Coming Up on Song, by Toad
Hello people. Sorry for the fact that this whole website has pretty much gone to shit over the last few days. I was working myself into the ground during the buildup to Homegame, and while I was out there I didn’t really stop, so it’s been a bit mental. Then we got back late yesterday, I did a Fresh Air Session, and today was the Mumford & Sons Toad Session and in about five hours I’m flying out to South by Southwest, so erm… yes, I’m fucked. Still I’m not planning on doing anything productive at all in Austin, so I should be able to get my shit vaguely in gear while I’m out there.
However, in order to reassure you that I am not just pissing about like some sort of gadfly and neglecting the site I can give you something of a list of cool stuff to expect over the coming month or so on Song, by Toad:
1. Podcast: Whilst in Texas I will be staying with Peej, who comments on this site occasionally and also writes/curates Dear Scotland. By coincidence, he also happens to be good mates with Vic Galloway, so this weekend’s podcast will probably involve the three of us drinking and swearing our way through an hour’s worth of music.
2. Homegame interviews: whilst at Homegame we recorded some live footage and interviews of the Silver Columns, Django Django and Findo Gask. These will all be going up on the site soon.
3. The general Homegame highlights video: I wasn’t so scrupulous about getting general ‘atmosphere’ shots this year, but I still imagine I’ll be able to put something decent together. Hopefully.
4. Cold Seeds Toad Session: we recorded the one and only Cold Seeds performance, which took place in the Hew Scott Hall in Anstruther on Saturday night. We spoke to the ‘band’ the next morning and will cobble the whole business together into some sort of ad hoc Toad Session in time for the full release of the record in June. The 12″ vinyl can be bought now from Song, by Toad Records.
5. Mumford & Sons Toad Session: We recorded this today and it sounded and looked brilliant. They were a little pressed for time, what with a sold out Queen’s Hall waiting for them, so this was about as professional and efficient as we’ve ever been, but I am certain that the results are going to be fantastic.
6. SXSW coverage: this will be patchy, frankly. I am taking out a little voice recorder and a camera and will probably write a daily post every morning, but I am promising nothing because the plan is to take it easy and drink Margaritas.
And that’s just about it, I think. Again, apologies, but it really has been fucking mental around here I’m afraid. Normal service probably resumed in April!
uhhhh Mumford & Sons Toad Session. Wow. Toad is a major player
can’t wait to watch it
Good news, eh? I have to confess, I was rather surprised when they said yes because I thought it was a bit out of our league. Still, they were absolutely brilliant about it all and seemed genuinely keen to record the session.
Good work, Toad. Ellie will be pleased – she really likes them. Also glad you are alive and “well”. Don’t do yourself in on your ‘holiday’.
I got plenty of general ‘atmosphere’ video, don’t worry.
Why not hand the site over to Dylan while you are away?
You could treat it as a scientific experiment and let Becky threaten him with mouse spoons should it head west.
Sounds like a great trip. Hope you got a suite at the Driscoll…
Poor old Alex Chilton, even in death he’s less newsworthy than a Radio 3 DJ:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/default.stm
both Charlie Gillett (the Radio 3 DJ) and Alex Chilton are big loses to the music world.
You could treat it as a scientific experiment and let Becky threaten him with mouse spoons should it head west.
It would be more like the pissed worm racing experiment
Fancy doing the Friday 5s mate? Would be a big help.
Okay. Five favourite Yngwie Malmsteen solos coming up..
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8575575.stm
Hey Toad. Sounds like you would have fitted right in with these guys.
and the award for trying to offend matthew the most on this blog goes to….madcow!
we don’t drink when we do the radio show neil. we’re professional about it, don’t you know!
Dylan,
I am in a First Class lounge in Australia and I am flying home right now. Fuck up the Friday Fives and you are toast my son.
Just kidding, practising my management style. Cut loose while the big man is away I say, Kylie retrospective?
I think you’ll be pleased, Mrs. T.
I’m just lovingly elbowing him as I call him an alcoholic. Eh? Eh? Eh? *ruffles his hair*
I think you rather under-estimate my professionalism, Mr. Madcow, sir.
No way, man. I still remember that graph you showed me in your house.