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Tamanfaya: Dunfermline duo's new single 'Murky' is a limited free download for Jockrock readers thanks to Sub Station Records ... HAVR: Glasgow/Kilmarnock trio release five track 'Messengers' EP on pay-what-you-want basis ... The Hector Collectors: Lanarkshire legends' free-to-download compilation album 'Numbers By Hectors' celebrates two decades of mirth-making ... Scunner: Autumn Hang's 'Gothic Space Dub' of 'Where The Real Don't Go' is available as a free download ...
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SoundBase offered for musical career: Be Charlotte, Donna Maciocia, Boo Hewerdine, and Findlay Napier offer their expertise to hopeful songwriters ... Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers reopens: Emergency one-off payments to those experiencing Covid-related financial difficulty are available again ... Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier offer pandemic songwriting relief: Free Bird on a Wire courses are open to musicians whose careers have been impacted by coronavirus ... Off The Record goes online with Vistas and Fatherson offering advice: Music conference's virtual event will bring expert industry knowledge for young music-makers ...
Vid for a new single by Glasgow-based der Mist which trails a self-titled debut album due out on February 5th.
The duo are Ali Whitty, previously of V2 signings Crash My Model Car, and Augusta Fireball – more at www.facebook.com/der.mist.music.