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Member Since12/22/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.borntobewide.co.uk
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HIP PARADE – May/June 09:
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ACTION GROUP - April/May09
ACTION GROUP Track of the Month Scotsman May 2009


PANDA SU - Mar/April 09:
PANDA SU Track of the Month April 2009


YOUNG FATHERS - Feb / March 09:
YOUNG FATHERS Track of the Month March 2009


EAGLE OWL - Jan / Feb 09:
EAGLEOWL Track of the Month Feb 2009


LUVA ANNA - December 2008:
LUVA ANNA – Track of the Month Dec 08


WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS - November 2008 :
WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS - Track of the Month Nov 08


DOTJR - October 2008 Click here to read & watch our 1st video entry


BINARY ZERO - September 2008 BINARY ZERO - Track of the Month Sept 08


BROKEN RECORDS - August 2008 BROKEN RECORDS - Track of the Month Aug 08


PICTISH TRAIL - July 2008 PICTISH TRAIL - Track of the Month July 08

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THE ADS - June 2008 Scotsman Artist of the Month


JUNO - May 2008 TRACK OF THE MONTH


POLYMYTH - April 2008 TRACK OF THE MONTH

OUR LUNAR ACTIVITIES - March 2008 OUR LUNAR ACTIVITIES - click to LISTEN

THEATRE FALL - Jan / Feb 2008 THEATRE FALL - click to LISTEN

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THE SCOTSMAN – Under The Radar
The Scotsman Under The Radar


THE FLY MUSIC MAGAZINE:
THE FLY

BORN TO BE WIDE WAS CREATED IN EARLY 2004 BY MUSIC JOURNALIST OLAF FURNISS AND RECORD COMPANY SCOUT BRODIE SMITHERS. THEY WERE SOON JOINED BY MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR MARTIN SMITH.

FRUSTRATED AT THE AT THE LACK OF A FOCAL POINT IN THE EDINBURGH MUSIC SCENE, THEY DECIDED TO DO THE ONLY SENSIBLE THING AVAILABLE TO THEM AND START A SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE MUSICIANS THEY WORKED WITH.

THIS IDEA SNOWBALLED AND BORN TO BE WIDE QUICKLY BECAME A MEETING PLACE FOR MUSIC JOURNALISTS, RECORDS LABELS, PLUGGERS, A&R'S, PHOTOGRAPHERS, DIRECTORS, IN FACT ANYONE INVOLVED OR INTERESTED IN MUSIC & THE ARTS.

BRODIE LEFT BORN TO BE WIDE IN 2006 TO CONCENTRATE ON HIS SPORTING CAREER, BUT HE CONTINUES TO WRITE FOR THE FLY ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EDINBURGH.

IN SEPTEMBER 2005 DAZED AND CONFUSED PUBLISHED A DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ABOUT BORN TO BE WIDE AND THIS WAS FOLLOWED IN SPRING 2006 WHEN THE NIGHT WAS NAMED NME's CLUB OF THE WEEK.

WHEN MARTIN SMITH FOUND THAT HE NEEDED ALL HIS TIME TO CONCENTRATE ON WINNING AWARDS FOR HIS FILMS, EDINBURGH PROMOTER DERICK MACKINNON STEPPED IN TO REPLACE HIM. HIS NEW FOUND SOUND NIGHTS BEEN SHOWCASING LOCAL TALENT SINCE 2006 AND HIS MINI-SET FEATURING TRACKS BY EXCITING NEW ACTS, OFFER A SNAPSHOT OF WHAT IS HOT ON THE SCENE.

THE CONCEPT FOR BORN TO BE WIDE IS SIMPLE: ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH, GUESTS ARE INVITED TO PLAY THEIR FAVOURITE RECORDS OF ALL TIME AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE COMPLETELY SELF-INDULGENT. THE ONLY RULES ARE NO MORRISSEY/THE SMITHS AND NO JOY DIVISION, BUT EVERYTHING IS ALLOWED SEE THE PLAYLISTS ON THE WEBSITE

NO DJ SKILLS ARE REQUIRED AND MUSICIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING CDs TO GIVE TO PROMOTERS, JOURNALISTS, LABEL PEOPLE AND EACH OTHER. THE NIGHT HAS ALWAYS BEEN FREE.

OLAF AND DERICK WRITE A MONTHLY COLUMN IN THE SCOTSMAN REPORTING ON SCOTTISH ACTS, AND EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS DO AN EDINBURGH ROUND UP FOR THE FLY.

SINCE MOVING TO THE VOODOO ROOMS IN APRIL 2008, THE SELF-INDULGENT DJ SETS HAVE BEEN PRECEDED BY SEMINARS WHICH AIM TO BE USEFUL. THESE BEGAN WITH AN EXCELLENT TALK ABOUT TOURING PRESENTED BY MARTIN ATKINS, FORMER DRUMMER WITH PIL, KILLING JOKE, NIN AND PIGFACE, AND OWNER OF INVISIBLE RECORDS. OTHER TALKS HAVE INCLUDED: "UNVEILING THE MIND OF A MUSIC JOURNALIST," "HOW TO GET A GIG" AND "A GUIDE TO MUSIC MANAGEMENT."

IN AUGUST STV FILMED INTERVIEWS WITH OLAF AND GUEST DJS IRVINE WELSH, KRISTIN HERSH AND HER HUSBAND BILLY. THEY WERE KIND ENOUGH TO WAIT UNTIL EVERYBODY HAD BENEFITED FROM THE OPPORTUNITY TO DRINK AT LEAST FIVE PINTS AND SEVERAL SHOTS OF MEZCAL.

http://video.stv.tv/bc/entertainment-edinburghfestival-20080821-kristin-hersh/:

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Manky Bastard





Jul 10 2009 7:31 PM

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dj carne


Online Now!


Jul 6 2009 8:47 PM

!!!OUT NOW!!! july 1, 2009

debut album - literary devices - on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody...

dj carne



jaded playboy - new songs from EP up now!!





Jun 29 2009 12:11 PM

Hi there, we've uploaded a couple of tracks from our new EP. Check them out and spread the word if you like them!
Also if you are local to us we are launching the E.P. this Saturday at Cabaret Voltaire in Edinburgh. If you buy a ticket for the show we'll give you a free copy of the cd!

Cheers
Kenny
jp
Myshel





Jun 26 2009 2:30 PM

Myshel.. on BILLBOARD.COM... watch the link below.....

Play and pass it along...



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Little Doses





Jun 18 2009 4:09 PM


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ShellSuit Massacre





Jun 8 2009 12:27 PM

wee GANGS
THE BRIGANTIES (OFFICIAL)





Jun 6 2009 11:51 AM

Good to be back on Myspace after our hacking. Hope you like the new tunes up on our page. Thanks for re-accepting us.

Take it easy

THE BRIGANTIES
The Ordinary Allstars





Jun 6 2009 10:55 AM

Hey, Thanks for adding us.

We're giving away 5 free tracks at www.theordinaryallstars.com If you get the chance, swing by and download them for free and tell us what you think!

Much love from The Ordinary Allstars
FRANTIC CHANT





Jun 3 2009 2:54 PM

Hope all you gorgeous people are remembering Frantic Chant, Delta Mainline and White Heath this Saturday 6th June at The Granary in sunny Leith. Doors open 7.30pm, tickets available from www.leithfestival.com  or take your chances and pay at the door.
servant





May 28 2009 3:48 PM

Awrite folk

Thanks for acceptance of addage.  How the devil are yee?  What are you up to at the moment?  We are in the process of putting together some rough home recordings to help us pick which ones to record as an ep.  Would be great if you have a chance to listen to them and let us know what you think.  Just remember they are DIY bedroom recordings though!!!;oD  We just thought we would fire them up anyway. 

Hope to hear back from you

Cheers

Ally@glasgowpodcart.com
servantnoise@hotmail.co.uk


Club for Heroes





May 25 2009 12:15 PM

Break for love with Club For Heroes this Friday 29 May...

Exclusive live set from TRUFFLE CLUB (Optimo/Dissident/Wireblock)

At the Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art. 11pm-3am, £5/£4

UNDERGROUND DISCO FOR FREAKS AND LOVERS

New Found Sound





May 22 2009 2:06 PM

You know you want to see this one:


THE MILL EDINBURGH – Thurs 28th May:


ACTION GROUP + THE LITTLE KICKS + CRYOVERBILLIONAIRES


TEXT 'MILL16R' to 82500 for FREE Text Tickets


Click here to visit The Mill for Free tix, MP3s, videos and more



Glasgow PodcART





May 20 2009 8:23 PM

thanks for accepting the add!

www.glasgowpodcart.com
Underclass





May 20 2009 3:41 PM

unscein launch party
DEGRASSI





May 10 2009 7:01 PM

DEGRASSI POSTER
Fitzroy Soul





May 7 2009 8:59 PM

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Little Buddha





May 6 2009 11:06 PM

Come see/hear LITTLE BUDDHA - at one of their last Scottish gigs before they scoot off to USA for their 5 week Tour!
Little Buddha - TWISTED TOUR 2009
Day & Date:Venue:Where??Time...!
Saturday 16th MayHUSTLERSDundeeDoors open 8pm
Friday 22nd MayThe GREENSIDELeslie (nr Glenrothes)Doors open 8.30pm
Thursday 28th MayHUSTLERS DundeeDoors open 8pm
Saturday 30th MayPJsDunfermlineDoors open 8pm
Friday 5th JuneHARLEM & GREENSIDE (TWO VENUES – ONE BUS)Kirkcaldy & LeslieDoors open 11.30pm

Take your pick – come along and catch them before they hit the road!!!
North Atlantic Oscillation





Apr 28 2009 5:21 PM

Hello,

North Atlantic Oscillation's "Hollywood Has Ended", from the forthcoming album Grappling Hooks, is featured in this month's Police Box compilation from TenTracks.
It's here:

http://www.tentracks.co.uk/channel/the-police-box/the-police-box-april-09

In case you haven't heard, TenTracks is a new music delivery service where you can buy exclusive 10-track compilations for £1, i.e. a mere 10p per track.


This month NAO are in the illustrious company of the excellent Found, Orkestra Del Sol, Fence Collective luminaries James Yorkston and King Creosote and exactly 5 others. Once again, that's £1 for ALL TEN TRACKS. Not bad, really.


-North Atlantic Oscillation

http://www.tentracks.co.uk/channel/the-police-box/the-police-box-april-09
http://www.naoband.com

NEXT GIG: GRV, Edinburgh, May 7
The Broken Jukebox





Apr 28 2009 2:53 AM

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With a top-notch line up that’s sure to send out positive vibes across the venue and beyond, you’d be mad to miss it…for advanced tickets (allowing access to gig + Launch Night After-Show Party Featuring: RBRBR DJ set, Guest DJ Olaf Furniss of the The Scotsman & Born To Be Wide, will be playing some of the best bands hailing from 'Auld Reekie', + more Guest DJ's) & Exclusive freebies, sign-up to our mailing list and e-mail us to reserve a place now…see you all there-T.B.J.
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Napier Guitar Quartets





Apr 27 2009 8:22 PM

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Welcome to a night of varied music, performed by a number of talented 1st and 2nd year students at Edinburgh Napier University. The evening will feature a selection of pieces composed by the students, under the guidance of tutor Ged Brockie.

Hope to see you there!! :)
Beepfest Glasgow!





Apr 27 2009 4:30 PM

Just under 2 weeks til Beepfest Glasgow!



Tickets on sale at Tickets Scotland Glasgow, or online at www.seetickets.com

Hope you can make it!
The Fire Engines





Apr 20 2009 3:35 PM

dj carne


Online Now!


Apr 17 2009 5:17 PM

you can find it here...

www.reverbnation.com/djcarne

dj carne
Picture This





Apr 9 2009 10:02 PM

thanks for the addage

Love

PTx
Magdalena Reising





Apr 4 2009 12:49 PM

8th May -Magdalena Reising sings with Tony Pancella-piano, Steve Thompson -double base and Alex Eberhard-drums. 830pm,The Bull,Barnes,London,373 Londsdale Rd,London,SW13 9PY Price £10 Bookings 020 8876 5241

Reviews;


” the kind of subtle magical power happening at the Blue Café won’t be held across the Pond for long.The similarly charming and talented Corinne Bailey Rae became a Grammy nominated sensation and a major presence on the U.S. pop and jazz charts, and there’s no reason why Reising couldn’t follow suit with enough Stateside interest and promotion.
New York Review



TONY's Reviews ...

'Tony Pancella has matured into one of the most promising pianist of his generation....
Keith Copeland (international top jazz musician)
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