Scottish duo Honeyblood play Scottish festival Electric Fields at the end of this month, so Cat and Stina have compiled a playlist of their essential Scottish bangers.
Stina Tweeddale
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – The Hammer Song
My dad got me into SAHB when we used to watch re-runs of the Old Grey Whistle Test. I love 70s rock, especially stuff that has a theatrical twist.
Arab Strap – New Birds
My best friend made me a mixtape when we were about fifteen and introduced me to Arab Strap. They’ve recently reunited which is very exciting.
Martha Ffion – No Applause
When Claire put this song online, I must have listened to it a good twenty times and then asked her to support Honeyblood at our next Glasgow show. Be prepared to fall in love. (This isn’t on Spotify yet – we’ve embedded it below – Ed)
Cocteau Twins – Aloysius
A friend at school gave me a copy of Heaven or Las Vegas and I bought ‘Treasure’ from a guy clearing out his LP collection. I love ‘Treasure’ the most because it’s dark in parts whilst still so beautiful.
The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues
I got given Mike Scott’s Adventures of A Waterboy as a Christmas gift from my Uncle and have just started reading it. He has written some great songs with universally touching lyrics, which really is the end goal.
Cat Myers
Idlewild – A Film For The Future
Around 15 years ago I moshed so hard at an Idlewild gig that I passed out… twice. They don’t make mosh pits like they used to.
Hidden Orchestra – Wandering
Two amazing drummers, epic soundscapes and awesome live shows.
Belle & Sebastian – The Boy With The Arab Strap
This tune brings back great memories from the East Coast American tour we supported them on last year.
Mogwai – Remurdered
So much love for Mogwai. They’ve been on my Discman / minidisc player / MP3 player and iPhone constantly for well over a decade!
Average White Band – Cut The Cake
Total classic! Funky as and still fresh.