Pick Three Chords - Episode 12 (2025)

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After eleven years, I rediscovered the lists of tunes I put together for pick three chords - and thought it was about time to revive this idea of playing music I enjoy, to help spread the word!

The Strangers Almanac   

Ten Feet Tall

This is a blast from the past - way back - I noticed two other tracks from the band have featured in previous episodes - I had to play this one as a connection between past and present, the intro is so full of energy and as it's such a singable chorus...

Released: Feb 2013
From: Dundee
Heard: Live
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Nicola Madill   

Rise Up

These are raw songs on Nicola's new EP, reflecting how you hear her perform with voice and guitar. This one in particular has a rousing chorus with a glimmer of hope...

Released: Jun 2024
From: Dundee
Heard: Live, Online
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Footloose Bruce   

I Am What I Am

I sometimes find myself singing the chorus of this song at unexpected moments - which is one of the main reasons tracks get on here. After seeing Footloose Bruce perform it, and others, live, it's good to finally see it released.

Released: Jan 2025
From: Dundee
Heard: Live
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The Marx   

Complex Geopolitics

High-powered modern punk, listen out for the world war 3 lyrics against a disco bassline... very energetic in their live show, as you may expect when you hear the music.

Released: Dec 2024
From: Dundee
Heard: Live
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Theo Bleak   

Don't Borrow Grief From Later (feat. James Graham)

This haunting track features James from The Twilight Sad, and has a powerful chorus that I often find myself singing at random points.

Released: Jun 2024
From: Dundee/Lanarkshire
Heard: Online
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Richard Gorman   

The Law

After hearing Richard play and sing at an open mic, I then discovered his back catalogue - many many songs, with a great sense of humour, intricate guitar playing and a street-level view of Dundee...

Released: Aug 2017
From: Dundee
Heard: Live, Online
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The Soppy Romantics   

Wing Mirror

With lonesome vibes, from a collection of songs that evoke a journey back in time along lost highways, this is very atmospheric...

Released: Mar 2023
From: Dundee
Heard: Live
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Edenbank   

Lifeboat

A delicate track that builds while balancing Ashley's lead vocal, John's harmonies, and wonderful guitar playing - plus a surprise melodica!

Released: Jan 2025
From: Dundee
Heard: Live
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Rhuari Campbell   

I hurt and I ache and I bleed and I rot

This is a stand-out track from the album Sonder, which I saw launched in two different shows at 2 venues with different line-ups, each one fantastic, and the album has been playing ever since. This track features Kirsti Smart on vocals.

Released: Oct 2024
From: Dundee
Heard: Live
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