Coat Hooks!

Free download!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:51:28 +0000

There’s a free download of a new song, ‘Popcorn Blues’, over at our Bandcamp!

artwork by Mikey Lland.

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:04:03 +0000

artwork by Mikey Lland.

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Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:10:40 +0000

Mixmixes.

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:47:27 +0000

Listening to the final mixes of the new EP. Can’t wait to get this guy out there. Watch this space.

-Andrew.

Name Changing!

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:50:13 +0100

We are now simply called Coat Hooks. I got fed up of the long-winded title.

In other news, the new EP is about to get mixed! I planned on writing an online diary chronicling its recording, but things moved swiftly. I’m very excited about it, but more on that closer to its release!

-Andrew

Recording.

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:28:00 +0100

Recording.

EP #2: Day 1.

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:09:57 +0100

Neil and I swung by the studio tonight to begin recording our second EP; officially ending our time pumping, breathing and performing only The Whittling.

Once again, we’re working with producer David Anderson at his home studio, Android Acoustics. Tonight we captured some tasty beats to a couple of new guys (‘To the Staring Husks!’ and ‘The Fox is Still Standing’). I’m excited.

I’m also excited about our forthcoming gig at King Tut’s, which you should totally come to. We’re supporting Cattle & Cane, and new to the Coat Hooks ranks for the evening are Sunshine Social multi-instrumentalist and all-round star, Nav Noorbakhsh, and a man of fine taste, Andy McKinnon.

do it!

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:20:17 +0100

do it!

After a lovely evening at King Tut’s, I’m now off to...

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0100

After a lovely evening at King Tut’s, I’m now off to Edinburgh to perform at Loch Awe’s first birthday gig.

ReverieT

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:52:48 +0100

This isn’t Coat Hooks related, but I’d thought I’d put up a massive THANK YOU to those who came along to see Reverieme play at T in the Park this weekend.

We had an absolute blast, and playing at the same festival as Weezer, Foo Fighters, Roddy Woomble, Jimmy Eat World and Slash made my brain melt. The other T Break acts I that managed to catch (Woodenbox, Thrum, Boycotts, Conquering Animal Sound, Sucioperro, United Fruit, Evaline and Romance) were all mighty fine and wonderful. What a lovely weekend.

When nights become days.

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:31:01 +0100

The past few days have been spent in Edinburgh, recording with Matthew and his fellow Loch Awe compatriot, Jack McKay Fletcher.

Amidst windy journeys to Arthur’s Seat, delicious lunches, disagreements, agreements, raspberryade, and general merriment, the three of us have recorded a wee split EP, which will be released in the near future! My eyes are now suitably dry and crusty from forgetting to pack additional contact lenses.

July 28th!

Mon, 16 May 2011 21:48:09 +0100

July 28th!

Oh man, oh my, oh me.

Mon, 16 May 2011 11:44:02 +0100

This summer, I’ll be playing with Reverieme, at T in the Park and Wickerman! Exciting times, indeed.

Also, a couple of Coat Hooks-related interviews went up last week. One with Last Year’s Girl, and the other with Peenko. Have a wee read if you haven’t already!

Tomorrow night, I’ll be playing and singing with...

Sun, 08 May 2011 22:31:00 +0100

Tomorrow night, I’ll be playing and singing with Reverieme, as we support beloved indie-popsters, Damon and Naomi, at The Captain’s Rest. Come along, if you’re free!

I ain't no lamp.

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:04:03 +0100

Consider yourself revamped, Tumblr!

Since I last posted, the EP has popped out. People seem to be enjoying it, which is nice, so thank you, those of you who picked up a copy, or listened to it on Spotify or Bandcamp. I really appreciate it!

I imagine I’ll start posting grizzly band stories here on a regular basis, but for now, here’s a wee collection of Whittling-related quotes:

“I must admit, I was pretty damn impressed.”
Peenko.

“It’s a great EP. Then again, what do you expect when some of Scotland’s finest folkies all get together!”
Kowalskiy.

“Reminiscent of Idlewild at the height of their powers, my only gripe is that the EP is over too soon.”
It’s Bloggerin’ Time.

“Chock full of jangly guitars and sing-a-long melodies.”
Elba Sessions.

“Lindsay comes highly recommended.”
Last Year’s Girl.

Lovely. Now here’s the wee guy hanging out with some cool cats.

Self-promotion over. I’m off to listen to the new Fleet Foxes album again.

Hope you are all well!

-Andrew.

These just arrived.

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:47:36 +0000

These just arrived.

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Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:47:34 +0000

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Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:39:28 +0000

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Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:27:11 +0000

January 4th, 2011.

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:24:30 +0000

Recording is done! Artwork is mostly done! and the EP is getting mixed. On Thursday, we’re getting some snaps taken, and by the end of the month release plans, the launch gig, and a whole bunch of other stuff will be finally finalised.

All is well.

-Andrew.