Astrid, Scotland On Sunday, 4 November 2018

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 4 November 2018 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. See Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) ASTRID Artist of the Week in Scotland On SundayIndie pop/rock darlings Astrid return with the release of their fourth album, ‘Fall, Stand, Dance.’Recorded in Los Angeles (where guitarist Charlie Clark now lives), the album was produced by Eric McCann, mixed by Tony Doogan and is released via Edwyn Collins’ label AED Records.The band were previously members of Scottish supergroup The Reindeer Section (which featured members of Snow Patrol, The Vaselines, Teenage Fanclub, Mogwai and Arab Strap) and had some success with Our Lunar Activities and various solo projects.After a recent live session on BBC Radio Nan Gàidheal, an appearance at the Loopallu Festival and a show at The Ironworks in Inverness last month, Astrid launch their album with a hometown Christmas gig at An Lanntair (click for ticket link) in Stornoway on 22 December, with special guests Edwyn Collins and Paul Wilson of Snow Patrol.For info and to see the video of single Poison Reaction visit https://www.facebook.com/Astridbanduk Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the music business seminar and social night Born To Be Wide visit www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) AIM is a trade body established in 1999 to provide a collective voice for the UK’s independent music industry. The sector produces some of the most exciting and popular music in the world, and makes a huge contribution to the country’s economy. AIM’s 800+ members include the largest labels in the world, small start-ups and individual artists releasing their own music. Visit www.musicindie.com * For consideration as our Artist of the Week please click HERE scroll to the bottom and review checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands in Scotland On Sunday. Then email: Derick Mackinnon with all the info