Edinburgh School For The Deafmake walls of psyche out shoegaze with hymnal melodies, all Phil Spector and fuzz boxes. Out of distortion, wailing guitars and echoing beats Edinburgh School For The Deaf make a noise that is hard to ignore, think Jesus And The Mary Chain on a good day! Featuring ex-members of Saint Jude’s Infirmary.
“I reckon we could have another very promising band on our hands here”Songs By Toad
They will take to the stage at Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd April with very special guests Black Heart Generator and Verse Metrics.
March 9th, 2011
Since their inception in 2002 Roads To Siam have evolved from a two-drummer slowcore outfit supporting the likes of Death Cab For Cutie and Sons And Daughters to an exploratory, largely instrumental quartet preferring tone and drone to huff and puff. While live appearances are restricted to about one a year, their most recent shows have been with kindred spirits such as Stage Blood (featuring members of Mogwai and Eska), Make Love (Foxface, Sons And Daughters) and new Chemikal Underground signing RM Hubbert.
They will take to the stage once more at Stereo, Glasgow on Friday 22nd April with a little help from Verse Metrics and New Town Triptych.
“Roads To Siam’s sound is rooted in textured, proggy psychedelia, and sounds more mature than you might expect from a band whose pedigree includes The Supernaturals and AC Acoustics.” The List
March 2nd, 2011
Watch out London, here we come. Orange Slice Records is proud to announce it’s first ever London show at Relentless Garage on Saturday 16th April.
Headlining the night are Glasgow based alternative band Verse Metrics. On the back of the release of their debut E.P ‘VM1′ and a place among Vic Galloway’s tips for 2011 this is their debut London show. For fans of Death Cab for Cutie, Stapleton, Mogwai and Interpol.
“their songs were a treat, offering sharp alternative rock that delivered waves of noise delightfully, and uncoiled in a bruising, jagged manner.” Herald Scotland
LightGuides tout twisty alternative rock to die for. Hailing from Glasgow, the three-piece are due to release their debut album later this year. Following appearances at T In The Park, Connect Festival and support slots with Twin Atlantic, Frightened Rabbit, We Were Promised Jetpacks and The Xcerts the band are looking forward to a great 2011.
“Their epic guitar-led sound is one of the brightest things around”News Of The World
Orange Slice Records and Avalanche Records are delighted to announce that Edinburgh based four piece, Ballboy, have been added to the bill for the Scars concert at HMV Picture House on Wednesday 29th December.
Formed in the late 1990′s, the band were popular with the late DJ John Peel, and had several tracks featured in the Festive Fifty charts. They recorded several sessions for his BBC Radio 1 show, including a christmas special live from Peel Acres.
Meanwhile, we regret to inform you that Malcolm Ross has had to cancel his appearance as he is unable to recover from a virus in time for the show.
However, we are delighted to confirm that Kid Canaveral will be taking his place. Over the past couple of years they have shared a bill with James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Glasvegas, Frightened Rabbit, The Phantom Band, Emma Pollock, King Creosote, De Rosa, Camera Obscura and KT Tunstall.
December 3rd, 2010
Scars will be performing together for the first time in over 25 years at HMV Picture House, Edinburgh on Wednesday 29th December. This is indeed the gig many thought they would never see.
Brought back together by Avalanche Records owner Kevin Buckle to celebrate over a thousand sales in the shop of ‘Author! Author!’ this may well be the only chance to ever see the Scars again. Still quoted as an influence by bands today and famously sampled by one time Edinburgh resident Fred Deakin of Lemon Jelly this is quite simply a gig that can not be missed and is eagerly awaited by their peers and fans alike.
Support comes from TV21 and former Josef K/Orange Juice axeman Malcolm Ross. Look out for some very special guests to be announced at a later date!
November 9th, 2010
British India will be taking Scotland hostage next weekend with a little help from Penguins Kill Polar Bears and St Deluxe. Be sure to catch their angst driven guitar pop on Friday 12th November at Stereo, Glasgow and the last date of their UK tour on Saturday 13th November at Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.
October 30th, 2010
Roses Kings Castles, featuring Adam Ficek of Babyshambles, will be touring the UK this November in support of their new album ‘Suburban Time Bomb’. Orange Slice Records is proud to announce their Edinburgh show at Cabaret Voltaire on Sunday 7th November. Support will come in the brilliant forms of The Ok Social Club and Sebastian Dangerfield.
“Dinky acoustic plinks, shronky Steptoe and Son swagger and Ficek’s feather-soft croon“ NME
October 7th, 2010
No Exit Wound will be hitting Edinburgh hard later this month, playing Sneaky Pete’s on Friday 29th October. Following their independently released 5 track EP ‘Generous To A Fault’ and receiving radio play on local stations and BBC Radio 6 introducing, they supported some of their favourite bands including Sucioperro, The Xcerts, Yashin and Flood Of Red.
With the recent release of the single ‘Eyes In The Sky’ the band are now focused on getting their name around the United Kingdom in 2010.
October 2nd, 2010
Orange Slice Records are delighted to announce the Scottish leg of British India‘s UK tour in November in support of their new album, ‘Avalanche’. Hailing from Melbourne, their angst driven guitar pop has proved to be a winner earning their place as the indie darlings of Australia’s underground music scene. Support comes from Penguins Kill Polar Bears and St Deluxe.
TOUR DATES:
Friday 5th November -- The Borderline, London
Saturday 6th November -- Hare & Hounds, Birmingham
Wednesday 10th November -- The Well, Leeds
Thursday 11th November -- Night & Day, Manchester
Friday 12th November -- Stereo, Glasgow
Saturday 13th November -- Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
September 29th, 2010
Some cracking photos of Trapped In Kansas, Penguins Kill Polar Bears and Verse Metrics at Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh 18.09.10 . Courtesy of Jessica Newell (www.flickr.com/manchesterphotography) have a keek!
Friday 18th September will see amazing math rock act Trapped In Kansasstorm the Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh as part of their Scottish tour. This quartet have become one of the most talked about and critically praised bands of the past year in Scotland. They create mathematically intricate music that is not only thought provoking but also sonically magnificent.
Supporting the likes of Mimas, Tubelord, Pulled Apart By Horses and Rolo Tomassi, and appearances at festivals such as goNorth, T In The Park and Rockness it will only be a short matter of time before they cause as much of a stir further afield.
TOUR DATES:
Friday 17th September – Cape, Stirling
Saturday 18th September – Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
Tuesday 21st September – Cafe Drummonds, Aberdeen
Thursday 23rd September – Duke’s Corner, Dundee
Friday 24th September – West Of The Moon, Ayr
Saturday 25th September – Classic Grand, Glasgow
“Clever inticate, spindly guitars underscore yearning vocals” The Scotsman
June 5th, 2010
He Slept On 57 hail from the highlands of Scotland… Inverness to be exact. They are a three piece that fall into the category somewhere under rock. Following the release of their debut EP, the band supported the likes of The Xcerts, Flood Of Red, Sucioperro, Yashin, Canterbury and The Gap Year Riot.
They play Sneaky Pete’s on Thursday 22nd July with support from the amazing Energy!
An alternative rock band from the Scottish town of Kilmarnock, have supported Twin Atlantic, The Xcerts, Johnny Truant and Pearl & The Puppets. Their latest EP ‘The Water Meets The Land’ was released earlier in the year.
We are delighted to announce that Edinburgh legends Degrassi and new four piece Curators, featuring ex-members of Deadenstereo and …To The Rescue, have been added to the bill for 17th March at Sneaky Pete’s alongside Pensioner and Bronto Skylift.
February 12th, 2010
Pensioner was born out of the infinitesimal victories but ultimate failures of the bands Alamos and Juliet Kilo, and the generally poor life choices of Callum Sutherland. What follows is the true story of four men; a story of fortunes won and lost; a story that will inspire and repulse in equal measure – a story that needs to be told.
Hailing from bonnie Dundee they list Faraquet, …Trail of Dead, Mew, Shiner, Radiohead, Don Caballero, Sun Kil Moon, Charlottefield and Macrocosmica as there influences.
They will take to the stage at Sneaky Pete’s on 17th March supported by the magnificent Bronto Skylift, Glasgow’s professional noise makers.
TOUR DATES:
Sunday 14th March – Dexters, Dundee
Wednesday 17th March – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
Thursday 18th March – Bloc, Glasgow
November 13th, 2009
The Hazey Janes return to Edinburgh at Sneaky Pete’s on Sunday 27th December following support slots with Snow Patrol, Elbow, Aberfeldy and Idlewild. Formed in 1999 by guitarist Andrew Mitchell and bass player Matthew Marra, the band’s music has been described as a fusion of country-rock and indie-pop, with a penchant for heavy folk harmonies, reminiscent of Big Star, Velvet Crush and The Posies. Support comes from The Fire And I and Dropkick.
“Twee-tinged summer harmonies with vast appeal -- songs that will make your heart melt” NME
“Sparkling alt-country from a Dundee tenement, 4/5” Q
TOUR DATES:
Sunday 27th December -- Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
Monday 28th December -- Duke’s Corner, Dundee
Thursday 31st December -- Perth Concert Hall, Perth
June 5th, 2009
We are delighted to announce that Glasgow based, St Deluxe, will be playing as support to Mudhoney and The Vaselines at HMV Picture House, Edinburgh on Friday 9th October. They take inspiration from bands like Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, Teenage Fanclub, Dinosaur Jr, Jesus & Mary Chain and Spacemen 3 plus labels like Creation, SST, Sub-Pop and Dischord.
“Post Glasvegas, I can see Glasgow just buzzing and bursting with talent…St Deluxe are a Scottish Nirvana for the 21st Century!” Alan McGee
June 2nd, 2009
The first real Sub-Pop success story, Mudhoney, that mighty fine band who epitomized all things “grunge” back there in them early days with their all encompassing garage rock primitivism have confirmed a European tour for October this year. We are delighted announce that Orange Slice Records will be bringing you the start of their tour with a show at HMV Picture House, Edinburgh on Friday 9th October.
Formed in 1988 following the demise of Green River, Mudhoney’s early releases on Sub-Pop the ‘Touch Me I’m Sick’ single and the ‘Superfuzz Bigmuff’ EP; were influential in the Seattle music scene, and helped inspire the dirty, high-distortion sound that would characterize grunge.
TOUR DATES:
Friday 9th October – HMV Picture House, Edinburgh
Saturday 10th October – TJ Woodhouse, Leeds
Sunday 11th October – Koko, London
Monday 12th October – Trebendo, Paris
Tuesday 13th October – Minnemeers, Gent
Wednesday 14th October – Melkweg, Amsterdam
Thursday 15th October – Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin
Friday 16th October – Proxima, Warsaw
Saturday 17th October – Akropolis, Prague
Sunday 18th October – Arena, Vienna
Monday 19th October – Kino Siska, Ljublana
Tuesday 20th October – Pauk, Zagreb
Wednesday 21st October – New Age Club, Treviso
Thursday 22nd October – Alpheus Club, Rome
Friday 23rd October – Estrogen, Bologna
Saturday 24th October – Gaswerk, Zurich
Joining them on the bill are legendary Sub-Pop labelmates, The Vaselines, a band who have long been celebrated by musicians and music enthusiasts across genres and across the globe, including super-fan Kurt Cobain… making this a very special night which will not be forgotten soon.
May 8th, 2009
Future Of The Left were formed by singer/guitarist Andy “Falco” Falkous and drummer Jack Egglestone, both previously of Cardiff band Mclusky, alongside singer/bassist Kelson Mathias, formerly of the Ammanford-based group Jarcrew. On Friday 5th June Studio 24 will be invaded, in support of their new album ‘Travels With Myself And Another’ joined by Edinburgh veterans Degrassi, Dundee noise-makers 1″Volcano and Glasgow power-rock band Tempercalm.
“Pixies-indebted loud-quiet-loud dynamics with songs that sound like liquid-acid-dipped cows taking roost in your brain” NME
March 4th, 2009
Orange Slice Records are over-the-moon, jumping-for-joy excited to announce that the amazing Sucioperroand The Fire And I have been confirmed as support for We Are The Physics at Studio 24, Edinburgh on Friday 8th May.
Sucioperro (pronounced “sooch-ee-oh-per-oh”) formed in 2002, releasing their debut album ‘Random Acts Of Intimacy’ in 2006 through Captains Of Industry. This featured the singles ‘Dialog On The 2′, ‘The Drop’ and download only ‘Grace And Out Of Me’ which includes the video for the song directed by Jamie Lenman of Reuben.
The band will be touring the UK in support of their new album ‘Pain Agency’ released through Maybe Records following the recent singles ‘Mum’s Bad Punk Music’ and ‘Don’t Change (What You Can’t Understand)’.
“A new British rock band to truly trust in, and for that, they truly deserve your undivided attention” Kerrang!
TOUR DATES:
Monday 27th April -- The Tunnels, Aberdeen
Tuesday 28th April -- The Doghouse, Dundee
Wednesday 29th April -- Mad Hatters, Inverness
Thursday 30th April -- Hinterland Festival, Glasgow
Friday 1st May -- Barfly, Liverpool
Monday 4th May -- Independent, Sunderland
Tuesday 5th May -- Trillians, Newcastle
Thursday 7th May -- Roadhouse, Manchester
Friday 8th May -- Studio 24, Edinburgh
Sunday 10th May -- Luminaire, London
Monday 11th May -- Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff
Tuesday 12th May -- Royal Park Cellars,Leeds
Wednesday 13th May -- The Marquee, Norwich
Thursday 14th May -- Firebug, Leiceste
Saturday 16th May -- Library Bar, Lincoln
March 2nd, 2009
This one is going to be a corker. We Are The Physics have confirmed Studio 24, Edinburgh for Friday 8th May! The quartet claim inspiration from bands such as Devo, The Skids, Polysics, Buddy Holly and Ex Models, describing their sound as “mutant science punk rock”. They have played gigs with Art Brut, Polysics, You Say Party! We Say Die!, 30 Seconds To Mars and recently supported Franz Ferdinand at HMV Picture House.
In April 2008, We Are The Physics’ video for their single ‘You Can Do Athletics, btw’ was released and awarded single of the week by Drowned In Sound. This single preceded the band’s debut album, ‘We Are The Physics Are OK At Music”, released through This Is Fake DIY Records in May 2008.
“They could be the most perfect new band ever” NME
February 17th, 2009
We are delighted to announce that Birmingham’s finest, Johnny Foreigner, have been confirmed as tour support for Hundred Reasons’ upcoming tour. Signed to Best Before Records, the band received much praise for their debut EP ‘Arcs Across The City’, receiving a 10/10 from popular online music magazine Drowned In Sound. This was followed by their debut album, ‘Waited Up ‘Til It Was Light’, being released to in 2008 to critical acclaim.
“A breathless, deathless rush of possibilities, Ritalin rock exploding with ideas and imagination” Kerrang!
They will be joined by Edinburgh energetic four-piece The Void, who tout twisty alternative rock to die for.
February 14th, 2009
Orange Slice Records are delighted to announce Hundred Reasons‘ only Scottish date at Studio 24, Edinburgh, as part of their UK tour this March/April to promote the re-release of ‘Quick The Word, Sharp The Action’.
Hundred Reasons have sold in excess of 250,000 records over the course of eight years, and have won three Kerrang! awards for ‘Best New Band’, ‘Best Album’ and ‘Best Unsigned Act’. The band’s debut album, ‘Ideas Above Our Station’, reached #6 in the UK Albums Chart and spawned several Top 40 hits in the UK Single Chart. The band went on to tour extensively throughout Europe and Japan.
TOUR DATES:
Saturday 28th March -- Academy II, Bristol
Sunday 29th March -- Academy II, Birmingham
Monday 30th March -- Corporation, Sheffield
Tuesday 31st March -- Rockhouse, Derby
Wednesday 1st April -- Moho Live, Manchester
Thursday 2nd April -- Academy II, Newcastle
Friday 3rd April -- Studio 24, Edinburgh
Sunday 5th April -- Academy II, Oxford
Monday 6th April -- Islington Academy, London
“A snarling, super-heavy collision of power-riffs and screaming, simultaneously dangerously loud and endearingly sensitive”NME
