Mae Karthauser's brand new album, August, is a collection of songs that were each written in one day, all within one month: August 2021. The songs were arranged for the trio of piano, flute and cello with three vocals, allowing for imagination and innovation to flourish. In the spirit of 1960s Laurel Canyon, these 14 songs were recorded in just 2 days as live performances at the Sorting Room Studio in Dartington, home turf for the musicians and a return to Mae's place of musical study. Simplicity and authenticity are prioritised over technical "perfection" to capture the vibrancy of these adventurous songs as they emerge from the ether and into the material world. The result is a raw, real, and relatable energy that carries the listener on a journey through many magical worlds.

03 - August - Accordion Song

Alaska

Released on 23rd June. Featured on Spotify's New Music Friday UK & Fresh Finds UK/Ireland editorial playlists & broadcast on Radio X + BBC Introducing Lancashire on the weekend of release.

Led by wild and captivating front-man Fred Farrell, “Saytr Play have a burgeoning reputation for delivering a live show that’ll leave your jaw on the floor, ears begging for more” (This Feeling, Gigslutz). Over the past few years the band have sold-out several headline shows at some of Manchester’s most iconic music venues as well as appearing at YNot?, Kendal Calling, 110 Above and Great Escape Festival. 

Receiving playlisting from Radio X, Spotify (New Music Friday UK, Hot New Bands, Indie List) Amazing Radio and BBC introducing, the band have racked up over a million streams on Spotify & a dedicated fanbase. 

Following their hiatus, Saytr Play came back this January with singles, 'like a Ghost', 'Crowded Room' and 'Serotonin Serenade' amassing over 80k streams on Spotify, BBC Introducing support, playlisting on XS Manchester and national radio coverage on Radio X. Off the back of this success, Saytr Play sold out their hometown headline show at Manchester's Deaf Institute a month in advance. Saytr play release 'The Butterfly Stitches EP' on 23rd June.

“Behind the uptempo backdrop of chiming catchy guitars and choral vocal harmonies, Butterfly stitches is a story of being in love in a small town where everybody knows everyone’s business & the idea that the initial butterflies you have towards someone eventually leave scars”

Butterfly Stitches

Produced, recorded and mixed by PROJECTOR
Mastered by Katie Tavini 
Out now

chemical - PROJECTOR

Sweet Like Rosa

Seabird by Ceitidh Mac
Release Date 10th November 2023

All tracks written by Ceitidh Mac
Cello / Tenor Guitar / Synth / Vocals - Ceitidh Mac
Vibraphone / Drums - Will Hammond
Drums - Francesca Knowles
Recorded/Mixed by Sam Grant @ Blank Studios, Newcastle
Mastered by Kevin Tuffy
Production on 'Goldfinches' - Calum Howard

Artwork by Janina Sabaliauskaite

Sail Away - Ceitidh Mac

Led by wild and captivating front-man Fred Farrell, “Saytr Play have a burgeoning reputation for delivering a live show that’ll leave your jaw on the floor, ears begging for more” (This Feeling, Gigslutz). Over the past few years the band have sold-out several headline shows at some of Manchester’s most iconic music venues as well as appearing at YNot?, Kendal Calling, 110 Above. Receiving playlisting from Radio X, Spotify (New Music Friday UK, Hot New Bands, Indie List) Amazing Radio and BBC introducing, the band have racked close to two million streams on Spotify & a dedicated fanbase. 

Following their hiatus, Saytr Play returned this year with ‘The Butterfly Stitches EP’ amassing over 200,000 streams on Spotify (Editorial backing on New Music Friday UK and Fresh Finds), BBC Introducing support, playlisting on XS Manchester and national radio coverage on Radio X. Off the back of this success, Saytr Play sold out their headline show at Manchester's Deaf Institute a month in advance. Recent single ‘Brother (YKTDY)’ led to a session for BBC Introducing, continued features on national radio and Spotify editorial playlisting on the flagship ‘Fresh Finds’ playlist with over 2 million followers. 

Saytr Play release Falling Out Of Love on the 10th November, taken from their forthcoming ‘Life in Black and White EP’.  Highlighted by shimmering synths and driving guitars, Falling Out Of Love is an energetic indie pop track. 

“Behind the upbeat instrumentation the song itself touches on that point in a break up where you realise it isn’t meant to be. Our lyrics are always based on experiences we have lived and we hope you feel that. Enjoy!”

Falling Out Of Love (Radio Edit)

I hear him on the radio talking, 
I watch him on the TV news, 
Some people tell me he’s a popular fella, 
Some people say they disapprove

On the surface he’s an intellectual, 
On the surface he’s a leader of men, 
I really want to get to know him better, 
I really want to be his friend

He isn’t left, he isn’t right, 
There’s no one specific in my mind, 
He’s a preacher to the choir, 
He’s a cheater, he’s a liar

And we hate him like nobody does, 
We love him…

All he wants is a master narrative, 
Something on which he can rely and build his life around, 
He took a look at religion and bits of conflicting political thinking, 
For all it’s worth, 
And now he’s one stop on the train from his heaven on Earth

I tell you what I think he’s really not worth much more than the price of a ticket to the circus, 
But I find no one likes a visit to the circus like I do… 

He isn’t left, he isn’t right, 
There’s no one specific in my mind, 
He’s a preacher to the choir, 
He’s a cheater, he’s a liar

And we hate him like nobody does, 
We love him…

All he wants is a master narrative, 
Something on which he can rely and build his life around, 
He took a look at religion and bits of conflicting political thinking, 
For all it’s worth, 
And now he’s one stop on the train,
One stop on the train,
One stop on the train from his heaven on Earth…

Pardon me boy, 
Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo? 
Can you afford, 
To board the Chattanooga Choo Choo?
Pardon me boy, 
Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?

Master Narrative

Number03

Storms and stories .mp3

Meet Me On The Balcony

A welshborn tynesider, Ceitidh Mac is a Newcastle based alt.folk cellist/singer with a progressive twist to her music. Growing up in the wilds of Pembrokeshire before heading North, she’s been carving a name for herself across the North East and beyond. Ceitidh is pronounced Katie, spelt the Gaelic way. Think ceilidh with a T. 

While the folk influence is prominent in her songs, the smoky style and lo-fi studio sound combines with a contemporary electronic edge, embellished by unusual instrumentation. Her live show is an innovative take on traditional and alternative folk songs, sitting alongside her own original material which explores topics ranging from illuminating everyday experiences to subjects of deeper self reflection.



Sail Away - Ceitidh Mac

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