Savage Mansion, Scotland On Sunday, 6 August 2017

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 6 August 2017 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com [in association with Electric Fields Festival] SAVAGE MANSION Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday Savage Mansion came into existence when former Poor Things frontman Craig Angus decided to form a band with musicians who shared his love of Jonathan Richman the Pixies, Pavement and Wire.The early results are promising, with a couple of excellent singles displaying the type of lyrical wit and effortless musical cool of fellow Glaswegians Catholic Action, which is not surprising given that the bands share a member in Jamie Dubber. Savage Mansion are set to play a Made In Scotland show at Edinburgh's Summerhall on 19 August and a slot at Electric Fields at the beginning of September. Then in November they go into the studio to record their debut album. One of Scotland's most promising new bands, we anticipate a feast for the ears.Listen at https://soundcloud.com/savagemansion Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night, Born To Be Wide. Their next event is in partnership with Made In Adelaide and takes place at Edinburgh’s Summerhall on 9 August. It includes a panel discussion looking at how the Edinburgh festivals can provide a platform for emerging Scottish talent. For free tickets and more details see www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with Electric Fields Festival Headline acts Frightened Rabbit and Dizzee Rascal are joined by Band Of Horses, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Glass Animals, Arab Strap, Kate Tempest and many more over a weekend which also celebrates the best in Scottish street food and drink. Visit www.electricfieldsfestival.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