When I started doing this little feature a few years ago, I didn’t consider having to add another to the list each year… but hey, there is plenty to look forward to already in 2024, new bands, older bands returning, albums, singles, re-releases and gigs. In no particular order, but starting with the earliest one in the calendar…
- Tina Sandwich and Sister Madds – Already having produced one of my favourite single sof both of the last 2 years, Tina Sandwich were part of the line up at my first gig of 2023 at King Tuts New Years Revolution. On 6th of January Tina’s back at the same venue but this time as headliner! The providers of another of the GQ singles of 2023, Sister Madds are one of the support bands this time around, does that mean they will be headlining next year? I should think so…
Tina Sandwich – Sister Madds - Junk Pups – sticking with the New Years revolution gigs, one of Glasgow’s best musical exports, Junk Pups have a headline show on the 27th January, and will hopefully be releasing their single and video for Trophy Wife around the same time.
Junk Pups - Water Machine & Goodbody – GQ’s band of 2023 are set to go stellar next year. Having so far released a cassette, 2 vinyl EPs and my single of the year, Water Machine Pt 2, and album is due in 2024, with hopefully many more live dates to go with it. With a link to Water Machine in guitarist Jimmy, Goodbody will be a treat to the ears of any indie jangle pop fans. Having played their debut gig towards the end of 2023, 2024 is their for the taking
Water Machine – Goodbody - Scorpio Leisure -another of my bands of 2023, with several singles under their belt, 2024 will see an EP and an album (on LNFG) from this extraordinary supergroup, who already have gigs lined up with the might Filthy Tongues and as part of the Last Night from Glasgow weekender.
Scorpio Leisure - The Joshua Hotel – Another exciting new band set to release an album on Last Night From Glasgow. Queer Holiday was one of my singles of 2023.
The Joshua Hotel - Pearling – the second appearance for Morven who plays bass for Tina Sandwich. Pearling is her dreamy electro fairy pop project. Having released her debut EP in 2023, 2024 will see her go from strength to strength
Pearling - Keeley – already with gigs happening with Morrissey collaborator Alain Whyte in 2024, and having toured her debut album in 2023, I’m hoping for more Inga Marie Hauser related music and gigs in Glasgow.
Keeley - Dancer – recent EP As Well is worth shelling out on, and with and end of year “party” gig with Brenda and Water Machine, it set things up nicely for the new year
Dancer - The Laurettes – 2024 will see the debut album from one of the hardest gigging bands in Scotland. If you’re at a festival in the summertime, you are almost certain to see The Laurettes.
The Laurettes - Lloyds House – In Houses has been my favourite single by Lloyds House to date. A band going from strength to strength
Lloyds House - The Hedrons – the long awaited second album from the Hedrons will get a vinyl release in 2024, along with a launch gig with FO Machete in support
The Hedrons - His Lordship – with two quality EPs under their belts and a host of outstanding gigs, January will finally see the release of the debut album from this extraordinary trio.
His Lordship - Soapbox – you’ve probably seen their stickers all over the shop, in venues and on public transport. Soapbox are a must see live experience. Miss them in 2024 at your peril.
Soapbox - Meryl Streek – Dublin based hot property, outspoken and political, Streek brings his live show to Glasgow in February
Meryl Streek - Big Girls Blouse – Some fantastic singles and EP from this hyperactive live band, including Everybody Nearly Dies All the Time. They released a video for Scared of Men in December and are another must see live band if you get the opportunity
Big Girls Blouse - Bin Juice – talking of must see live band’s, Bin Juice are a riot live. Hoping for more Bin Juice gigs to bring a grin to my face in 2024.
Bin Juice - Sacred Noise – always on my list, Sacred Noise released their first EP in 2023. including some of my live favourites such as Home. Each release has the band sounding better and better.
Sacred Noise - St Mungo – Another hotly anticipated debut album coming in 2024. If songs like Goodbye and Winter Song are anything to go by, it should be a cracker.
St Mungo - Brenda – As I type this, I wait with baited breath for a Hogmanay announcement from Brenda… 2023 has been a great year for the trio, hoping for more Brenda shenanigans in 2024.
Brenda - Broken Chanter – the news of a new album from David and Co. is always welcome, hopefully this will trigger some live dates.
Broken Chanter - Dead Pony – after years of hard gigging and the release of a wheen of great singles, the debut album from Glasgow’s Dead Pony arrives in 2024
Dead Pony - James King and the Lonewolves – a new album from the legendary James King and the Lonewolves was the music news I wasn’t expecting at the start of 2023, but the announcement a week or two ago was most welcome
James King and the Lonewolves - Win – the re-release on Last Night From Glasgow of Uh Tears Baby, the classic Win album is hotly anticipated and will finally see me have a copy on CD and vinyl as my only original copy was a cassette
Win - The Lee Harveys/Molly Vulpyne/Critikill – its been too long since I last saw The Lee Harveys, with the added bonus of Molly from the Vulpynes in the line up
The Lee Harveys - Hifi Sean and David McAlmont – if work permits, the gig by Sean and David is sure to be an early year live highlight
Hifi Sean and David McAlmont - Paul McGeechan/Starless/Friends Again – a new album from Starless is due in 2024 as is a recording of Friends Again gig in the Mayfair in Glasgow
Paul McGeechan/Starless - LNFG Weekender and Birthday gigs – great line ups beckon including appearances at the weekender from bands listed already – Starless and Scorpio Leisure
Last Night From Glasgow - Taylor Swift – I love this woman’s music, and I’m excited about going for a day out in Edinburgh with my brother and what will be 18 and 21 year old daughters by that time..