WOMPS, Scotland On Sunday, 21 February 2016
Published in Scotland On Sunday, Spectrum Magazine: Sunday 21 February 2016 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss Read on Scotsman.com
Formerly Algernon Doll Glaswegian duo WOMPS is Ewan Grant [guitars/vocals] and Owen Wicksted [drums], with a revolving group of friends playing bass.Their debut release, 'Live a Little Less / Dreams on Demand' was recorded by legendary producer Steve Albini [Nirvana] and released via Damnably. The record secured support from NME, Clash, Vic Galloway and the BBC networks, in addition to performances at New York’s CMJ, Canadian Music Week, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, XpoNorth and more.The duo embark on a US tour in March, including a showcase at SXSW, with their debut album scheduled for release on a mysterious big label in early Summer. See WOMPS live this Friday at The Tooth and Claw, Inverness, Saturday at Glasgow’s BLOC and Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s on Sunday.Facebook: www.facebook.com/weareWOMPS Watch the video for ‘Live A Little’ at https://youtu.be/qDBwc6OHnmo or below:Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music business night Born To Be Wide full info visit www.borntobewide.co.uk ** For consideration as our artist of the week or any other news please contact: Derick Mackinnon*Derick recently wrote a blog for EmuBands: How To Create an Electronic Press Kit [EPK] and Gain Press Coverage, the blog covers everything we need to consider artists for our Scotland On Sunday feature, visit http://www.emubands.com/blog/create-electronic-press-kit/