Creating modern pop music just because.
Alternatywny szeroko pojęty pop w rejonach rnb, funk, rock, house. 

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After testing to see if Johnny Walker whiskey would taste good mixed with red wine, Daniel Humphreys, and Leon Smith decided that whiskey didn't go with red wine at all. They wrote a song about it anyways, and from that moment on a tradition was born. They were to get together every Sunday, drink, and write music. They called themselves Sunday Afternoon. 

Sunday Afternoon is a family band, Smith being Humphreys uncle. They discovered their musical chemistry after Smith bought a drum kit on a whim, and experimented with writing lyrics. Humphreys had been playing guitar and singing for years but hadn't taken songwriting seriously until then. 

Many weeks passed, and many songs were written. It was then that Humphreys wanted to take music seriously and moved to London, Ontario to study Music Industry Arts at Fanshawe College. He was taught by Canadian legends such as Moe Berg of, "The Pursuit of Happiness", Mike Roth, who wrote the song, "Your Daddy Don't Know" for the hit 80's band Toronto, and Dan Brodbeck who would often work with the late, great Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries. 

Shortly after graduating, Covid-19 swept the world, locking people in their homes. The duo took this opportunity to work on their debut album, produced by Humphreys, with lyrics from Smith. Their first single, "I Need Someone" is due to come out October 2nd, and the album is expected before the new year!

Their take on the Indie/Alternative genre is guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Just a girl trying to write relatable songs

“We’ve arrived at the party fashionably late…”
Bison Hip were formed by long-time friends during a lockdown Zoom call in 2020. “I don’t know who actually suggested it first”, explains vocalist Paul, “but right away it just seemed like a great idea. Maybe it was the mid-life crisis at play!” The band are all over 50, with the exception of keyboard player and spring chicken Steven, who clocks in at a youthful 40. By the time they finally got together in early 2021, the blueprint was clear. “We wanted to take our love of blues and rock, and mix it up with our experiences of life” adds Paul. “Between us, we’ve been through so many things in life, ups and downs, some successes and plenty of failures, we wanted all of that in the music. Lastly, we needed to wrap it up in the DNA of our hometown, Glasgow, and hopefully that’s what we’ve achieved”. Built on the backbone of true Scottish grit, the ethos is clear: real musicians, real instruments, no click tracks, culminating in a unique blues rock sound with real life stories. With the release of their debut EP ‘Dear Greens and Blues’ in March 2022, Bison Hip have hit the ground running. “There’s plenty more to come, we’re on our way up!”
 
Bison Hip are: Paul Sloway – vocals | Malcolm Button – drums
Steven Radziwonik – keys | John Gilmour Smith – guitar | Graeme Carswell – bass

Just a guy with a guitar, some software, and a few things to say...

Craig began drumming in punk bands at High School in Scalloway in the Shetland Isles with Neil Preshaw and Jamie Duncan. On moving to Lerwick the mainstay of Scalloway musicians joined up with Jeff Ampleford and Gigs quickly followed Supporting the UK Subs, CUD, Love & Money,Toxik Ephex 
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 Wee Free Kings, The Men They Couldn't Hang and Manchester indie heroes The Chameleons who toured as 'The Sun & The Moon' to name a few. The band were interviewed for the NME & Melody Maker after gaining a fixture on the main stage of the Shetland Rock Festival, the review was less than favourable. 

In 1991 Craig moved to Aberdeen joining indie band 'Sunfish' who went on to be championed by then Northsound radio's Jim Gellatly and signed to nude records in 1995 The band 'Sunfish' changed their name to 'Geneva' and released critically acclaimed material on nude.
 In 1995 Craig moved to Newcastle to study Music at Northumbria University and formed 'Rusk' and ' Folkadelic' who made two recordings each at the BBC's pink palace before a bit of musical burn out.

 Craig returned to Scotland in 1998 and joined the DCA's music plus team in Dundee, tutoring drums in 1999. 

In 2003 Craig joined 'Spiral TV' with Ricky Mancini releasing two EP's before this band split to become a backing band for Ex.'Hurricane # 1's (vocalist) Alex Lowe (creation records) in 'Garage Flowers' Hurricane #1 were formed by RIDE guitarist Andy Bell who went on to join Oasis.  Garage Flowers didn't last longer than 3 months . 

Craig then joined a project called 'Bagosheights' who were a Dundee Punk band Gavin Steele (now drums with 121's under Nick Shane) Kenny Samson, guitar (now in Glasgow)and bassist Scott Wilkie (deceased) but again this was a short lived 6 months project. 

Craig then joined 'Peski Kings' after they lost their drummer. The Peski's released full LP 'Lucky Me, Lucky You' independently and played Glasgow ABC and Glasgow 02, festivals in Northumbria and some good support slots throughout Scotland, highlights include winning the online Rock Against Racism comp that got them support slots with 'Athlete.   The band  eventually broke-up due to various factors.  

2016 Craig joined forces with Graeme Scott with Mercurials;  a Dundee garage band which played a good few gigs and recorded a few demos at Seagate Studios in Dundee produced by Greame Watt and with Bassist Paul Mitchell. 

 Brown and Scott began talking about a re-union for the Newport Festival before the untimely death of lead singer Graeme Scott 14-05-2019.

A vinyl album of material was put together after Scott's passing called " "Back on the Outside" the songs of Greame Scott.

 Craig plays drums and percussion, sings backing vocals 

The LP was released through Assai Records in Dundee and was nominated for the SAY awards ( Scottish Album of the year) in 2020. 

Craig continues to write record and produce music at his High Street Studio in Arbroath, Scotland. 

Was recently played by Tom Morton Beatcroft Social Radio programme.

Call: 07484648841
email: brown.craig33@yahoo.com

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