King Post Kitsch

FREE EP / KING POST KITSCH / NOCTURNAL WANDERING

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:48:22 +0000

Have an EP on me. Two new songs and an old one, which will probably be new to most of you. The whole thing is under six minutes long so wont take up much of your time, and if you don’t like it, you can have your money back. Cheers.

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NEWS, THANKS AND WISHES

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:52:49 +0000

All has been quiet here lately, but I can assure you there will be new KPK music in the new year, as well as another project currently taking shape. Thanks to everyone who has helped out over the past twelve months, from a generous word to a kind purchase it is all appreciated. Festive wishes to one and all.

LUNCH WITH FANTE

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:55:28 +0100

There is a song on my album called ‘Fante’s Last Stand’. It was inspired by an article I read on John Fante writing his final book. Somehow this song made its way to Malibu, California, and a couple of weeks ago I received a lovely message from Victoria Fante, daughter of John.

Victoria said she heard the song, and enjoyed it very much. She also said she would be making her first trip to Scotland soon, and would like to take me to lunch in Edinburgh to thank me personally for writing it. Of course I agreed, and at 3pm on Wednesday 25th of August we met.

I found it a little surreal, in a good way, and I didn’t know what to expect, but a warmer lady you could not wish to meet. Over a BLT and coke she told me many tales of her father. About his favourite authors, his ways, encounters with famous fans and the perils of Hollywood book optioning. I left lunch with a gift; a copy of ‘The Brotherhood of the Grape’ with a lovely message inside. My only complaint is that the lunch was all too brief.

It still surprises me how music can travel these days. If this had been the only thing that came of the album, it would have been more than enough. So, if you have just finished your last book and you’re looking for something to read - try ‘Ask the Dust’ or ‘Wait Until Spring Bandini’. You won’t regret it.

King Post Kitsch - Fante’s Last Stand by Song, by Toad

LONG OVERDUE...

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:35:09 +0100

A belated post to thank everyone who bought, played, spoke, or wrote about the album recently. It’s much appreciated. Also, massive thanks to Matthew at Song, By Toad Records for getting behind it.

If you are still considering buying it, you can get it HERE, and you can download a couple of free tracks below. We will get out to play live as soon as we can, and maybe post some new music too.

Oh and THIS wee free EP will be taken down soon. So if you havent got it, get it! Cheers.

King Post Kitsch - Walking on Eggshells by Song, by Toad

King Post Kitsch - Fante’s Last Stand by Song, by Toad

'THE PARTY'S OVER' RELEASED TODAY

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:15:00 +0100

Yes, the album above is available from today on Song, By Toad Records. You can read more info and buy the album direct HERE. Some people have written some nice things about it, humble thanks to them all. And also to Marc Riley, Gideon Coe and Ally McCrae for playing it on the BBC too.

I’ll post another update soon, with stream and retail info. Meantime, have a song on us.

King Post Kitsch - Walking on Eggshells by Song, by Toad

ONE WEEK TO GO / FREE DOWNLOAD

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:12:29 +0100

Hello folks. As you may or may not know, our album The Party’s Over comes out a week today (13th June) on Song, By Toad Records. You can download a free track from the album HERE and for more info, or to pre-order go HERE.

Thanks to all who have written about the EP and album recently, and also to Ally McCrae and Marc Riley for playing it on the wireless. Oh and to anyone else who has helped spread the word via their mouth or other means. It’s much appreciated.

HONEYTONE FUCKING LOWDOWN

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:01:56 +0100

I’m guessing most folks have had a listen/gander by now via the post at Song, By Toad, but for those who haven’t…

Don’t You Touch my Fucking Honeytone comes out this Monday. It has four songs, it’s limited, it’s pretty, it’s seven-inch, it’s white and comes complete with artwork/four-panel fold out poster thing designed by Matthew Young (he doesn’t just drink gin all day y’know).

I’m not sure of the technical term for four-panel fold out poster things but I’ll post some photos and more info on where to buy etc on Monday.

Meantime you can listen below and buy direct from Song, By Toad Records.

King Post Kitsch - Don’t You Touch My Fucking Honeytone by Song, by Toad

WE MAKE OUR OWN MYTHOLOGIES

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:22:05 +0100

To celebrate their sixth birthday and to raise some money for a worthy cause Sweeping the Nation have released We Make Our Own Mythologies, a compilation of new music featuring ourselves and fellow Song, by Toad Records band The Japanese War Effort among others.

There’s more info on the release here and you can get the compilation for a minimum price of £3 here. Go on, you know it makes sense.

CHEERS

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:19:00 +0100

Thanks to Song, By Toad, Peenko, Appetite For Distraction, Acuvi and White Tapes for their kind words on the EP and to Cloud Sounds and Netsounds for playing some tracks from it. Much obliged.

If you would like some more free music head over to Song, By Toad Records where they are giving away a label sampler with a track from each of the artists on their roster. Cheers.

NEW (FREE) EP: SOME CALL IT HELL, BUT IT'S HOME

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:43:13 +0000

Well I first recorded a bunch of acoustic songs on a four track to listen back and get a feel for where they should go. I then tried to re-record them with more guitars, vocals, harmonicas, melodicas, percussion… but they didn’t really improve on the rough demos. So here are three of those songs, complete with tape-hiss, scuffs, fumbles and additional vocals on Riverbank from a seagull who was outside my window.

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THREE NEW RELEASES ON THE WAY

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:28:00 +0000

After much faffing, deliberating and city-hopping in recent months I can now give some details on my upcoming releases - in reverse order:

My album, The Party’s Over will be released June 13th on Song, By Toad Records. It will have 10 songs and will be 32 minutes long.
On May 16th a single from the album called Don’t You Touch My Fucking Honeytone will be released on lovely sweet-smelling vinyl backed with three other non-album tracks.
I will release another free EP on March 21st. It will be a wee, gentle acoustic affair. More details on that next week.

The single got an early airing last night on Fresh Air Radio, though I don’t think it’s possible to listen again. Amazingly the previous EP’s are still getting a fair few downloads. Thanks for that, whoever you are. They may be taken down soon, so if you haven’t got them yet, grab them! Cheers.

RECORDING, THE LIST AND OTHER LISTS

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:24:51 +0000

Thanks to The List, Peenko and Kowalskiy for including me in their tips for 2011 lists. I’ll do my best folks. We have a nice little mention in in Appetite for Distraction too and do listen to Toadcast #155 to find out what goodies Song, By Toad Records are putting out this year.

Incidentally, my album is finished and will be out later in the year. Cheers.

A FREE TRACK FOR CHRISTMAS

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:54:48 +0000

DISCLAIMER: This song has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas. More a wee acoustic song that doesn’t really fit with anything. Maybe you’ll like it though. It’s free too. Give it to a friend for Christmas and save yourself some money.

Get it HERE. Merry Christmas to you.

CHANGES / WINTER / ALBUM

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:03:25 +0000

Well it has been an eventful few weeks for many reasons not least of which heading north to the lovely scenes below. Perfect conditions to finish of an album though, which is 99% done in case you’re wondering.

In between times Ive been reading Lykke Li Letters which is pretty great. Have a read

NEW MUSIC (DEMONSTRATION)

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:11:00 +0100

If you’d like to hear a demo of a song which may or may not be on my upcoming album, listen to the latest podcast (fishcast) at Song, By Toad. Even if you don’t want to hear the demo, listen anyway.

Also The (fantastic) Son(s) were kind enough to recommend me for the new weekly feature at Favourite Son. I do the recommending next week. Look here.

MORE RECORDING AND STUFF

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:52:20 +0100

That’s my guitar down there. I’m not some guitar geek but I did just bust a string and thought I’d fill the break in recording with a blog post.

Anyway, I’d guess the album is around fifty percent finished. My intention was to write some sort of recording diary as it’s the kind of thing I like to read myself, but to be honest I think it would be a little boring. I have been filming bits and pieces though and intend to put a little documentary together in time for release.

There’s more KPK comment at Under the Radar and Sweeping the Nation and the BBC were kind enough to play Walking on Eggshells too but I’m guessing that’ll be long gone from the iplayer. Cheers.

RECORDING AND OTHER MATTERS

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:08:00 +0100

Below is a picture of my recording studio, and when I say recording studio I mean my house. I’ll be busy in this ‘studio’ for some weeks recording an album and unfortunately for my neighbours I tend to work best late in the evening and early in the morning.

If you’re bored today you should listen to PodcART Episode 74. There’s much good music on there, and sweary words too. There’s also a good piece on Scottish music at Drowned in Sound. I’m on there, scroll down to the bottom. Cheers.

ALBUM RELEASE NEWS! - KING POST KITSCH BY TOAD

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:35:00 +0100

I’m very pleased to say that the first King Post Kitsch album will be released on Song, by Toad Records early next year. It feels like only a few months have passed since I put out the first EP so it’s all happened rather quickly.

Cheers to all who have supported or downloaded the music so far. It’s much appreciated. Stay tuned!

MORE STUFF

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:08:09 +0100

An interview with Kowalskiy here and a wee review from Song By Toad there. More music and gig dates coming soon…

EP UPDATE

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:56:00 +0100

Cheers to all who downloaded Monomaniac this week. Feel free to spread it about a bit (the music).

Thanks to all who wrote about or played the EP this week. You can download some fine podcasts from Cloud Sounds and Song By Toad. You can read some KPK text at Peenko, The Mad Mackerel, Listen Before You Buy and if you prefer it in German you should go to I Am No Superman or White Tapes.

And did I tell you, there’s a wee video here.