James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 29, 2009, 11:04 am
Discovered L S Mitchell on the Erol Alkan Forums. He’s a young man from Jersey and I really like the remixes he’s given me to post. The first is a remix of Gucci Vump and you can’t r...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 22, 2009, 9:11 am
Palermo Disko Machine. I’d never heard of them until they were featured in both Aeroplane’s November Mix and on Erol Alkan’s 6music show yesterday. Vesuvia is by far one of the best ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 20, 2009, 2:38 am
Absolutely filthy. Listen: Dada Life – Lets Get Bleeped Tonight (Don Rimini Remix) ←♥♥♥ MP3: Dada Life – Lets Get Bleeped Tonight (Don Rimini Remix)
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 18, 2009, 4:55 pm
Listen: Four Tet – Our Bells Listen: Four Tet – Hands ←♥♥♥ MP3: Four Tet – Our Bells MP3: Four Tet – Hands
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 15, 2009, 5:42 pm
Saw Steve Aoki on Friday just there. I was absolutely hammered and therefore dancing like an absolute gimp on the dance-floor. He played a really good set and did about 150 stage dives – love it...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 15, 2009, 5:17 pm
Our Halloween party was a stormer. Here’s a selection of songs that got everyone pumped up tae fuck! HAAA Listen: Miley Cyrus – Party And Bullshit In The USA (Feat. Notorious BIG) (Hathba...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 11, 2009, 6:41 pm
Princes Street, Edinburgh Listen: Four Tet – Love Cry (Joy Orbison Remix) – Radio Rip ←♥♥ Listen: Bibio – Lover’s Carvings (Leatherette Remix) – Radio Rip ←♥�...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 10, 2009, 5:27 pm
I’ve been really busy lately so here’s a wee post to let you know what I’ve been digging recently. Bonfire Night, Edinburgh Listen: Franz Ferdinand – Live Alone (Delorean Re...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Nov 4, 2009, 2:25 am
Edinburgh from Gullane Beach, East Lothian Listen: Boris Dlugosch – Bangkok ←♥♥♥♥ Listen: The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die (Yuksek Remix) ←♥♥♥♥ Listen: Jose James ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 31, 2009, 6:55 am
Polymath is a very promising new DJ from the capital of the Highlands (Inverness) and fashions dancefloor grenades from Electro and Disco-House with added WAMP WAMP BANG BANG WTFWASTHAT! Recently feat...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 27, 2009, 7:16 pm
Saw Phoenix at the Glasgow Arches on Sunday just there. Sounded awesome live, but the crowd really didn’t seem up for it. It was quite disappointing actually. I went with my bro and an altbro, e...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 27, 2009, 4:06 pm
Saw this over at Sheena Beaston. Great 15-min minimix. A bit like Girl Talk. Listen: Immuzikation – Ne Sucks Pas MP3: Immuzikation – Ne Sucks Pas Tracklist in the comments section!
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 25, 2009, 7:00 am
Man, have I been missing out on some fat (with a ph) choons this year. If you haven’t already, and if you’re a fan of the danse musix, I’d highly recommend you take a wee surf over t...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 24, 2009, 8:31 am
CFCF seems to be making waves at the moment, and I can see why after this inspired Balearic/discofied Fleetwood Mac cover/rework – a bit like something Aeroplane or jj would do. Listen: CFCF &#...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 23, 2009, 6:50 pm
Cousins will be the new single from Vampire Weekend’s new album, Contra. Listen: Vampire Weekend – Cousins (320kbps Radio Rip) MP3: Vampire Weekend – Cousins (M) Like it much bett...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 23, 2009, 4:18 pm
Ripped from a cassette tape I guess…♥ Listen: Washed Out – Yeah Listen: Washed Out – Phone Call Listen: Washed Out – Good Luck MP3: Washed Out – Yeah MP3: Washed O...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 22, 2009, 6:21 pm
McEwan Hall, Edinburgh Listen: Chiddy Bang – All Things Go (Sufjan Stevens Sample) MP3: Chiddy Bang – All Things Go (Sufjan Stevens Sample) Thanks to PMA for this!
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 22, 2009, 4:25 pm
Just got my ticket to see Steve Aoki at Cabaret Voltaire on the 13th Nov. This WILL be me. Kind of a mish-mash post this one. Just a collection of bangers. Aoki gets a lot of stick but I don’t ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 20, 2009, 5:04 pm
Hands down, one of the most underrated bands of this year. Listen: The Invisible – Jacob And The Angel ←♥♥♥♥♥ (320kbps) MP3: The Invisible – Jacob And The Angel Such a headp...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 19, 2009, 6:19 pm
Really didn’t like 11th Dimension first time I heard it – but now I think it’s fucking fantastic. Listen: Julian Casablancas – River Of Brakelights ←♥ (320kbps) Listen: J...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 18, 2009, 5:05 pm
Another lovely email from the Housse De Racket boys – currently on tour with Does It Offend You Yeah? Listen: Housse De Racket – Synthétiseur (Gonzales Rework) MP3: Housse De Racket ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 17, 2009, 7:59 am
I like to keep up-to-date with new music releases/news/current goings on, so instead of trawling through every. single. fucking. website. I employ an RSS Reader – basically a program that update...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 16, 2009, 6:25 pm
Yeah that’s right… I’ve only gone and been linked to from Rolling Fucking Stone! I’ve hit the big time! I’ll be bigger than Balloon Boy! Hahaha, OK its only a little cli...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 16, 2009, 5:12 pm
Just make sure you FULLSCREEN this bad boy. FEEL IT ALL AROUND from Northern Lights on Vimeo.
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 13, 2009, 6:20 pm
OK quick catch-up. I went to see Micachu on Saturday at Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. I won’t lie – I was actually really disappointed with their set, and wouldn’t recommend them l...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 11, 2009, 4:43 pm
Just saw this over at We All Want Someone To Shout For from the New Moon soundtrack. Would not sound out of place on Veckatimest either for that matter. Listen: Grizzly Bear (Feat. Victoria Legrand) ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 11, 2009, 3:45 am
Sunday morning and I can’ t believe I threw this post together – I’m shattered. Listen: Joss Stone – Governmentalist (Feat. Nas) ←♥♥♥ Listen: Mayer Hawthorne – ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 7, 2009, 5:24 pm
GVB N MAGIKIDZ R mai BFFs 4 dis! Listening to these 2-minute freewheelin’ blasts of tweenage energy makes me type like a 14 yr old. Shades of Beach Boys, Phil Spector and The Boy Least Likely ...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 7, 2009, 4:11 pm
Really like this. Don Diablo keeps getting better and better and better. His new album is out soon too…. and I get a free promo! Listen: Don Diablo Vs. Phoenix Vs. Jay-Z – 99 Fences ←�...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 4, 2009, 7:02 am
Listen: Ou Est Le Swimming Pool – Dance The Way I Feel (Armand Van Helden Club Mix) Listen: The Secret Handshake – Summer Of ‘98 (The Bloody Beetroots Remix) ←♥♥♥ MP3: Ou E...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 1, 2009, 5:38 pm
Guess where I’m going on Sunday…… YEEAAAH BOYEEEEEEEE!!!! If you download one Annie Mac minimix this year, make it GRUMs. Listen: GRUM – Minimix for Annie Mac (Radio 1) ←�...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 1, 2009, 5:00 pm
Saw this on HypeM the other day – most FUN remix I’ve heard for a while. Listen: Major Lazer – Pon De Floor (Chewy Chocolate Cookies Remix) ←♥♥♥ MP3: Major Lazer – P...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Oct 1, 2009, 4:34 pm
Yeah I saw Foamo last Friday – I know, this post is verrrry late. He rocked Cabaret Voltaire – we were on the vodka Red Bulls all night and ripped up the front row with our impeccable danc...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 30, 2009, 5:03 pm
OK so its about time I informed you of what I’ve been up to for the past few weeks. I went on holiday with my family to Benidorm – don’t judge me. Basically spent a week going to the...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 28, 2009, 4:55 pm
Started my PhD today. Below is La Jolla, California – I might be heading there in the future… Listen: Atlas Sound – Shelia ←♥♥♥♥ Listen: The Very Best – Julia (Jave...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 24, 2009, 11:22 am
Colin submitted this photo of a bike path in Edinburgh for my blog. Cheers Colin! Listen: Cassius – Youth, Speed, Trouble, Cigarettes (Don Diablo Remix) MP3: Cassius – Youth, Speed, Trou...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 16, 2009, 11:54 am
Sorry about the lackage de postage, I’ve been on holiday in Spain for the past week. Not as pasty anymore. Even better though…I’m flying to Iceland tomorrow for a wedding this weeken...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 6, 2009, 1:31 pm
I’ve had this U’s & I’s and Lullabies mixtape on repeat all day. I’m really impressed. Primary 1 is Joe Flory, a 24-yr olf half-Norweigan signed to Erol Alkan’s Phantasy Sound l...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 4, 2009, 12:38 pm
Just saw District 9. Fucking fantastic. I’d give it 9/10.  Listen: Don Diablo – Get On The Floor (Feat. J-Rock & Big Ed) MP3: Don Diablo – Get On The Floor (Feat. J-Rock & Big Ed)
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 3, 2009, 12:18 pm
Fuck Rumsfeld! Although, he did inspire the titles of these past 2 posts, so… thanks Donald. Originally I was just gonna pile everything into the one post, but that’s just too much for you...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 3, 2009, 9:19 am
This is a collection of songs that have been vying for my attention over the past week and I’ve only recently got round to listening to them. I’ve attached my picks of the bunch. The theme...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 3, 2009, 2:44 am
“I leave home At seven Under a heavy sky I ride my bike up I ride my bike down” Listen: Fever Ray – Seven Listen: Fever Ray – Seven (CSS Remix) ←♥♥♥ Listen: Feve...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 2, 2009, 5:43 pm
A friend told me this mix was amazing…… He wasn’t wrong! Listen: Def Starr – 10 Minutes Of Madness MP3: Def Starr – 10 Minutes Of Madness Tracklist: 1. Pola-Riot R...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 2, 2009, 12:56 pm
Listen: Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Higher Than The Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord Spank Remix) MP3: Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – Higher Than The Stars (Saint Etienne Visits Lord S...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Sep 1, 2009, 6:15 am
I’m telling you now, your new favourite artist is Javelin. They’re certainly mine. Feel like I’m beating a dead horse here but their album ‘Jamz N Jemz‘ is brilliant R...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Aug 31, 2009, 7:31 pm
So here it is as promised – the Boys Noize debriefing. Before you start though, click on ‘Click To Play All Audio Posts‘ at the bottom of the screen. Wow. How does that feel? Feeling...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Aug 31, 2009, 4:53 pm
Well that’s it for another year. Tonight (I think) is officially the last night of the Edinburgh Festival. It’s been a fucking blast I tell ye! Not least for the total randomness of what y...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Aug 28, 2009, 4:36 pm
I actually made this for a chill girl – but I like it so much I’ve decided to share it with you. Runtime: 79 mins Tracklist:- 1. One Tooth Henderson – Lucie Goes Up! (1:20) 2. Wo...
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James C. posted an article on Scottish Friction - Aug 20, 2009, 5:02 pm
I know they’re old but I don’t care….. I just finished my MSc. Listen: M83 – Run Into Flowers (Abstrackt Keal Agram Remix) Listen: M83 – Run Into Flowers (Midnight Fuck...
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