, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Garden Of Elks – “This Morning We Are Astronauts” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)4. Fake Species – “We Are The Ones” (Played courtesy of Fake Species, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Winter – “Strange Emotions” (Played courtesy of Winter, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Apache Viking – “Magic Dudes” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)7. Woodpigeon – “When You Look For Trouble, Trouble Comes” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)

Oh, hello. Apologies for the lack of podcasts for the last two weeks. For the first week I came down with an unpleasant dose of tonsillitis, so I thought it best to postpone. And this time last week we were off to the sick kids hospital with Edinburgh Man Junior, so podcasting wasn’t really at the forefront of our minds. Anyway, the good news is that everyone is healthy again so normal service can resume. It’s that all important podcast number 200! Except it’s not really. I suspect podcast number 177 was actually the 200th show. So on that note there’s not much special about tonight’s show. Well – other than the usual outstanding podcasting professionalism, of course. 1. The Tuts – “Do I Have to Look for Love?” (Played courtesy of The Tuts)2. Jonnie Common – “Binary 101” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)3. DIET CIG – “Breathless” (Played courtesy of DIET CIG)4. the second hand marching band – “A Dance to Half Death” (Played courtesy of the second hand marching band, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. David Thomas Broughton & Juice – “In Service” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)6. olivia blu – “spirits like moths” (Played courtesy of olivia blu, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

No live podcast tonight I’m afraid. But there is this one… this one was recorded last night. Dr Nic was out last night and Edinburgh Man Junior seemed to be rather soundly asleep, so I thought I’d record the podcast 24 hours early. It also seems like Dr Nic and I haven’t had a night in for ages, so if I did a pre-record then we’d have Thursday evening to ourselves. I realise that sounds romantic, but to be quite honest those episodes of House of Cards aren’t going to watch themselves. 1. Cat Smell – “Revenge Song” (Played courtesy of Cat Smell)2. Lizard Kisses – “In The Morning” (Played courtesy of Lizard Kisses / Bleeding Gold Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Low – “Starfire” (Played courtesy of Low / archive.org)4. Minor Miracles – “Don’t Say Anything” (Played courtesy of Minor Miracles)5. Brilliant Beast – “No Fate” (Played courtesy of Brilliant Beast, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Go Get ‘Em, Tiger – “Waiting for…” (Played courtesy of Go Get Em Tiger, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

It’s happening. I’m getting addicted to coffee again. Look! I’ve got a full card of stamps from Artisan Roast so the next one is free! This is how they get you… Earlier on this week the soundtrack to my morning coffee in Artisan was Django Reinhardt, and as a result I felt compelled to play some on the podcast. If you’re not aware of the “78rpm and Cylinder Music Collection” at archive.org I suggest you check it out. There’s a goldmine of the most incredible music from the first half of the 20th century. Apart from the crackles and somewhat lo-fi recording they still sound fresh to this day. I could get lost in there… 1. Leggy – “Peach” (Played courtesy of Leggy, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Nice Try – “teen fiction” (Played courtesy of Nice Try)3. Tape Waves – “Hanging On” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)4. P.H.F. – “CRY-ON” (Played courtesy of Crystal Magic Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli – “Japanese Sandman” (Played courtesy of archive.org / Public Domain)6. Cat Smell – “Don’t Wake Me Up” (Played courtesy of Cat Smell)

Hmmm… The podcast is about to start in 5 minutes and it looks like Bandcamp’s website is down for maintenance. Not a problem for music but I sort of rely on it for the information about the bands and tracks I play on the show. In fact, I 100% rely on it and if it doesn’t come back then the chat is going to be pretty thin on the ground. I suppose it’s not as bad as the bands who rely on it for actually money – that’s probably a bit more annoying. Anyway, this week I have been walking up and down Edinburgh’s canal. Look – there’s a photo of it the other day after it had been snowing. Isn’t it lovely. Sigh. If that’s the quality of the banter you’re in for a tough 30 minutes. 1. Nice Try – “no good” (Played courtesy of Nice Try)2. G.L.O.S.S. – “Lined Lips And Spiked Bats” (Played courtesy of G.L.O.S.S., Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. The Ropes – “America Will Copy” (Played courtesy of Discos de Kirlian)4. Lizard Kisses – “And The Sun Will Shine For Only Us (Accordion)” (Played courtesy of Lizard Kisses, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. P.H.F. – “I.D.W.” (Played courtesy of Crystal Magic Records, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. T-Shirt Weather – “(Don’t) Hold Your Breath” (Played courtesy of T-Shirt Weather, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Geeshie Wiley – “Last Kind Words” (Played courtesy of archive.org)

Hopefully the torrential rain outside the window at Edinburgh Man towers doesn’t get picked up by the microphone on this week’s Tuesday night podcast. It’s been snowy, cold, sunny (for a short while at least), sleety and rainy today. I was supposed to pick up the scooter today from a garage out in the wilds of East Lothian. I decided not to bother. Last time that sort of thing happened it wouldn’t start by the time I did go and pick it up. Hopefully this won’t happen again. Enough rambling. Tonight’s show includes music from Colour Me Wednesday, a new single on Odd Box Records from T-Shirt Weather, and a track from the LP that’s on the Voyager space crafts. Yep. 1. Colour Me Wednesday – “Sweaters” (Played courtesy of Colour Me Wednesday, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Mega Gem – “We Got Away” (Played courtesy of Mega Gem, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. Spot Collins – “Tall Drink of Water (Sun Brewed Session)” (Played courtesy of Spot Collins, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Robin Mitchell – “Smoke Billows” (Played courtesy of Robin Mitchell, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. T-Shirt Weather – “Flutter Through The Winter” (Played courtesy of T-Shirt Weather, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Blind Willie Johnson – “Dark Was The Night” (Played courtesy of archive.org)

The second podcast of the week! I’m not totally convinced I’ve got this thirty minute podcast thing sorted out – it feels so weird. It’s also a bit strange because it’s the second podcast using my DIY standing podcasting station – which is basically a collection of boxes stacked randomly. At any point the show may abruptly end because I’ve knocked something over in some sort of podcast jenga. Anyway, music-wise we kick off with a remix of Wozniak’s Five Star, a new track from Brooklyn’s Arm Candy, and a whole loads more besides. 1. Wozniak – “Five Star (in violet remix)” (Played courtesy of Wozniak)2. Arm Candy – “Lounge Lizard” (Played courtesy of Arm Candy, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. shores – “litany” (Played courtesy of shores)4. FEATURE – “Tourism Fiction” (Played courtesy of FEATURE)5. Trust fund – “Pay each other back” (Played courtesy of Trust fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. RED HEAT – “DYNASTY” (Played courtesy of Steak and Cake Records)

Ahahahah. I’m already regretting this two podcasts a week lark and I haven’t even started the first one. Hopefully you didn’t listen live, and instead went to see Deerhoof in Glasgow. In a spectacular babysitting fail I’m unable to go and see one of my favourite ever bands. Organisational disaster. Never mind, there’s a packed musically eclectic podcast for you today including multiple tracks from Olympia’s G.L.O.S.S from the release of the week! 1. G.L.O.S.S. – “G.L.O.S.S. (We’re From The Future)” (Played courtesy of G.L.O.S.S., Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Deerhoof – “We Do Parties” (Played courtesy of Polyvinyl Records)3. Gleemer – “Party Girls” (Played courtesy of Gleemer)4. Split Visions – “All Day Long” (Played courtesy of Split Visions)5. G.L.O.S.S. – “Masculine Artifice” (Played courtesy of G.L.O.S.S., Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. The Ropes – “Love Is A Chain Store” (Played courtesy of Discos de Kirlian)7. G.L.O.S.S. – “Outcast Stomp” (Played courtesy of G.L.O.S.S., Released under a Creative Commons licence)

Back when I started this podcast I made it 30 minutes long. Partially because I had no idea what I was doing, but mostly because I thought that 30 minutes was a good length of time for a new music podcast. Over the years it hass grown in size to 45-60 minutes in length for a variety of reasons. However, recently I’ve been listening to lots more podcast during my commute, and I still think there is a sweet spot round about half an hour. So, as an experiment, we’re reverting to 30 minute long podcasts for a few weeks. I don’t want you to feel like you’re being short changed though, so there’ll be two a week! Starting next week. 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In other news I shaved my beard off. My chin is cold and my son laughs hysterically at me. 1. FEATURE – “Wisdom Teeth” (Played courtesy of FEATURE)2. Spot Collins – “The Years” (Played courtesy of Spot Collins, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. warcries – “ZODIAC” (Played courtesy of Warcries, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Collapsible Mountains – “Laid Plans” (Played courtesy of Collapsible Mountains)5. The Belly of Paris – “Sockburn Wyrm” (Played courtesy of The Belly of Paris)6. Laundry League – “Lethologica 2” (Played courtesy of Laundry League, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Trust fund – “Cut me out” (Played courtesy of Trust fund, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

What a day. Today was the day I tried (and loved using) a standing desk. I know, I’m about two years too late to this fad, but now, as I sit (SIT!) at my normally podcasting console I wish I had a standing desk for that too. That said, I’m a bit shattered. I guess standing up for most of the day probably contributed to that somewhat. In fact, I’m really looking forward to lying down. On the podcast I talk at moderate length about standing desks, porridge (yep) and poo filled soft play areas. If only I’d stuck by my promise last week not to talk much. 1. This Heel – “Mars About To Leave” (Played courtesy of This Heel, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Arsenic! – “Knowledge Is Porridge” (Played courtesy of Arsenic, Released under a Creative Commons licence)3. POWERXCHUCK – “Urban Mayhem (Tarp Surf)” (Played courtesy of PowerXChunk, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. Lucy Cait – “Say Aye” (Played courtesy of Folkroom Presents, Released under a Creative Commons licence)5. Nodding by the Fire – “Nothing gold can stay” (Played courtesy of Nodding by the Fire, Released under a Creative Commons licence)6. Bulldog Skin – “Wet Coast” (Played courtesy of Bulldown Skin, Released under a Creative Commons licence)7. Albino Father – “WTTV” (Played courtesy of Albino Father, Released under a Creative Commons licence)8. Le Thug – “Outer Hebridean” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)9. Uniform Motion – “No Fun” (Played courtesy of Uniform Motion, Released under a Creative Commons licence)10. Laundry League – “Slown” (Played courtesy of Laundry League, Released under a Creative Commons licence)

It’s the first rambling podcast of the year… and I’m not ready for it. Firstly I couldn’t even find the cables that would allow me to broadcast live. And secondly I had at least four, maybe five, abortive attempts at starting the show. We got there in the end though. I also have a new years resolution – if I don’t have anything interesting to say I’m just going to play some music. How did I get on so far? You decide. 1. Sei Yamamoto – “Wild Cat Stomp [Mono Mix]” (Played courtesy of Sei Yamamoto, Released under a Creative Commons licence)2. Deerhoof – “Exit Only” (Played courtesy of Polyvinyl Records)3. ANANA SOUND – “C’mon Tigre – Fédération Tunisienne De Football” (Played courtesy of Anana Sound, Released under a Creative Commons licence)4. The Son(s) – “On The Forth We Float” (Played courtesy of Olive Grove Records)5. Sweethearts of The Prison Rodeo – “Vulture People” (Played courtesy of Sweethearts of The Prison Rodeo)6. Gleemer – “Workout” (Played courtesy of Gleemer)7. H. Grimace – “Imogen” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)8. Le Thug – “Basketball Land” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)

It’s the end of year podcast – the last one of 2014. As such I’m tucking into an array of left over Christmas food and drink, including a nice red ale and the remnants of a cheese selection. All the good cheeses have gone mind you, and I’m stuck with Wensleydale and Cranberry. There’s also a gingerbread house… although that’s been kicking around for a couple of weeks so I suspect it’s not a great idea to start on that. Anyway, more importantly it’s the second half of the best tracks from 2014 as voted by the listeners of the show. Some fantastic selections in there, and the number one track is absolutely spot on if you ask me. 24. Dressed Like Wolves – “Death Of Girls” (Played courtesy of Dressed Like Wolves)23. Wozniak – “Paper Hat” (Played courtesy of Wozniak)22. Radiator Hospital – “Fireworks” (Played courtesy of Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)21. ballboy – “JK Rowling changed my vote from No to Yes!” (Played courtesy of ballboy)20. Meursault – “Dinosaur Act (Low)” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad)19. Lady North – “Bum Jiggy” (Played courtesy of )18. Stanley Odd – “Son I Voted Yes” (Played courtesy of Stanley Odd)17. Wozniak – “El Maresme” (Played courtesy of Wozniak)16. Virgin of the Birds – “Every Revelry” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)15. The Last Battle – “You & Me” (Played courtesy of The Last Battle)14. Radiator Hospital – “Cut Your Bangs” (Played courtesy of Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)13. Sparrow & the Workshop – “One Brush” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)12. Wozniak – “Five Star (single mix)” (Played courtesy of Wozniak / Morningside Young Team)11. Schwervon! – “Undertow” (Played courtesy of Schwervon!)10. Meursault – “One Day This’ll All Be Fields (Organ Grinders Monkey Version)” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad)9. Dressed Like Wolves – “There Is Always An Exception” (Played courtesy of Dressed Like Wolves)8. Bastard Mountain – “Meadow Ghosts” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)7. The Last Battle – “None Of That” (Played courtesy of The Last Battle)6. Jonnie Common – “Crumbs” (Played courtesy of http://songbytoadrecords.com)5. The Cherry Wave – “Whitey” (Played courtesy of The Cherry Wave)4. Bastard Mountain – “Palisade” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records)3. The Son(s) – “Death, with Castanets” (Played courtesy of Olive Grove Records)2. Book Group – “Here is Too Near” (Played courtesy of Book Group)1. Withered Hand – “California” (Played courtesy of Fortuna POP! )

I have port (both store bought and home made) and a thumb piano. This can only mean it’s the first part of the annual Edinburgh Man end-of-year poll results show. Throughout the month of December listeners to the podcast have been voting for their five favourites tracks from 2014 that were played on the show. These votes have been counted and crunched and the resulting list will be played over two shows. This is the first one – tracks 50 down to number 25. A word of warning – I consume two glasses of port throughout the podcast and there is some rambling as a result. Next time I’ll stick to Christmas tea. Honest. 50. The Belly of Paris – “There Was No Snake” (Played courtesy of The Belly of Paris)49. Siobhan Wilson – “Dear God” (Played courtesy of Song, by Toad Records)48. Tape Waves – “All I Can See” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records)47. No Kill – “Big Muff Scream” (Played courtesy of No Kill)46. Townhouse Woods – “Cricket Hymn, Pt. I” (Played courtesy of Townhouse Woods, Released under a Creative Commons licence)45. Trick Mammoth – “Candy Darling” (Played courtesy of WIAIWYA)44. Ivor MacGyver (The Spook School + The Just Joans) – “Saliva” (Played courtesy of Eardrums Pop, Released under a Creative Commons licence)43. David Thomas Broughton & Juice – “In Service” (Played courtesy of Song, by Toad Records)42. Radiator Hospital – “Blue Gown” (Played courtesy of Radiator Hospital, Released under a Creative Commons licence)41. Bastard Mountain – “Swam Like Sharks” (Played courtesy of Song, by Toad Records)40. Book Group – “Get Up And Go” (Played courtesy of Book Group)39. Star Wheel Press – “Multiple Personality Murder” (Played courtesy of Dull and Indifferent)38. The Saurs – “Close-up” (Played courtesy of The Saurs, Released under a Creative Commons licence)37. Nallo – “Isla Vista” (Played courtesy of Nallo / Ecstattic Studio)36. Colour Me Wednesday – “Half A Life” (Played courtesy of Colour Me Wednesday, Released under a Creative Commons licence)35. KEEL HER – “(I Hate It) When You Look at Me” (Played courtesy of KEEL HER, Released under a Creative Commons licence)34. Randolph’s Leap – “Foolishness Of Youth” (Played courtesy of Randolph’s Leap)33. Stanley Odd – “Pastimes” (Played courtesy of Stanley Odd)32. joyride! – “jump start” (Played courtesy of joyride)31. CRUISING – “You Made Me Do That” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records)30. Bikini Jesus – “Under A Spell” (Played courtesy of Bikini Jesus)29. Love Starved Women of Beatnik Island – “Are You a Song?” (Played courtesy of Love Starved Women of Beatnik Island, Released under a Creative Commons licence)28. the second hand marching band – “This is the Story” (Played courtesy of the second hand marching band, Released under a Creative Commons licence)27. Cat Smell – “Cheap Date” (Played courtesy of Cat Smell)26. eagleowl – “Life We Knew” (Played courtesy of wiaiwya)25. Yusuf Azak – “Fuel (Piano Version)” (Played courtesy of Gerry Loves Records)

Ah, the last regular podcast of the year. And the good news for me is that I can now drink again. To celebrate I’ve cracked open the Aldi Tawny Port (which is rather nice) and pulled together the most chilled out, and slightly festive playlist that I could managed. In fact, I was tidying up this week and found some homemade white “port” lurking at the back of a cupboard in a demijohn. I haven’t tasted it yet, but took a whiff and if nothing else it smells fairly alcoholic. Perhaps next week’s first part of the end-of-year poll may have to be fuelled by this questionable liquid. 1. Randolph’s Leap – “One More Sleep ’til Christmas” (Played courtesy of Randolph’s Leap) 2. eagleowl – “Clean the Night” (Played courtesy of wiaiwya) 3. Lowpines – “Heavy hander” (Played courtesy of EardrumsPop, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 4. entertainment for the braindead – “An Answer” (Played courtesy of entertainment for the braindead) 5. Aunt Sis – “Heirs” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records) 6. Cloudkicker – “Sky Guide” (Played courtesy of Cloudkicker, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 7. Collapsible Mountains – “Lights Have Gone Out” (Played courtesy of Collapsible Mountains) 8. ballboy – “Merry Christmas to the Drunks, Merry Christmas to the Lovers” (Played courtesy of ballboy)

I don’t know why I’m bothering to do this podcast – it won’t be as riveting as Serial, right? You’ve been listening to Serial haven’t you? No? Well, stop reading this nonsense and go and listen to it right now. For some reason I thought there were only ten episodes of Serial so I held of starting it until they’d all been released. And this week I listened to them all while walking to and from work. Come rain or shine or snow… But I just finished episode 10 today and there are two more to go! So go and listen to them now. I need someone else to talk to about it. Meanwhile, on this podcast. Some music and stuff. Edinburgh Man #189 by Edinburgh Man on Mixcloud 1. Kid Canaveral – “Low Winter Sun” (Played courtesy of Kid Canaveral / Fence Records) 2. The Cherry Wave – “Culture ’90” (Played courtesy of The Cherry Wave) 3. SKINNY KIDS – “Stranger on the Highway” (Played courtesy of SKINNY KIDS) 4. Lowpines – “Call If You Need Me” (Played courtesy of Lowpines) 5. Like Mountains – “Call Me A Liar” (Played courtesy of Like Mountains, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 6. Collapsible Mountains – “Endings” (Played courtesy of Collapsible Mountains) 7. Witching Waves – “Fear Of Falling Down” (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records) 8. Wozniak – “Kreuzberg” (Played courtesy of Wozniak) Direct Download: Edinburgh Man #189

Regular listeners will remember that my MacBook died recently and I’ve been having to use an antiquated computer instead. Well, the good news is that thanks to potentially counterfeit spare parts from eBay it’s back up and running! So today’s image is the Mac as it went under the knife… or the screwdriver… So it’s working – albeit with a bit more sellotape than is probably to be recommended. Music-wise, great indie-pop from Madrid’s Deers (yes, I realised I’m late to the party with regards to their brilliance), a new track from By Toutatis singer Daniel Cochran Middle Eastern project The Belly of Paris, and from Last Battle singer’s Scott Longmuir’s Beard of Truth solo project. Edinburgh Man #188 by Edinburgh Man on Mixcloud 1. Jonnie Common – “Shark” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad) 2. Deers – “Castigadas en el Granero” (Played courtesy of Deers) 3. Beard Of Truth – “Prick” (Played courtesy of Beard Of Truth) 4. The Belly of Paris – “There Was No Snake” (Played courtesy of The Belly of Paris) 5. Dressed Like Wolves – “Particles” (Played courtesy of Dressed Like Wolves) 6. Stephen Otto Perry Band – “Feed The Ghost” (Played courtesy of Stephen Otto Perry) 7. VVHILE – “Wrong Face Wrong Palm” (Played courtesy of VVHILE, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 8. The Girl Fridas – “Dreaming” (Played courtesy of The Girl Fridas) 9. Randolph’s Leap – “Weatherman” (Played courtesy of Randolph’s Leap) Direct Download: Edinburgh Man #188

Tonight I’ve managed to cobble up an alternative computer for broadcasting the podcast live – the result of which means I’m podcasting with a massive screen in front of me. It feels almost professional, if it wasn’t for the fact I’ve fiddled with the microphone settings and can’t get it back to the way it used to be. I spend the whole podcast sitting very still because every little bump seems to make the sound go weird. In music news I managed to go to two gigs this week. Two! Jesus and Mary Chain last Friday and Cheatahs last Saturday. My legs have just about recovered and I try and give you rambling reviews of both gigs. Edinburgh Man #187 by Edinburgh Man on Mixcloud 1. Word Or Object – “The New Series of Doctor Who Upsets my Life” (Played courtesy of Dreamdark, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 2. Rambo – “Twist of shears” (Played courtesy of Lepers Productions, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 3. eagleowl – “Life We Knew” (Played courtesy of wiaiwya) 4. PEOPLE//TALK – “Remind Yourself” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records) 5. Dressed Like Wolves – “There Is Always An Exception” (Played courtesy of Dressed Like Wolves) 6. Qualia – “Circles” (Played courtesy of Qualia, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 7. Luno – “Valediction” (Played courtesy of Luno, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 8. Passion Pusher – “Couch King” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records) 9. Waylon Thornton – “Can’t Find Home” (Played courtesy of Waylon Thornton, Released under a Creative Commons licence) 10. Nan & The One Night Stands – “High Ceilings” (Played courtesy of Nan Turner) 11. Devil’s Coachwhip – “The Fire” (Played courtesy of Savage Wasteland Music Collective, Released under a Creative Commons licence) Direct Download: Edinburgh Man #187

Another new podcast and another new cup. Perhaps I should always make the photos for the podcast a picture of my current hot drink in my most recently purchased mug. This mug is from Edinburgh’s fantastic Artisan Roast. Coffee of distinction for sure. On today’s podcast I’m a bit grumpy. There are many contribution factors from technology with in-built obsolescence to peeing toddlers. What fun. Music-wise, tracks from the wonderful Jonnie Common, Wozniak, Stanley Odd and more. At least there’s good music to cheer me up. Edinburgh Man #186 by Edinburgh Man on Mixcloud 1. Jonnie Common – “Binary 101” (Played courtesy of Song by Toad Records) 2. Stanley Odd – “Pastimes” (Played courtesy of Stanley Odd) 3. The Planes – “Milk Maid” (Played courtesy of The Planes) 4. Wozniak – “Five Star (single mix)” (Played courtesy of Wozniak / Morningside Young Team) 5. Aunt Sis – “Charlie’s Imminent (But Scenic) Death” (Played courtesy of Bleeding Gold Records) 6. Kinbrae – “Past Tense” (Played courtesy of Common Records) 7. Witching Waves – “Better Run “ (Played courtesy of Soft Power Records) 8. Schwervon! – “Undertow” (Played courtesy of Schwervon!) Direct Download: Edinburgh Man #186