'Broken Down Radio'

I reached out for a timeless branch of hope
A call out from the rooftops
A story from a broken down radio
Pack your bags and shelve your fears

Now you’ve gone and missed your ‘blue sky boat’
For a generation…
Dangled by the rise of tomorrows sun
Smell your blood and chase your fears

I won’t march alone
I’ll sing until my throat runs dry
Building bridges over forgotten tales
On a broken down radio 

Standing there with your eluded smile
Are you ready to jump?
Turn the volume up and change your gear
Are you ready to run?

Run, run, run, run, run, run, run…

Caught inside a storm of bedtime stories
Luckily kings will crumble
Tired of all the mid ships gathered round
Spread your seeds and take your clear

I won’t march alone
I’ll sing until my throat runs dry
Building bridges over forgotten tales
On a broken down radio

The opening track on our debut EP 'extended play one'. 
A call out for simpler times. 

Recorded in the Gorstey Shack and moulded into shape by Gavin Monaghan at his Magic Garden Studios in Wolverhampton in the winter of 2020. 
Russ and Michael played and sang most of the stuff.
Gavin added bass and 'monotronics'
Craig Glover provided drums.
Mark Gardener mastered the track at his Ox4 Sound in Oxford...

And here it is for you here in it's full glory. Enjoy.

Stay safe, be well
Over and out… for now…

The Flat White Kid.
‘The Sunlit Sound of Staffordshire’

extended play one

Broken Down Radio

Hello :) 

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'A tonic for the times' Chris Hawkins BBC 6 Music 

So here's a story that you may need to grab a cup of tea and the biscuit barrel for, are you sitting comfortably? Then, let us begin...

Gorstey Lea AKA 'The Gorstey Lea Street Choir' formed one cold winters night in 2016. Two friends on a life long journey. 

Michael first met Russ in 1985, Michael was 15, Russ was 19. Russ played in 'the' up and coming local band ‘Soul Exit’. Michael admired his musical craft and ended up following the band around the country. A gig in Manchester was planned. Michael needed to go and went to Russ’s house (on Gorstey Lea) with a gift, a tape in hand. On one side The Pale Fountains ‘… From Across the Kitchen Table’ on the other Dexys Midnight Runners ‘Don’t Stand Me Down’. Russ welcomed Michael in and he attended the gig travelling in the bands van. 

The future was cast... the following year Michael formed his first band ‘The Great Divide’ inspired by what he had seen and the world of endless possibilities and free expression.

Fast forward some 31 years to August 2016 and a big birthday bash for Russ. Michael attends Russ's party. Talk turns to days gone by and Russ pops the question... “It’s about time we got together and did some music Michael, what do you reckon? No pressure. I have converted my garage into a recording studio, you should come round and we’ll have a play”. 

Michael was not sure, for 15 plus years he has not played an instrument, not sung a song, not written down his thoughts. The conversation was left. A mutual friend then messages Michael 4 months later to tell him that Russ is doing a gig and he thinks it would be good if they did a couple of their favourite cover versions together. 

Messages are exchanged and the meeting is arranged at Russ's new house in Gorstey Lea, 4 houses up the road and 31 years since that first knock on the door. Without any rehearsal the two friends agree to play together for the first time on that Friday evening… 

The reaction from the crowd and the landlord is overwhelming 2 songs turn to 2 hours and at the end of the evening the landlord books the duo to play the following month. ‘What’s your band name boys? ‘The Gorstey Lea Street Choir’ is quickly retorted an amalgam of that first meeting point and Van Morrison’s LP ‘His Band And The Street Choir’ … a door is unlocked, a journey is born.

So, to the ‘here and now’. The duo release their first track in October 2019 'The British Isles' which picks up national radio play from 6 Music, BBC Introducing and great digital stations such as Brum Radio, with the wind in their sails a double A side limited vinyl 'Lions' and 'Somedays' follows in January 2020 and in December 2020 their debut EP snazzily titled 'extended play one' hits the digital shops... 

Summer 2021 - the boys release an 8 track mini LP ''...from Prince's Park to Farsley (Volume I)' a tale of new found collaborations and two towns... aided and abetted by Gavin Monaghan, George Shilling, Choque (Black Star Liner) and Mark Gardener... Volume II will be a long before you know it!!!!

Well it should have been... Covid came and went, then Russ and Michael regrouped and decided to put the 5 piece 'live version' together. 
Joining Russ and Michael are:

Martin Betts on Bass
Sean Bradnick on Drums
Swiss Harris on all manner of musical gadgets

New songs are been written and recorded sporadically. Live dates are just  been announced (see Bands In Town Link) 

The first fruits of this new harvest are now available in their latest release '(My Heart Belongs To...) The Beaches'... just like buses there will be more along very soon

Stay safe, be well

The Flat White Kid

Is Time a relative realm, or does it exist as unique, static & monolithic, and the things and beings pass in an illusory manner while it does not change at all ?
Who can say that time exists in any way other than intangible ? If this exists, can it be judging or helping in any other way than philosophically ....................................................
real music half composed with mouse, keyboard, mind and heart (No generative AI involved) and half played with my hands, in the case of keyboards and some synths.

hello!  i'm Kat but you can call me Miaow, like my cat does....  i'm a singer/songwriter/musician/music-lover from Scotland and have been all my life.  this is my first solo project.  my debut album, Year Zero, which is out on all digital platforms.

DOWNLOAD / BUY my music here:

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you can also find me on iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, Napster, Applemusic, Googleplay, etc etc etc.

Miaow McDonald: words, vocals, guitar, bass, piano, Theremin, synths and is responsible for some other sonic perversions and samples.

Additional players named on individual tracks.

Production: Robert Davidson (Aged Choir Boy)

Thank you for tuning in!  

Love,
Miaow x

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Interplain's sonic universe is vividly brought to life through captivating releases like "Vanishing Horizon," "Perseus Night Sky," "Skysprinter," "Sleepless," and "Heatwave22." These tracks seamlessly blend nostalgic synth melodies with intricate rhythms, creating an immersive auditory experience.

Based in the UK, Interplain has garnered recognition, including winning Band of the Month on the Fiverr website. What sets Interplain's music apart is its infectious catchiness, rhythmic prowess, and the thoughtful storytelling woven into tracks featuring lyrics.

Beyond music, Interplain harbors a deep passion for electronics, often exploring the realm of making music gear. Stay tuned for more mesmerizing sounds and innovative creations from Interplain's sonic laboratory.

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