Martha Ffion releases a new single ‘Rosaleen’, on Lost Map.

Backed with a live session version of the track, it’s taken from her latest album ‘Nights To Forget‘ – from August, her second long-player for the label.

It also sees the launch of the new PostMap Club, a new scheme from the Eigg-based imprint which will see members receive exclusive specially-commissioned material every month – from remixes and alternative versions to session tracks and full livestream concerts.

This includes ‘Captured on Cassette’, a brand new six-track live session by Ffion aka Glasgow-based Irish singer-songwriter Claire McKay.

Recorded for both audio and video release at Chime Studios in Glasgow in the late summer of 2020 (before new Covid-19 restrictions were implemented), the EP features McKay/Ffion performing alongside Suse Bear (Good Dog / Pictish Trail / Tuff Love) and Beth Chalmers (Savage Mansion / Molly Linen).

The session will premiere as a livestream on November 25th at 8pm, free to Postman Club subscribers, £5 ‘entry’ otherwise.

Ffion says of the session: “During those brief, halcyon days of ‘Phase 3’, I moved quickly to pull together a live session that would be more exciting than my living room acoustic streams.

“With time of the essence and restrictions on group numbers I knew a more minimal set up would be needed. We ended up revisiting some of my original demos for inspiration – picking out the most important elements of each song and focusing on getting the harmonies just right.

“The theme ‘captured on cassette’ comes from a Nights to Forget lyric. I hunted down some vintage cassette players and tried to give the room a seedy ‘70s motel aesthetic. We had a lot of fun and were giddy to be making music in a room together. Although it’s been pre-recorded, I’m really looking forward to the communal experience of watching it with everyone on November 25 and engaging with people.”

Of her new single, she adds: “‘Rosaleen’ was inspired by my grandma (not her real name). She was an incredibly strong and smart woman, known for her sharp tongue and love of a party (like a Welsh Lucille Bluth). Although we didn’t see eye to eye on everything politically, I’m glad of the many things she taught me and all the love she gave.”

Subscribe to the live series at www.lostmap.com/captured-on-cassette; and more at facebook.com/marthaffionmckay / lostmap.com.