Sundown Sessions

25/10/2026

I'm off to see The Mission for their two dates down at Hebdon Bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday, so will return a week on Tuesday where I'll be showcasing the latest release from Redemption ZERO, talking about their upcoming gigs and letting you know how you can get your hands on a physical copy of this and a matching t-shirt.

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10/10/2026

🎸 A week on, and I'm STILL buzzing from this one! 🤘

I know I'm a wee bit late posting about last week's FRANTIC CHANT gig at Leith Arches, but some nights deserve more than a hurried post the following morning. And this was definitely one of them!

What an absolutely INCREDIBLE night of live music! 🔥

There's something special about a gig where the atmosphere, the music and the sheer energy in the room all come together to create something unforgettable. This was one of those nights.

Frantic Chant were absolutely phenomenal! Raw energy, passion, attitude and a performance that reminded me exactly why I love live music so much. The kind of gig that grabs you by the scruff of the neck and doesn't let go!

And a massive shout-out to The Durty Wurks and Bizarre Lily, who were both absolutely outstanding too. If neither of these bands are not already on your radar, they really should be. 👏

It's nights like these that remind me just how much incredible musical talent we have on our doorstep, and why getting out and supporting live music matters so much.

A week later, and I'm still smiling about it. That's the mark of a great gig!

08/10/2026

New music from Scarlet Joy - will definately feature on an upcoming show!

06/10/2026

A wee change of plan for tonight…

There’ll be no Sundown Sessions tonight, and in fact the show will be taking a break for the next three weeks.

But tonight, at least, I’ve got a very good excuse!

The playlist was drawn up, everything was ready to go, and then at the very last minute I was incredibly lucky to be invited along as a guest to tonight’s sold-out Mouth Ulcers gig in Edinburgh.

Mouth Ulcers are actually a fairly recent discovery for me. I first checked them out after learning that they’ll be supporting The Mission in London, and it didn’t take long for them to make an impression. I’ve really come to appreciate what they’re doing and they’ve become regulars on the Sundown Sessions playlist.

So to suddenly find myself on the guest list for a sold-out show tonight feels pretty special - and it was simply too good an opportunity to turn down.

Apologies to anyone who was planning to tune in tonight. The playlist was ready and waiting, so we’ll just have to save some of that music for another night.

I’ll see you on the other side of the three-week break.

In the meantime… tonight I’m off to see Mouth Ulcers! 🎶

05/10/2026

What a brilliant night at Leith Arches on Friday just past.

I went along to see FRANTIC CHANT, but I have to give a massive shout out to The Durty Wurks. They were absolutely fantastic.

I’ve played them on the show and talked about them on air, but seeing them live is a completely different experience. They’ve got that energy that you just can’t capture through a pair of headphones. Great songs, bags of attitude and the swagger of a band clearly having a good time on stage.

I absolutely loved their set.

One of my favourite things about doing the show is discovering bands, getting behind their music and then having the chance to see them doing their thing live. Nights like this are a reminder of just how much great music we have happening on our very own doorstep

If you get the chance to see The Durty Wurks live, go and see them. I certainly will again.

And huge credit to Frantic Chant for putting the whole night together. A cracking gig and exactly the kind of night that makes you want to keep shouting about independent music.

More of this please. 🤘🎸

04/10/2026

🎸 ONE TO WATCH: Bizarre Lily 🎸

Had a brilliant night on Friday at a gig organised by FRANTIC CHANT at Leith Arches, and I wanted to give a special mention to one of the bands on the bill: Bizarre Lily.

Friday night was a pretty significant one for them because it was their first ever gig. You certainly wouldn’t have known it from watching them!

They put in a cracking performance and, judging by the reaction in the room, I suspect they walked off stage with quite a few more fans than they had when they walked on. Definitely a band to keep an eye on. 👀🔥

I've been fortunate enough to support Bizarre Lily right from the start and was given the opportunity to give their very first recording its first radio play on the Sundown Sessions. There’s more music on the way too, and I’ve already made it clear that whenever the next recording lands in my lap, it’ll be getting a spin on the show! 🎙️📻

There’s something particularly exciting about seeing a new band at the very beginning of their journey, and I have a feeling we’ll be hearing plenty more from these guys.

A huge well done to Bizarre Lily on gig number one, and to FRANTIC CHANT for putting the night together. 👏

I've included a few photos from Bizarre Lily's set on Friday. 📸

And if you like discovering and supporting emerging bands, give this a like and share and help get the Bizarre Lily name out there.

02/10/2026

Get yourself down to the Sunshine State tonight!

FRANTIC CHANT, The Durty Wurks, Bizarre Lily all playing at Leith Arches.

Where else would you want to be?

Really looking forward to this!

Some details for tonight.
Doors open at 7.
First band 7.30.
Live music finished before 11 for all you public transportees. We’ve even got trams down here now!
For the party animals, the DJ’s will be on until 1am and you’ll be out ‘til tomorrow.
Limited tickets available at the door for £10 or there’s still a few left on Skiddle, until 6pm, for £8.
Bring cash if you’re paying at the door or want to buy merch.
Ticket link in the comments.
See you soon ya beautiful bastards

29/09/2026

🌒 TONIGHT ON SUNDOWN SESSIONS

Another two hours of alternative music after dark coming your way tonight, and there are some absolute beauties lined up.

We’ll be travelling from the raw brilliance of The Saints '73-'78 through Virgin Prunes, PJ Harvey, Fiires, Mouth Ulcers to Porcupine Tree and a bit of everything in between!

And that’s not all…

Music from The Durty Wurks, FRANTIC CHANT ahead of the gig this Friday at Leith Arches - where I will have a pair of tickets to give away live on the show tonight.

Punk. Post-punk. Goth. Alternative. A few twists and turns along the way. Exactly how Tuesday nights should sound. 🖤

📻 Sundown Sessions
🕗 Tonight, 8-10pm UK
🎧 Listen live: https://sundownsessions.co.uk/listen-live/

Turn it up, get comfortable and join me from 8.

ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AFTER DARK

28/09/2026

The countdown is on!

Wondering what the fuss is about???

FRANTIC CHANT, The Durty Wurks, and Bizarre Lily all featured on last weeks show. If any/all the bands are new to you check them out here: https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-radio-sessions-2026-09-22/

Better yet, buy a ticket while they are still available at:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Edinburgh/Leith-Arches/Frantic-Chant/42530219/

Cannot believe it is this Friday. We are beyond chuffed to be playing at this! It is going to be a brilliant night.🖤

27/09/2026

🎧 **MISSED THE SHOW? LISTEN AGAIN!**

If you missed Tuesday night’s Sundown Sessions, or enjoyed it so much you fancy another listen, the full show is now up on Mixcloud.

It was a cracking night, with a special spotlight on the upcoming FRANTIC CHANT gig at Leith Arches with music from Frantic Chant, Bizarre Lily, and The Durty Wurks.

The messages coming into the studio while I was playing these bands were fantastic, so a huge thank you to everyone who got in touch!

And, of course, there was plenty more alternative music packed into the two hours too - including...

- Jacco Gardner
- Camper Van Beethoven
- Fat White Family
- The Chameleons
- Big Country
- The Skids
- The House Of Love
- Suede
- ... and so much more!

So whether you missed it first time around, want to hear a particular track again, or just fancy another couple of hours of alternative music after dark...

🎶 Listen again now on Mixcloud:

https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-radio-sessions-2026-09-22/