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The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast

Summary: Two ordinary Scottish guys chatting mostly about the best in alternative music. Tune in for reviews, discussions, interviews and the odd bit of humour. Scotland’s finest alternative podcast.

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 Episode 26: “No Ali G Shit” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:44:48

This episode should have come out in August 2023. We had planned to record it, but I got sick and it was postponed. Then, life got busy with staggers, weddings (both hosts included), and honeymoons. It’s been over six months since our last episode - which is absolutely mental - but we’re finally back with loads of great new (ish) music to talk about! On our singles swap we’re discussing: Post-punk Experiment #3 (A Bigger Splash) by experimental indie weirdos The Wife Guys of Reddit, and You Can Be Mean by American-Brazilian singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza. Our album reviews for this episode are Doggerland, the third album from Glasgow’s musical wizard Rudi Zygadlo; the Black or White EP, the 18th record from Munich-based artist Cagri Raydemir; Standard Patter, the new album from Scottish rappers Fire Up The Sun; Restless Dreams, the latest EP from Livingston’s industrial electro-pop goths GRAVELLE; and finally, Nothing Clever, Just Feelings from Brighton-based, electro-punks CLT DRP. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 26: ”No Ali G Shit”.

 Episode 25: “A Lot Of Intense Frottage” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:56:11

Episode 25: “A Lot Of Intense Frottage” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast - 17th June 2023 There’s a lot of intense frottage on Episode 25 of The Scratch Cast! As usual, we’re a bit behind and this was recorded months ago, so a lot of our references to dates and times will be out of date. On this jam-packed episode, Snedds talks about Garth Marenghi’s Terrortome, the Chuun Spring Fling and Stag & Dagger 2023. We also chat about our mutual experience of Seas, Starry live at The Old Hairdressers in Glasgow. Basically, we got pished. On the digital corkboard, we recommend: the new EP from Jodie Langford, the latest EP from Mist & Wing, and the charity compilation “You Matter Part II” from Ripcord Records. On our singles swap we’re talking about "Hi Ren" by singer/songwriter, producer, rapper and multi-instrumentalist Ren and "A Definitive Guide To Easy Living" by Brighton indie-rock outfit Youth Sector. Finally… our album reviews are “Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time” the debut EP from DIY emo/punks Big Hug, “The Great Nothing” the debut album from cosmic alt. prog/rockers Magna Zero, “Galore” the new album from grungy hardcore punks The St Pierre Snake Invasion and finally “Third Side Of The Coin” from Edinburgh-based, nomadic songwriter Inkfields. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 25: ”A Lot Of Intense Frottage”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace. #podcast #musicpodcast #indiepodcast #scottishpodcast #newmusic2023 #newmusicpodcast #thescratchcast #thealternativemusicpodcast #theheadscratcher #musicreviews #albumreviews #singlereviews #livemusicreviews

 Episode 24: “A Ten Out Of Ten Bonanza” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:00:02

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 24: “A Ten Out Of Ten Bonanza” 12th March 2023 It's a ten-out-of-ten bonanza on Episode 24 of The Scratch Cast! On our latest episode we give out our highest rating no less than four times - have we gone mental? Listen in to find out! First, we run through our ratings from 2022 to establish The Scratch Cast's Top 5 (ish) singles and albums of last year. Next, Grant hasn't been to any gigs this month, so Snedds gives the lowdown on Viagra Boys live at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. On the digital corkboard, we discuss the new band Really Big Really Clever, the upcoming new album from TDK, and we recommend three very different music documentaries - Right Here, Right Now, The Kemps: All True and Punk Rock Vegan Movie. On our singles swap we discuss "Suicide" by Irish avante-garde punk producer Meryl Streek and "Fallout" by the veteran New Jersey indie rock band Yo La Tengo. And finally… our album reviews are “Night Terrors” the latest album from London-based DIY garage rockers The Fades, “Cans” the debut album from Brighton-based hardcore punks Regal Cheer, “Cocoon” the sophomore album from Polish gothic/doom merchants Give Up To Failure and last but not least, “Emerald Hummingbirds in Turquoise Sassafras 2.0933333334” the third album of uncategorisable weirdness from Bulgarian band MUDDY. Check out the episode below or via any of the links at the bottom of the page. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 24: ”A Ten Out Of Ten Bonanza”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here. If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 23: “The Biannual Music Podcast” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast Episode 23 - “The Biannual Music Podcast” 13th January 2022 Our first podcast of 2023 is finally here! Full disclosure though, this episode was recorded way back in November, even before the WACO interview (which it took a back seat to). So… expect the digital corkboard and some of our references to specific days, weeks and months to be totally out of date… Given our relaxed release schedule over the course of the last year (something the episode title pokes fun at) this is another bumper submissions episode where we catch up with as much stuff as we can. On this episode, we almost avoid talking about piss, Snedds tells a pointless story about looking for a Post Coal Prom Queen tweet and Grant drops some quiz facts about the musical abilities of Bonnie and Clyde… The digital corkboard returns with releases from “Mothman and the Thunderbirds”, “Voldo” and “Equal Frequencies“. On our singles swap we discuss “Didn’t Care” by North Carolina’s folktronica duo “Sylvan Esso” and “Let The Lights On” from North London indie rockers “Sorry”. And for our bumper submissions episode we talk about “II/Infinity”, the debut album from experimental electronic pop artist “O-SHIN”, the self-titled EP from Norwegian surf-punk trio “The Bundy Bunch”, “Evidence of a Broken Mind”, the debut album from Utrecht quintet “Two and a Half Girl”, “Endure”, the latest single from Los Angeles psyche-rockers “Magna Zero”, the self-titled EP from Leeds rockers “Radio Aftermath”, and finally “Shadows”, the debut album from Genoese doom metal veterans ”ExpiatoriA”. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 23: ”The Biannual Music Podcast”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here. If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Interview: ""Well, well" Said The WACO Lads" - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 06 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:17

The Scratch Cast - The Interviews Episode 06 - ""Well, well" Said The WACO Lads" 22nd December 2022 A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of catching up with Jak and James from WACO. We asked them what they'd been up to since we last spoke and talked about their brilliant new album "Rock Spirit Absolute Joy" - out now on Venn Records! We also asked the lads to each pick an album for us to talk about - something that meant something to them - and we did the same. Jak picked "Victoria" by The Downtown Struts, James chose the "Grind Session" PS1 game soundtrack, Grant selected ""Well, Well" Said The Rocking Chair" by Dean Friedman, Snedds opted for "Virtue" by The Voidz and... ...we had an absolute blast discussing these albums! The intro music, which will be stuck in your head for days, is taken from "Parkinson", an old British television chat show presented by Michael Parkinson - please don't sue us Parky! Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2​ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj​ Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy​ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo​ Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA​ Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH​ TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur​ & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace. #wacoband #punkmusic #rockmusic #newmusic #rockspiritabsolutejoy #vennrecords #interview #indiepodcast #scottishpodcast #musicdiscussion #musicreview #podcast #thesscratchcast #theheadscratcher #newmusic2022 #waco

 Episode 22: “Testudinate C*nt” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:50:51

It's been another long wait since the last episode of The Scratch Cast, we’re practically a quarterly podcast at this point, but we're finally back to discuss a load of great music released over the last few months! On this episode, we discuss weak bladders, George Jetson’s birthday, broken foot gig cancellations, how George Clooney looks like a tortoise and oh yeah, music. Snedds recants his experiences of “Viagra Boys” and “Man On Man” live and Grant gives us the lowdown on “Darwin Deez”. The digital corkboard returns with album announcements from “WACO" (it’s been out for ages now), "Gogol Bordello" (it’s also out), "Press Club" and "Brutus". On our singles swap we’re discussing “A Heretic's Inheritance” by Newark, New Jersey's underground hip hop duo “Dalek” and “Wrecked” from power pop garage rockers “Weird Nightmare”. On submission corner, we've been sent the album “The Hum of the Machine” from sci-fi prog stoner rockers “Gramma Vedetta” and the “Shine” EP from the grungy post-hardcore band “Roseneath”. Finally... our album selections this month are “Water Slide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky” from art-indie-rockers “Porridge Radio” and the new album ”Speak No Evil” from Glasgow-based multi-instrumentalist, singer and rapper “Becca Starr”. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 22: ”Testudinate C*nt”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here. If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 21: “The Spirit Of Lady Parts” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:39:21

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 21 “The Spirit Of Lady Parts” 10th June 2022 It's been a long wait since the last episode of The Scratch Cast but we're finally back to discuss loads of new music released over the last few months! On this episode, we reveal the truth behind the last episode's cover art and the 90s craze of Children's Tea Towel Art that inspired it. Snedds runs through all the gigs and live streams he's seen recently, including an unfortunate interaction at Peat & Diesel in Elgin Town Hall. The digital corkboard returns with updates from Joe Billy, Slippery Trashmouf, Viagra Boys, Voldo and MUDDY. On our singles swap we review “Circles” by Hamilton, Ontario's alt-rock shoe-gazers Basement Revolver and “Everything Is Going To Be Alright” from experimental New Zealand producer Princess Chelsea. On submission corner we've been sent the single “Dominoes” from Halifax, Nova Scotia's garage punk rockers Shoulder Season and the single “Some Call This Normal” from Scottish singer-songwriter Calum Baird. And finally... our album selections this month are “THE UNRAVELLING OF PUP THE BAND” the fourth full-length release from Toronto punks PUP, the debut album ”Growing Up” from Los Angeles garage rockers The Linda Lindas and “Stoned Weekend” the debut album from New York's alt-psyche-country band Drug Couple. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 21: ”The Spirit Of Lady Parts”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 20: “Smell Ya Later” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:42:37

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 20 “Smell Ya Later” 18th March 2022 Perhaps we’re pushing it calling this a monthly podcast now, but after what feels like ages (time for Snedds to watch all five seasons of The Wire), Episode 20 of The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast is finally here. Grant and Snedds discuss their drunken experience of Kneecap live at The Barrowlands Ballroom, Snedds reviews the Foo Fighters’ new slasher comedy Studio 666 and it’s back to business (after the submission special) as we see the return of the metaphysical pinboard and the rest of our usual segments. On our singles swap this month we review “Working All The Time” by experimental hip-hop, r & b and pop artist Xenia Rubinos and “I Know I’m Not Easy To Like” by indie pop-rockers Pip Blom. On the next episode, we’ll be discussing “Everything Is Going To Be Alright” by Princess Chelsea and “Circles” by Basement Revolver. On submission corner, we review the eponymous debut album from Austrian Post/Indie/Punk outfit Jeanny and discuss the singles Hate Mail and False Faces from Edinburgh's outspoken funk-punk band Radio Fury. And finally on our album reviews we discuss “Animorphs” the sixth album from Norwegian hardcore/indie-punk outfit Honningnbarna and “The Lightness Of The Dread” from East Kilbride singer-songwriter Michael Timmons. Check out the episode below or via any of the links at the bottom of the page. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 20: ”Smell Ya Later”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 19: “That's All Folks” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:10:22

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 19 “That’s All Folks” 23rd December 2021 It’s been ages since we last uploaded an episode of The Scratch Cast Podcast but this one’s a little bit special. To celebrate our second birthday (which rolled around back in September) we’re reviewing submissions from all the way back before the podcast was a thing, up until just a few months ago. We also discuss Snedds’ ongoing Sopranos obsession, what we thought of The Many Saints of Newark, Hidden Door Festival 2021, Stag and Dagger Festival 2021 and Kneecap live. Oh and Snedds does his best impression of Porky Pig… On our singles swap this month we review “Violet” by The Zebecks and “Paranoia Party” by Frances Forever. On the next episode, we’ll be discussing “I Know I'm Not Easy To Like” by Pip Blom and “Working All The Time” by Xenia Rubinos. We also review five submissions including “Uspeh”, progressive, dystopian metal from Bulgaria’s TDK, “Lined in Silver” the black metal, post-hardcore and metalcore infused opus from Breaths, “Golden Orb” the unbelievably weird experimental concoction of alt. rock, stoner metal and jazz from MUDDY, “Karma” the 90s inspired dance and electronic pop album from Huddersfield’s Equal Frequencies and finally, “You’ll Own Nothing and You’ll Be Happy”, the intriguing, ambient, psychedelic EP from Sugaar Pan. Check out the episode below or via any of the links at the bottom of the page. Sit back, relax and listen to Episode 19: ”That’s All Folks”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 18: "Spoiling the Sopranos" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:08:16

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 18 “Spoiling the Sopranos” 8th October 2021 On this episode of The Scratch Cast Podcast, we have difficulty pronouncing the word “alchemical”, spoil the end of the Sopranos (SPOILER ALERT) and forget famous actors’ names from The Irishman. Generally, we just talk a lot of nonsense, intertwined with reviews of new music. On our singles swap this month we review “Good 4 U” by Olivia Rodrigo (not Olivio Rodriguez!) and “Do You Mind?” by Orla Gartland. On the next episode, we’ll be discussing “Violet” by The Zebecks ” and “Paranoia Party” by Frances Forever. On “submission corner” we’ve got more Scottish Hip-Hop with “K.O.T.H.” from West Lothian emcee Barz Fury. If you’ve got something you want us to hear then make sure you hit us up via the contact page, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or via email at theheadscratcher@outlook.com. We also review three more albums including “Megabear” the experimental 52-track non-linear album from bedroom-pop quartet “ME REX”, the instrumental, experimental jazz odyssey that is “Tri Magi” from The Lasso, Jordan Hamilton and The Saxsquatch and finally the dystopian electronic hip hop concept album “Music for Hypercapitalists” from Post Coal Prom Queen and friends. Sit back, relax and listen as we commence ”Spoiling the Sopranos”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 17: “The 183rd Best Music Commentary Podcast in Denmark" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:08

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 17 “The 183rd Best Music Commentary Podcast in Denmark” 28th July 2021 On this episode of The Scratch Cast Podcast, Grant is denied a toilet break, your hosts awkwardly speak doric for two seconds and, as always, we review some (reasonably) new music… On our singles swap this month we discuss “Omega Water” by Antwerp underground rockers “Lonewolves in Paradise” and “Unsmrt Lady” by the effortlessly cool “Dry Cleaning”. On the next episode, we’ll be discussing “good 4 u” by “Olivia Rodrigo” and “Do You Mind?" by “Orla Gartland”. On “submission corner” we’ve got the monstrously diverse “Into The Hollow”, the debut album from “Mothman and the Thunderbirds”. If you’ve got something you want us to hear then make sure you hit us up via the contact page, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or via email at theheadscratcher@outlook.com. We also review three more debut albums including “if i could make it go quiet” by indie-pop sensation “girl in red”, the eponymous debut from self-proclaimed gay lover band “MAN ON MAN”, and the outrageous art school indie jazz of “Bright Green Field” by “Squid”. Check out the episode below or via any of the links at the bottom of the page. Sit back, relax and listen to ”The 183rd Best Music Commentary Podcast in Denmark”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher Thanks to the nation of Denmark for your support. If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Interview: "Fiona Liddell” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 05 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:03

The Scratch Cast - The Interviews Episode 05 - Fiona Liddell 12th June 2021 On the fifth Scratch Cast interview, Grant and Snedds have the absolute pleasure of talking to Edinburgh-based musician Fiona Liddell. Fiona talks about promoting Scottish music, explains how she manages to juggle her many, many musical endeavours, reveals the creative process behind her fantastic "Cover to Cover" compilation album (in aid of Scottish Women Inventing Music) and much, much more. If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out "Cover to Cover", "Gefahrgeist" and "Fiona Liddell Music" at the links below: https://fionaliddell.bandcamp.com/album/cover-to-cover https://gefahrgeist.bandcamp.com/ https://fionaliddell.bandcamp.com/ Check out our review of "Cover to Cover in Episode 16 of The Scratch Cast here: https://youtu.be/ZzKcWQQHens The intro music, which will be stuck in your head for days, is taken from "Parkinson", an old British television chat show presented by Michael Parkinson - please don't sue us Parky! Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2​ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj​ Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy​ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo​ Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA​ Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH​ TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur​ & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace. #covertocover #scottishwomeninventingmusic #SWIM #newmusic #scottishmusic #scottishmusicians #edinburgh

 Episode 16: “A Mixed Bag of Squits” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast - Episode 16 “A Mixed Bag of Squits” 2nd June 2021 It's been a while since our last episode but Episode 16 of The Scratch Cast is finally here and with a slight re-brand. We’re now “The Alternative Music Podcast” which means we talk about nothing but music… a rule Snedds casually breaks before the episode is out. In this episode, Grant treats himself to a whisky, Snedds makes yet another Jamie Lenman reference and talks about cardboard mazes and both discuss the finer points of drinking too much cordial… oh and of course we review some new music… On our singles swap this month we subject ourselves to the experimental hardcore of “The Armed” and the apocalyptic acoustic folk of “Elliot Pullen”. In the next episode, we’ll be discussing “Omega Water” by “Lonewolves in Paradise” and “Unsmart Lady” by “Dry Cleaning”. On “submission corner” we cover two releases from Ripcord Records: “Kintsukuroi” from Chilean metal band “La Bestia De Gevaudan” and the “Anatomy EP” from Aberdeen’s own “Seas, Starry”. If you’ve got something you want us to hear then make sure you hit us up via the contact page, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or via email at theheadscratcher@outlook.com. And, as if that wasn’t enough, we also review music written by artificial intelligence with “Lost Tapes of The 27 Club”, the massive collaborative ska-punk extravaganza “The First One” from “Andy B & The World”, “Cover to Cover” the all-Scottish-all-female cover album curated by Edinburgh-based musician Fiona Liddell and “Haram” the latest, bewilderingly complex art-rap release from “Armand Hammer & The Alchemist”. Check out the episode below or via any of the links at the bottom of the page. Sit back, relax and listen to “A Mixed Bag of Squits”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here. Thanks to @sculpt.rebecca & @ellietype for the cover art found in Leith, Scotland. If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Interview: "IKITAN” - The Scratch Cast: The Interviews - Episode 04 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:49

On the fourth Scratch Cast interview, Grant and Snedds discuss all things IKITAN with band members Luca, Enrico & Frik Et. We ask about the concept behind their powerful new EP “Twenty Twenty”, the recording process, their influences, the music scene in Genoa and which bands they think we should be checking out. We had a great time chatting with these guys and hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did! If you haven’t yet, make sure you check out "Twenty Twenty" from IKITAN here: https://ikitan.bandcamp.com/ Check out our review of Twenty Twenty from Episode 14 of The Scratch Cast here: https://youtu.be/4ROFyXPNQ2I Watch or listen to the interview below. The intro music, which will be stuck in your head for days, is taken from "Parkinson", an old British television chat show presented by Michael Parkinson - please don't sue us Parky! Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2​ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj​ Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy​ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo​ Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA​ Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH​ TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur​ & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

 Episode 15: "Arses For Faces" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 02:02:16

A new episode of The Scratch Cast is here at last and we’ve got another jam-packed show for your listening pleasure. On our singles swap this month we investigate the most mysterious song on the internet “The Most Mysterious Song On The Internet” and discuss “Mam” the latest single from Irish hip-hop trio KNEECAP (feat. DYRT). On the next episode, we’ll be discussing “The Pale Horse” by Elliot Pullen and “Average Death” by Anonymous hardcore punk outfit The Armed. On “submission corner” we dive into “Postulated Substance Abuse” the new EP from Livingston rapper Slippery Trashmouf and we tackle yet another mammoth post-rock song “Too Late, Already It’s Too Late” from Yorkshire’s “Going Feral”. If you’ve got something you want us to hear then make sure you hit us up via the contact page, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or via email at theheadscratcher@outlook.com. But that’s not all! We also review “Emphatically No.”, the new album from from Los Angeles rock trio Cheekface, “Collapsed In Sunbeams” the debut album from London singer-songwriter Arlo Parks, “Look Alive”, the 6th album from Canadian rock duo Black Pistol Fire and finally “High VIbrations” from multi-instrumentalist The John Michie Collective. Check out the episode below or via any of the links at the bottom of the page. Sit back, relax and listen to “Arses For Faces”. If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/headscratcher If you’re wondering what our review scores relate to, check out our rating system below: 1/10 - Destroy without listening 2/10 - Rancid bin juice (bathe afterwards) 3/10 - Hot garbage (avoid) 4/10 - Meh (not worth going back to) 5/10 - Forgettable (one or two good songs) 6/10 - Just OK (for fans of the genre) 7/10 - Good (quite like it) 8/10 - Very good (must listen) 9/10 - Exceptional (absolutely love it) 10/10 - Practically flawless (unmissable) Don’t forget to subscribe to The Scratch Cast on your favourite streaming/podcast service so you never miss an episode. Please leave a nice review :) Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KYNkI2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3082hBj Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2QXCohy YouTube: http://bit.ly/2QXtlxo Deezer: http://bit.ly/34sjqDA Castbox: http://bit.ly/34sEJoH TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/2QVt8ur & more: https://podfollow.com/the-scratch-cast-podcast All music clips are used as a teaser only and remain the property of the respective artists. Peace.

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