Printed in Scotland On Sunday, 23 June 2019 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read full article on Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) Walt Disco Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday 23 June 2019:Scotland On Sunday, 23 June 2019, Walt Disco” width=Everything about young Glaswegian five-piece Walt Disco is exuberant, glamorous and exciting. Their androgynous look has led to photoshoots with former Dior and Yves Saint Lauren Creative Director Hedi Slimane, they’ve supported Interpol, toured with Sports Team and played various industry showcases this year.Influenced by 1980s pop and post-punk, excellent new single 'Strange To Know Nothing' encompasses distinctive, emotional vocals with dark synths and angular guitars. Cool Californian-based IHEARTCOMIX released the single last month via their record label division - 1INFINITY, which also boasts a shared music video universe. Walt Disco play a series of festivals this summer starting with XpoNorth festival in Inverness from 3-4 July, Deer Shed on 27 July, Kendal Calling on 28 July, Neverworld Festival on 2 August and Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on 3 August. Visit https://www.facebook.com/waltdisco Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide. For more info visit www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) AIM, Association of Independent Music sponsors new music in Scotland On Sunday each week 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

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