Yip Man, Scotland On Sunday, 21 July 2019
Printed in Scotland On Sunday, 21 July 2019 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read full article on Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) Yip Man Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday 21 July 2019:
Regular readers of this column will be familiar with our admiration for Glasgow’s Armellodie Records and its eclectic, interesting roster of artistes. This includes the occasional release by the enigmatic Yip Man who unbeknown to us until this week, is actually the alter ego of the label’s co-founder, Alan Souter (aka Al Nero).Boasting an aptitude for edgy pop which could be likened to earlier Blur if Davie Henderson (of Fire Engines, Win and The Nectarine No. 9 fame) were on vocals, his latest album was partly written while working in China. Entitled Pure Zen, Ken? it boasts a variety of sounds while still managing to remain engaging and listenable. Released on 6 September, both on vinyl and CD, it won’t be accompanied by any live shows. However, both formats come free with a mindfulness colouring book and a set of pencils. For more info check out https://yipman.bandcamp.com/album/pure-zen-ken or visit https://www.facebook.com/justsayyip 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 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