The goNORTH 2011 Music Week CD
ON JUNE 09 AND 10 2011, goNORTH filled the streets of Inverness with a selection of the finest emerging prospects in the country, who found themselves rubbing shoulders with key music industry figures from around the world. A compact and targeted music industry conference and showcase, goNORTH has become synonymous with fresh music from the northern territories.
Here we take a look at some of the best acts from the 2011 live showcases. You can hear all the acts featured on the 2011 Music Week CD by following this link: http://soundcloud.com/music-week/sets/go-north-2011
1. CAPITALS Running
Capitals is the name of Edinburgh-based musicians Angus Carbarns and Keir MacCulloch. Hotly tipped across a host of respected media to make a significant impact in 2011, Capitals are one of the most promising, thought-provoking and uniquely talented acts emerging from the UK scene today.
http://www.myspace.com/capitalsband
2. AERIALS UP All Your Mothers Daughters
Having played T in the Park, Wickerman and Celtic Connections, Aerials Up are hotly tipped this year by influential Scottish taste-maker Vic Galloway. The band are proud to display their multi-part harmonies, lush string arrangements and driving rock sound to their quickly growing audience.
http://www.myspace.com/aerialsup
3. HOMEWORK Why Oh Why
Formed in Edinburgh in 2008, Homework s blend of sharp electronic breaks, acutely observed lyrics and immediately infectious hooks ensured critical acclaim for debut EP Sleepless Nights. Following an impressive response to recent single Why Oh Why, the band is set to release their debut album later this year.
4. KOBI ONYAME Inner City Lights
Kobi Onyame is a Scottish based hip-hop/rap artist; included in this year s Scottish Sun s ÔÇÿOnes to Watch . 2010 highlights included stand-out performances on the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury, T in the Park and supporting Kanye West.
http://www.myspace.com/kobionyame
5. PETE ROE The Devils Dancefloor
Pete Roe learnt his trade amongst the cobbled paths of Bristol and old jazz musicians. He found himself playing piano for Laura Marling after taking off to London in 2008. Having recently toured with Laura Marling, Pete is now stepping into the limelight himself with ÔÇÿThe Merry-Go-Round released by Communion Records.
http://www.myspace.com/peteroe
6. PANDA SU I Begin
Panda SU found her voice early last year with the release of the critically acclaimed Sicks & Bricks. The inclusion of the wonderful Eric Is Dead in the finale of Skins Series Four brought her to widespread attention and recent offering I Begin more than delivers on her debut s artistic promises.
http://www.myspace.com/thepandasu
7. MODDI Magpie Eggs
Pål Moddi Knutsen comes from the remote Norwegian island of Senja, in the bipolar land of the summer Midnight Sun and winters of total darkness. With a borrowed accordion and a sea-blue guitar, he began captivating listeners with music that has been described as a blend of Damien Rice and Bjork.
http://www.myspace.com/moddimusikk
8. THE IMAGINEERS Mariana
Glasgow based four-piece The Imagineers are on a real rising curve since coming to wider attention in 2010; with their energetic live outings and impeccably crafted melodies earning no shortage of praise, they are rapidly becoming a Scottish band to keep a very close eye on.
9. FRENCH WIVES Covered In Grace
French Wives are a Glasgow based band who make colorful, interesting indie-pop music. In 2010 they headlined the prestigious T Break Stage at T in the Park and were awarded the inaugural Scotsman Radar Prize, set up to highlight Scotland’s best unsigned band.
http://www.myspace.com/thefrenchwives
10. BE LIKE PABLO The Post-It Song
Be Like Pablo are a five-piece band from the north-east of Scotland. Their impressively coherent blend of noisy power-pop, Moog synthesizers, fuzzy guitars and sharp boy/girl harmonies has attracted praise across the board, with 2010 highlights including T in the Park and sessions for Radio 1.
http://www.myspace.com/belikepablo
11. ALL MANKIND Break The Spell
The quartet, originally from Sydney have gained a loyal following across the USA, UK, and Australia, having performed over 500 times to more than 100,000 fans. The band’s live success has led to independent album sales in the thousands and award nominations for songwriting and performance in both Australia and America.
http://www.myspace.com/allmankind
12. PAWS Salem
Glasgow trio PAWS became an unavoidable voice during 2010 with their infectious, lo-fi garage pop, effortlessly shifting from cute melancholia to an unnerving territorial roar. Having been together for just over a year, PAWS have gigged relentlessly opening for bands such as No Age, Wavves, Dum Dum Girls and YUCK!
