Stanley Odd

It's not often you get to use dystopian, Scottish and Hip-Hop in the same sentence, however, the third album by Scottish Hip-Hop collective Stanley Odd has some extremely incisive and introspective views on the increasingly dystopian society in which we currently exist. 

A Thing Brand New is shades of  Fear and Loathing in Airdrie rather than Las Vegas as Dave Hook's writing examines not only himself but the 'Scottish Dream'.










From Get Back In The Basement with its 1984-esque theme - 

"Fear and consume, fear and consume.
With CCTV. 
As they peer in ma room. 
They think I don’t but I .
Can see through the gloom." 

- to Son I Voted Yes with its hopes and dreams for a better future for his son in an Independent Scotland laid bare, Dave aka Solareye has me gripped with his ability to share thoughts through his lyrics. 

The album is Stanley Odd at their best, blending Hip-Hop stylings with Veronika's sublime vocals overlaid on a variety of musical themes ranging from electronica to blues courtesy of AdMac, Scruff Lee T Lo and Samson the Snake.

The album is out November 10th and can be ordered in advance.

The first single from A Thing Brand New is 

Pastime and here's the video for your delectation.

Upcoming live dates...

Date	Venue	Location		Tickets
	Nov 15	The Lemon Tree	Aberdeen, United Kingdom		Tickets	RSVP	Share
	Nov 21	Liquid Room	Edinburgh, United Kingdom		Tickets	RSVP	Share
	Nov 25	Barfly	London, Uk		Tickets	RSVP	Share
	Nov 26	The Sunflower Lounge	Birmingham, Uk		Tickets	RSVP	Share
	Nov 28	Ironworks	Inverness, Uk		Tickets	RSVP	Share
	Dec 13	Glasgow Garage	Glasgow, United Kingdom		Tickets	RSVP	Share

Scottish Autism charity gig - Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms - 29.5.13

“Tune into Autism” with PLUM, SOLAREYE and GEORGIA SMITH

The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh - Wednesday 29th May

Continuing on the success of Scottish Autism’s “Tune Into Autism” initiative in 2012, a new series of gigs for 2013 are kicking off all over Scotland. The May event at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh will feature Ralph's favourite Plum, aka Shona Maguire, the multi-talented songwriter and producer who has recently won the Scottish Alternative Music Award for best electronic artist.

Plum is renowned for her quirky, touching and intricate sounds, created using a combination of samplers, synth, keyboard, bass, guitar and voice which has earned her a loyal following throughout the UK and Europe.

The second act of the evening is Solareye, the highly entertaining frontman from another of Ralph's favourites StanleyOdd (guess who got my vote in the SAY Awards this year), who applies his hilarious and thought provoking Scottish rap and hip-hop to focus on political and social issues.

Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are £7 and can be bought from Ticketweb, 01259 720044 (Scottish Autism) or at the door and all profits will go to Scottish Autism for music therapy.

Tune into Autism is an initiative that raises funds for music therapy and is spearheaded by four volunteers (Hannah Currie, Angus McGuire,Leanne Mabberley and Ian Harrower). After a hugely successful launch in 2012 the team are rolling out class acts for the forthcoming year in order to support Scottish Autism's on-going music therapy programmes.

Carolyne Nurse, Fundraising Manager for Scottish Autism said, “We are delighted that the Tune into Autism programme is so successful and huge thanks must go to the hard-working volunteeers and musicians who understand how important and beneficial music therapy is to those on the autistic spectrum. These events raise much needed funds for music therapy and help to increasing awareness and understanding of autism."

Further “Tune Into Autism” gigs are being planned this year which include Falkland Village Hall in July and The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh in October.

For tickets go to http://ticketweb.co.uk or Tel: 01259 720044 (ScottishAutism)