Influences: A Timeline Of Some Of My Favourite Records (1)
As we are now in midst of a lockdown during a very monumental pandemic, I thought it seemed like the best time more than ever to do a very in-depth post about over 30 of my favourite and most influencial records. Get reading!
Love In The Time Of Covid
I’m back in Glasgow after an aborted tour in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. All shows were cancelled by promoters, whom we worked with and unanimously felt this was the best idea. As I’m now back home, I thought I’d write this post.
New Merch Items and “Stay Healthy” Sale
Like many artists, especially those adversely effected by the ongoing COVID-19 situation, are going to be looking at support through sales of albums and merchandise to get them through this difficult time. For the next few weeks you can enter the code stayhealthy when checking out on the Soft Riot store and get 30% off all items.
Linea Aspera, Witch Of The Vale and Soft Riot: A Live Show Review
The first SOFT RIOT show of 2020 was in Glasgow at Ivory Blacks supporting Linea Aspera along with Witch Of The Vale. Local music writer Anni Payne has penned this great review of the show for the online publication Brutal Resonance.
Gothic Pogo Festival XV
Well, it’s finally here… probably one of my favourite festivals in the world and probably one of the most unique and amazing ones at that: Gothic Pogo Festival XV in Leipzig DE! Soft Riot will be playing on the Sunday, May 31st with Light Asylum and Detachments.
“Fate’s Got A Bone To Pick With You” Video Premiere
Out today! The third promotional video from the album When Push Comes To Shove for the track “Fate’s Got A Bone To Pick With You”.
La Danse Macabre 7
The track “The Lost Weekend” from the latest album, When Push Comes to Shove, is featured on a new, mammoth compilation from the German label At Sea Compilations featuring 53 tracks by artists in the gothic, darkwave and post-punk genres.
Into March with GRGR & Angelic Sintesis
Next month I’ll be back on the road playing a selection of dates in Germany, Belgium and Netherlands with synthpunk artist GrGr (Münich) with DJ support from Berlin’s Angelic Sintesis.
Some More “When Push Comes To Shove” Press
As we close out the first month of 2020, there’s been some further press pick-up across the internet-o-sphere regarding the new album When Push Comes To Shove in the new year, as well as an in-depth review of the second and latest promo video from the album for the track “By The Skin Of Your Teeth”.
“By The Skin Of Your Teeth” Video Premiere
Now up! The second in a series of videos from the new album When Push Comes To Shove has now premiered and is ready for viewing for the track “By The Skin Of Your Teeth”.
Marta Raya Laurentiustränen Video
A new video done for the track “Laurentiustränen” by Berlin-based artist Marta Raya, created by Flustervision, a new video production partnership set up by myself and Glasgow-based video artist Georgina Penstkart.
Radio Berlin Re-issues at 5 Years
This time five years ago Radio Berlin’s three main albums, Sibling, The Selection Drone and Glass, were re-issued digitally after all being long out of print. For one month you can now download these albums for FREE.
It’s No Laughing Matter (Obscure Dream Version)
We’re into the first month of the new year and here’s a free download of a track for those interested. A new version of the track “It’s No Laughing Matter” featuring vocals of MM Lyle (Marcel Wave).
Winter Waves & Cryptic Caves IV : Soundtracks Of The Mind
This is the final of three new instalments of the series of mixes done over the winter entitled Winter Waves & Cryptic Caves; this one being the most dynamic of the set, having more of a focus on favourite pieces from film soundtracks.
A New Year and In The Best of 2019
We’re now into a new year… the year of 2020! It sounds and looks futuristic. There’s a lot coming soon from this camp but in the meantime this entry is to express gratitude for those including the new album When Push Comes To Shove on their Best Albums of 2019 lists.
Winter Waves & Cryptic Caves III : Drones & Tones
This mix, Winter Waves & Cryptic Caves III: Drones & Tones, is the most minimal and meditative of the bunch, focusing on ambience and sound design. It includes artists old and new — strangers, friends and peers I know expanding in that universe of sound, creating new worlds to travel in and out of.
A Midwinter Missive
Here we almost are at the shortest day of the year, Winter Solstice. In the couple two weeks of the year going into the new one I usually get some proper downtime and a chance to rest up before going into the next one.
A New Mix: Winter Waves & Cryptic Caves II
This mix, Synthetic Worlds, is a selection of more synthesiser-based pieces from classic artists from years gone as well as newer tracks by current artists, including friends and peers I know expanding in that universe of sound, creating new worlds to travel in and out of.
March 2020 European Tour
Soft Riot will be on tour in Europe during the latter half of March with GRGR (Münich) and Angelic Sintesis (Berlin, members of Leather Ladder). The tour will go through Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and other locations. There are already a number of dates confirmed with the listing of shows to come in the near […]
“Voidamol” Video Screening, Talk and Q&A
M Gallery in Glasgow have invited me to do a presentation and screening select music videos and short film works I’ve done accompanied by a talk and Q&A about these films. The event takes place on Friday, Dec 13th from 7pm-9pm with the video screenings totalling around 40 minutes of material. A selection of five […]