The Gothenburg Address are a post-rock instrumental band from Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally formed in 2008, the band 
released their self-titled first album in 2009. The album featured guest appearances by musicians from Smashing Pumpkins, 
Arab Strap and The Delgados. TGA were named XFM ‘Band of the Week’ and were crowned ‘Unsigned Heroes’ by Radio 1 
within weeks of the album’s release, including a live on-air session with BBC presenter Vic Galloway.

TGA played many successful shows in their first run, most notably: The main stage in Glasgow's George Square; Wickerman 
Festival’s main stage; headlined at Glasgow’s Kingtuts Wah Wah Hut and The Mill. The Mill’s gig included a live filming that 
was showcased on the Miller website.

TGA have been featured alongside Scottish post-rock band Mogwai on the soundtrack for the short film 'Sonnets from 
Scotland' by photographer Alex Boyd. TGA’s music was also used prominently during primetime television on the BBC1 and 
BBC1 HD Documentary “Men of Rock’.

After a 2-year hiatus, the band have returned in 2011 with a fresh line up and a brand new energy. Now a mighty five piece, 
the band is made of members from fellow Scottish rock bands Penguins Kill Polar Bears and Lions Chase Tigers. A show 
introducing TGA’s new lineup and marking the release of their new single ‘The Hessian’ was played at Sneaky Pete's in 
Edinburgh on 23rd December, 2011. Notably, this sold out gig subsequently made it onto many 'best gig of the year' lists for 
local bloggers. 
 
The Gothenburg Address will continue to record new material in 2012 and plan on touring far and wide.

The Gothenburg Address - The Hessian

Taken from the debut 2009 self titled album. 

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