BlindSpot record debut EP at Orkney Bands

BlindSpot record debut EP

Published by jcm July 16th, 2006 in Editorial.

Local band BlindSpot are nearing the completion of their debut: ‘The White Spark EP’. The cd, which will be available to purchase around Orkney, but also online, will feature 5 original songs, composed by singer/guitarist Josh McGregor and guitarist/backing vocalist Darren Tait. The band have been together for over two years and are best known for their songs ‘White Spark’ and ‘Hold On’ which will feature on the EP.

The band has worked with Philip Anderson, Tom Levens, Douglas Montgomery and others in various studios around Orkney, and expect the cd to be a real hit. To wet your appetite, have a listen to these live tracks, Hold On from last years KGS battle of the bands, and Way Back Home from the brilliant town hall gig:

Hold On & Way Back Home
MP3s: right-click and select ’save’ to download.

As well as spending many hours in the studio, the band is also planning various CD launch gigs, which will be happening in the next few weeks. As well as recording their 5 songs for the EP, BlindSpot have also recorded some acoustic B sides, which you can hear on their myspace page:

Listen to acoustic versions of Hold On & White Spark:
BlindSpot on Myspace

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1 Matthias Jul 17th, 2006 at 10:20 pm

Can’t wait for you lot to finish so i can roll out a dance remix
2 Aaron Jul 17th, 2006 at 11:15 pm

Yeah, sounding good. I hear there’s quite a violinist making a guest appearance too! I’ll expect a tour south soon then…
3 Marianne Jul 20th, 2006 at 12:12 pm

soundin gd i suppose! lol especially the old briteny spears! lol xxxxxxxxxxxxx
4 Creature Jul 20th, 2006 at 12:54 pm

Sounds good. I heard that will be a violinist too like Aaron said.
Cant wait
5 Matthias Jul 20th, 2006 at 1:14 pm

Well Creature something tells me Aaron might’ve been referring to himself. Just a hunch
6 Clazz Jul 20th, 2006 at 11:13 pm

Hee, looking forward to hearing your recorded stuff. You better be gigging when I’m back in Orkney heh.

…Dance remixes, eh? :-p
7 Ian Jul 20th, 2006 at 11:21 pm

Yeah, this sounds like it will be quite the success.

Let us know about any gigs also lol, :]
8 Pete Jul 22nd, 2006 at 10:44 pm

i look forward to the dance remix lol would be interesting and yup hope it all go’s well for you guys
9 Sian Aug 18th, 2006 at 3:48 pm

WoW!!! The McGregor bunch are very talented. This is the beginning of something big! Just a feeling! Matthias, the remix would be very interesting!!!!
10 Matthias Sep 25th, 2006 at 9:07 pm

Come down for the launch in Grooves on October 7th.
11 Grumpy Old Git Oct 13th, 2006 at 5:28 pm

It goes something like this - “I remember being at the Live Launch of the BLINDSPOT EP in Grooves and you could tell these lads were really going places” - The large audience were grooving along with them and the EP sales were excellent - Little Wonder! - Good songs dont just fall out of the sky - Its hard work, dedication, a professional attitude and TALENT. Well Done all. Soon to become LEGENDARY !!

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