We review albums from Nova Scotia’s alt-country songstress Norma Macdonald, California’s alt-rock weirdos Eels, English folktronica legends Tunng, Brooklyn, New York’s punk rockers I Am The Avalanche and much more.
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Interview: “Chad Peck (Kestrels)” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 01
ICYMI - We interviewed Chad from Kestrels back in October - Check out the interview below.
Episode 12: “Indefatigable Defenders of Good Taste” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
It feels like ages since we posted an episode but Episode 12 of The Scratch Cast is finally here for your aural delight!
We review albums from Voldo, Give In To Failure, Pillow Queens and IDLES.
Episode 11: "Atomic Kitten Vibes" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On this month’s episode we review the self-titled album from Coriky, “Sex, Death and the Infinite Void” by Creeper, “Have You Lost Your Mind yet?” by Fantastic Negrito and “Hope Rituals” by Waco. All that and a whole lot more on Episode 11 of The Scratch Cast.
Episode 10: “A Lovely Bit of Wank” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
It’s our 10th episode and, to celebrate, we unveil our new feature “Submission Corner”. Send us your music for review!
We also discuss singles from Peter Bibby, Squid, UsualSuspex & The Moonlands and new albums from Mrs Piss, LYR, Phoxjaw & DITZ.
Episode 09: “All Bases Covered” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
We review albums from Empty Country, The Scratch, Rotting Out, and discuss the unique compilation project “Sounds Like Van Spirit: A Collection of Europe’s Pavement Melodies”.
Episode 08: “Scotland’s Greatest Podcast” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On this episode we review The Big Moon’s sophomore album “Walking Like We Do”, the “Common Sense” EP from Scratch Cast favourites Viagra Boys, “Underneath” the fourth studio album from the genre-bending Code Orange and “Everything is A-OK” the oh so nostalgic fifth album from Australian alt. rockers Violent Soho.
Episode 07: "Quintent" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On Episode 07 we review Pumarosa’s 2019 album “Devastation”, the recent “Junk Food EP” from Easy Life and new albums from Higher Power, Bombay Bicycle Club and Spanish Love Songs.
Episode 06: Our Top 20 Albums of All Time (Part Two: 10-1) - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
Part two of our special episode where Grant and Snedds count down their Top 20 albums of all time. In this episode, we count down numbers 10 through 1.
Episode 05: Our Top 20 Albums of All Time (Part One: 20-11) - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
Grant and Snedds count down their top 20 favourite albums of ALL TIME. Listen to Part One with numbers 20 to 11.
Episode 04: "Wishing People Merriness" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
We’re a little late with Episode 04 of The Scratch Cast but it’s finally here for your listening pleasure.
Episode 03: “I Don't Know What To Say" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
The dynamic duo discuss EPs from Girl in Red and Yammerer, albums from Fontaines DC, Viagra Boys, Amyl and The Sniffers and Microwave, and generally have a good old chinwag about music.
Episode 02: “The Black Edition" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
The Black Edition! Snedds and Grant discuss albums from Pixies, Black Futures, Black Mountain, Weezer & Black Dresses.
Episode 01: "A Solid 5/10" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
Snedds and Grant discuss the latest albums from Dinosaur Pile-Up, Jamie Lenman, Gender Roles and Press Club.
5 of My Favourite Podcasts
So I thought I'd do a short list with 5 of the podcasts I listen to regularly.