Sundown Sessions

25/03/2025

🎶 LIVE Tonight from 8 PM! 🎶

Join me LIVE from the heart of on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official for two hours of top-tier tunes—spanning decades of musical brilliance! Expect a killer mix of classics, hidden gems, and fresh discoveries that’ll keep you hooked from start to finish.

🔥 Tonight’s Lineup includes:
- EX-
- Spoon
- Bubblegum Lemonade
- The Mighty Lemon Drops
- The Mission
… and, as always, so much more!

📻 How to Listen:
🔊 Locally: 107.6 FM (East Lothian)
🌍 Worldwide: Stream on TuneIn, Radio Garden, or your smart devices

💬 Let’s Make It Interactive!
🎵 Which track are you most excited for? Drop it in the comments!
📢 Got a request? Let me know below!
👍 Love what you hear? Hit LIKE, SHARE, and TAG your music-loving friends—let’s make this a night to remember!

21/03/2025

Really looking forward to this!

19/03/2025

🎶 Missed Tuesday’s Show on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official? Catch Up Now on Mixcloud! 🎶

If you didn’t tune in live, don’t worry—you can now listen back to this week’s show anytime on Featuring an incredible mix of tracks spanning genres and decades, here’s what was on the playlist:

📻 Full Playlist:

Show Intro – The Flumps
The Lathums – Stellar Cast
The Names – Last Train From Nowhere
Gently Tender – Home Anymore
Perfume Genius – No Front Teeth
SASAMI – Call Me Home
GUN - Official – Lucky Guy
The Byrds – Turn Turn Turn
Ian Bailey Music – I'll Be There To Save You
Endgames – Waiting For Another Chance
Blue Jays – Blue Guitar
Ocean Colour Scene – Professor Perplexity
Aimee Mann – Stupid Thing
Unbelievable Truth – Finest Little Space
Vida – Fade Away
Big Country – Eastworld
The Wonder Stuff– Poison
Southern Death Cult – Moya
Ultravox – White China
Talk Talk (Band) – Dum Dum Girl
Vida – A Place Where We Can Forget
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan – The Circus Is Leaving Town
📢 Other Show Highlights & Info:

🎟 Restless Natives - A Tribute to Big Country Live in Falkirk – This Friday! If you’re looking to catch some fantastic live music, make sure to grab your tickets before they’re gone - see links in the comments 👇

📀 Ian Bailey Music – Lost in Sound – Looking to get your hands on Ian Bailey’s latest album on Kool Kat Musik? Order information available now—don’t miss out on this brilliant release - see links in comments 👇

📖 The Story Behind Aimee Mann’s Whatever – A deep dive into the backstory of this iconic album—one of the defining records of its time - see links in the comments 👇

🎙 More Music & Interviews:
🔗 Listen to Gordon Tosh’s show on Mixcloud – see link in comments👇
🔗 Check out my full interview with Tommy Paxton from Big Country – see link in the comments 👇

🎸 Discover Vida – A rising band with a sound that demands attention! Find out more about their music and why they’re making waves. 👇

🎧 Listen back to the show now: https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-36-feat-vida-big-country-aimee-mann-unbelievable-truth-perfume-genius/

Hit Like, Share & Comment if you enjoyed the show, and let me know which track stood out for you this week! 👇

Listen to Sundown Sessions Show #36: Feat. Vida, Big Country, Aimee Mann, Unbelievable Truth, Perfume Genius by Sundown Sessions

18/03/2025

🎶 LIVE Tonight from 8 PM! 🎶

Join me LIVE from the heart of on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official for two hours of top-tier tunes—spanning decades of musical brilliance! Expect a mix of classics, hidden gems, and fresh discoveries that’ll keep you hooked from start to finish.

🔥 Tonight’s Highlights:
🎧 Brand new music from Ian Bailey Music – be among the first to hear it!
🎸 The brilliant Aimee Mann
⚡ The ever-intriguing Unbelievable Truth
🎤 Vida bringing the energy
🎶 Big Country—a band that needs no introduction!
.. and, as always, so much more!

📻 How to Listen:
🔊 Tune in locally: 107.6 FM (East Lothian)
🌍 Stream worldwide: via TuneIn, Radio Garden, or your smart devices

💬 Let’s Make It Interactive!
🎵 What track are you most excited to hear?
📢 Got a request? Drop it in the comments!
👍 Love what you hear? Like, share & tag your music-loving friends—let’s make this a night to remember!

17/03/2025

🔥 Tomorrow night on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official 🔥

I’m putting the final touches on the playlist, and trust me—it’s shaping up to be a killer show!

Expect music and gig news from:
- Ian Bailey Music
- Aimee Mann
- Unbelievable Truth
- Vida
- Big Country

and, as always, so much more. 🎶

But that’s just the start! There’s plenty lined up to keep you hooked, so make sure you tune in LIVE—you won’t want to miss this one!

📅 Tuesday | 8 PM GMT
📻 107.6 FM (for those local to East Lothian)
💻 Stream worldwide on , , or your smart speaker (just ask to "Play East Coast FM Scotland")

👇 Drop a comment—what are you most excited to hear? Let’s get the hype going!

11/03/2025

🎶 LIVE Tonight from 8pm on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official! 🎶

Join me LIVE from the heart of as I bring you two hours of top-tier tunes, spanning decades of musical brilliance!

Expect an eclectic mix of classics, hidden gems, and fresh discoveries.

🔥 Tonight’s Highlights:

🎧 New Music from The Vapors UK – Be among the first to hear it!
🎸 Tanz Der Youth
⚡ amyl and the sniffers
🎤 Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
🎶 Post Ironic State
🍏 A Special Apple Label Feature – Honoring Joey Molland (Badfinger), with music from Jackie Lomax, Mary Hopkin Music
and, as always, much much more

📻 How to Listen:
🔊 Tune in locally: 107.6 FM (East Lothian)
🌍 Stream worldwide: via TuneIn, Radio Garden, or your smart devices

💬 Let’s Make It Interactive!
Which track are you most excited to hear? Got a request? Drop a comment below! 👇

📢 Spread the word! Like, share, and tag your music-loving friends – let’s make it a night to remember!

🎧🎶

06/03/2025

🔥 Missed Tuesday’s Show? Catch Up Now on Mixcloud! 🔥

Tuesday’s Sundown Sessions was a special one—now available for you to relive on Mixcloud! 🎧

This show features two tracks by Kelowna Rock Band, including the first-ever play on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official of their brand-new single! 🚀 It was incredibly well received during the show, and you don’t want to miss it!

But that’s not all—expect an eclectic mix of top-tier tunes that made for a fantastic night of radio.

📲 Listen now: https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-34-feat-kelowna-apology-none-television-compulsive-gamblers-the-move/
📻 Sundown Sessions – Live every Tuesday at 8 PM GMT on East Coast FM!

Tag a friend who needs to hear this, and let me know what you think of the new Kelowna track in the comments! 👇

Listen to Sundown Sessions Show #34: Feat. Kelowna, Apology None, Television, Compulsive Gamblers, The Move by Sundown Sessions

04/03/2025

🎶 LIVE Tonight from 8 PM! 🎶

Join me LIVE from the heart of East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official studios in Haddington as I spin some of the finest tunes ever to grace our turntables through the decades! Expect an eclectic mix of classics, hidden gems, and fresh discoveries.

🔥 Tonight’s lineup includes:
🎵 Kelowna Rock Band (with a first play of their new single)
🎵 Compulsive Gamblers
🎵 Apology None
🎵 The Beatles
..and as always, so much more!

📻 How to Listen:
🔊 107.6 FM (if you're local)
🌍 Stream worldwide via TuneIn, Radio Garden, or your smart devices.

💬 Let’s Make It Interactive!
Drop a comment with your song requests or let me know which artist you're most excited to hear tonight!

03/03/2025

🔥 Tomorrow night on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official 🔥

I’m putting the final touches on the playlist, and trust me—it’s shaping up to be a killer show!

Expect music and gig news from:
- Television
- Compulsive Gamblers
- Apology None
- Kelowna Rock Band

and, as always, so much more. 🎶

But that’s just the start! There’s plenty lined up to keep you hooked, so make sure you tune in LIVE—you won’t want to miss this one!

📅 Tuesday | 8 PM GMT
📻 107.6 FM (for those local to East Lothian)
💻 Stream worldwide on , , or your smart speaker (just ask to "Play East Coast FM Scotland")

👇 Drop a comment—what are you most excited to hear? Let’s get the hype going!

27/02/2025

🎶 Missed Last Tuesday’s Sundown Sessions on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official? Catch Up Now! 🎶

Whether you missed it live or just want to experience it all over again, last week's Sundown Sessions is now available on Mixcloud! 🚀

This show was packed with an incredible mix of classic tunes, jangly guitars, deep cuts, and brand-new discoveries. From The Byrds to The Mission, R.E.M. to Post Ironic State, there’s something here for everyone.

📻 Full Playlist:

The Doors - Awake (Show Intro)
R.E.M. - Orange Crush
The Byrds - Feel A Whole Lot Better
Natalie Merchant - Tell Yourself
Ian Bailey Music - I Wanted The Sun To Shine
Daniel Wylie - Yesterdays A Waste Of Time
The Doors - Hyacinth House
The Cult - Brother Wolf Sister Moon
Masters Of Reality - Official - 100 Years Of Tears
Cream - Band - Strange Brew
Donovan- Sunshine Superman
The Bluebells - I'm Falling
Ian Bailey Music - Never Read The Signs (Exclusive First Play!)
The Coral - I Remember When
The Mission - Dancing Barefoot
Post Ironic State - Grin And Bear
Gothzilla - Today Is A Good Day To Die
Xmal Deutschland - Orient

🎤 Discussion Points from the Show:
🔥 Ian Bailey
📌 Facebook:
💿 Buy the album: Kool Kat Musik
👉 Direct link to purchase

🔥 Post Ironic State & Gothzilla – Live Show Ticket Info
🎟 Venue: The Banshee Labyrinth
💰 £10/ticket – Physical tickets available or purchase online via the bands or Scotland Rocks Radio

🔊 Listen now: 👉 https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-33-feat-post-ironic-state-daniel-wylie-ian-bailey-the-mission-gothzilla/

💬 What was your favorite track? Let me know in the comments! 👇 And if you enjoyed the show, hit Share to spread the word.

📅 Tune in LIVE every Tuesday at 8 PM GMT on East Coast FM 107.6 – streaming worldwide via , , or smart devices!

Listen to Sundown Sessions Show #33: Feat. Post Ironic State, Daniel Wylie, Ian Bailey, The Mission, Gothzilla by Sundown Sessions

25/02/2025

🎸 Tonight on Sundown Sessions – The Sound of the Rickenbacker! 🎶✨

Get ready for two hours of pure jingly-jangly goodness as we celebrate the unmistakable sound of the Rickenbacker guitar! From the The Byrds to R.E.M. and everything in-between, we’ll be diving deep into the iconic chime that shaped some of the greatest music ever recorded.

PLUS, I’ve got something extra special for you – an exclusive first play on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official of Ian Bailey Music brand-new single! Be among the first to hear it tonight!

But, as always, there's so much more... with music from Apology None, The Mission, Post Ironic State, and Gothzilla, it all makes for a truly electric eclectic show!

⏰ 8-10 PM GMT
📻 Listen live on 107.6 FM (if you're in the area) or stream worldwide via TuneIn, Radio Garden, or your smart devices.

Let’s turn it up and celebrate the Rickenbacker revolution! 🔥🎶

20/02/2025

🚨 Missed Tuesday’s Sundown Sessions? 🚨

No worries! You can catch up and relive the music magic anytime.

This week’s show was packed with an electrifying mix of post-punk, new wave, indie, and classic rock, featuring:

🎶 Full Playlist:

Show Intro - Theme from A Clockwork Orange
The Damned - Neat Neat Neat
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden
Adam Ant - Red Scab
Johnny And The Self Abusers - Saints And Sinners
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie - Bam Bam
Lucia & The Best Boys - So Sweet I Could Die
Heaven 17 (Official) - Party Fears Two
Walt Disco - Come Undone
Adult DVD - 7 Foot 1
Jarvis Cocker - Pilchard
SNAPPED ANKLES - Undilated Lovers
Spyres - Lost Without You
Texas- Southside
George Thorogood & The Destroyers- Love Doctor
British Electric Foundation - Groove Thang
Propaganda - Sorry For Laughing
Post Ironic State- What The Hell Is Going On
Sparks - Slap & Tickle
The Jam - A Bomb In Wardour Street
The Joy Hotel - Killing Time
Dead Meadow (Official) - Eyeless Gaze All Eye

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Post Ironic State gig info:

28th February - The Banshee Labyrinth (Edinburgh)
5th March - Nice N Sleazy (Glasgow)
2nd April - Ivory Blacks (Glasgow)

Goodbye Mr Mackenzie gig info:

4th April - 100 Club (London)

🎧 Whether you tuned in live or are hearing it for the first time, don’t miss out—listen back now!

🔗 https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-32-feat-post-ironic-state-walt-disco-lucia-and-the-best-boys-the-spyres/

Catch me LIVE every Tuesday from 8pm - 10pm (GMT) on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official

What was your favorite track from the show? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️🎵

Listen to Sundown Sessions Show #32: Feat. Post Ironic State, Walt Disco, Lucia And The Best Boys, The Spyres by Sundown Sessions

17/02/2025

🔥 Tomorrow Night on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official! 🔥

I’m putting the final touches on the playlist, and trust me—it’s shaping up to be a killer show!

Expect music and gig news from:

- Post Ironic State
- Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
- Lucia & The Best Boys
- Walt Disco
- Adult DVD
- SNAPPED ANKLES
- Spyres
and, as always, so much more. 🎶

But that’s just the start! There’s plenty lined up to keep you hooked, so make sure you tune in LIVE—you won’t want to miss this one!

📅 Tuesday | 8 PM GMT
📻 107.6 FM (for those local to East Lothian)
💻 Stream worldwide on , , or your smart speaker (just ask to "Play East Coast FM Scotland")

👇 Drop a comment—what are you most excited to hear? Let’s get the hype going!

12/02/2025

🚨 Missed Tuesday’s Sundown Sessions on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official? No worries—catch up now! 🎧👇

📢 This episode picks up right where I left off—celebrating Dunfermline’s incredible music scene and much more! Featuring:

- Big Country
- White China
- Ken Morrison
- Jeff Bernstein
- Elektrik Cirkus
🔥 Plus music from Billy Liberator Music, Sparks, Mogwai, and, as always so much more!

Hit play, turn it up, and let me know in the comments—which track was your favorite? ⬇️

If you enjoyed the show, give it a share to spread the word! 🙌 See you next Tuesday at 8 PM on East Coast FM for another edition of Sundown Sessions! 📻🎶

🎧 Listen now on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-31-feat-white-china-ken-morrison-jeff-bernstein-electrik-circus-ist-ist/

Listen to Sundown Sessions Show #31: Feat. White China, Ken Morrison, Jeff Bernstein, Electrik Circus IST IST by Sundown Sessions

10/02/2025

🔥 Tomorrow night on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official... 🔥

I’m putting the final touches on the playlist, and trust me—this one’s going to be a belter! Expect incredible music from Ken Morrison, Jeff Bernstein, Elektrik Cirkus, Billy Liberator Music, Sparks, Mogwai, and, as always, so much more.

🎶 But that’s just the beginning! There’s plenty more to keep you hooked, so don’t miss out.

📻 Tune in LIVE:
📅 Tuesday at 8 PM GMT
📍 107.6 FM (if you're local)
💻 Stream worldwide on , , or your smart devices

👇 Here’s a wee teaser to whet your appetite—what are you most looking forward to hearing?

08/02/2025

🚀 Missed Last Tuesday’s Sundown Sessions on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official? No worries—catch up now! 🎧

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Tommie Paxton from Big Country into the studio for a live interview! 🎸🔥

He shared some amazing stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from his journey with the band. If you didn’t tune in live, don’t fret—you can listen back anytime right here:

▶ Listen now on Mixcloud
https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-30-feat-an-interview-with-tommie-paxton-from-big-country/

Of course, we also lined up a cracking selection of tracks to keep the energy flowing! Check out the full playlist:

🎶 Featured Tracks:
🎵 The Clangers - The Rock Collector (Show Intro)
🎵 Muse- Feeling Good
🎵 The Rezillos- Motorbike Beat
🎵 Go-Go's- This Town
🎵 Ultravox- Sleepwalk
🎵 Nazareth- Teenage Nervous Breakdown
🎵 Bartok - You're Stupid
🎵 The Vapors UK- Here Comes The Judge (Live)
🎵 White China- Seen From Above
🎵 Big Country - Fields Of Fire (Live at Sefton Park, 1983)
🎵 Queen- Crazy Little Thing Called Love
🎵 Rainbow- All Night Long
🎵 Gary Moore- Over The Hills And Far Away
🎵 Big Country - The Teacher
🎵 Big Country - Wonderland
🎵 Big Country - In A Big Country
🎵 Elektrik Cirkus - Dakota Sunset (Live At Green Hotel)

🗣️ Plenty of Talking Points!

We dived into some fascinating stories, including how to get 'that' Big Country sound, the iconic Sefton Park gig and some exciting news Big Country have for 2025. As promised, here are all the links so you can explore further:

📌 Bartok:
👉 Featured Show
https://sundownsessions.co.uk/shows/featuring-baby-bartok/
👉 Live on The Jonathan Ross Big Big Talent Show (1997)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM-mz4V_oEU

📌 White China:
👉 Featured Show
https://sundownsessions.co.uk/shows/featuring-white-china/
👉 Listen Again
https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-5-feat-white-china-siobhan-wilson-kirsten-adamson-electric-six-vapors/

📌 Big Country Highlights:
👉 Sefton Park Gig (1983)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh-pekgoDuU
👉 Tommie’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/
👉 Gear Rundown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNUh5df1J8I
👉 The Tube Performances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQRxbjyQceo

🎭 Upcoming Events:
Restless Natives The Musical
Restless Natives - A Tribute to Big Country
Falkirk gig: 21st March tickets: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/6682b87b286e5b6c4634f0dc/e/678523d747e3fd68b626a23c

🔥 Let me know in the comments—what was your favorite part of the show? And if you enjoyed it, give it a share to spread the word! See you next Tuesday at 8 PM on East Coast FM for another edition of Sundown Sessions! 📻🎶

06/02/2025

🎸 Exclusive Interview with Tommie Paxton of Big Country! 🎙️

Just uploaded to Mixcloud last Tuesday's show originally broadcast on East coast fm 107.6 Scotland official—packed with killer tunes from Muse, The Rezillos, Go-Go's, Ultravox, Nazareth, and more. But the real highlight? A deep dive interview with Tommie Paxton of Big Country!

🔥 Hear Tommie open up about:
✅ His journey to picking up the guitar 🎸
✅ His first high school band 🎤
✅ A full gear run-down ⚙️
✅ Touring life & what’s next for Big Country in 2025 🌍
✅ The songs that shaped his life 🎶

Don’t miss this one! Hit play now 🎧👇
🔗 https://www.mixcloud.com/sundownsessions/sundown-sessions-show-30-feat-an-interview-with-tommie-paxton-from-big-country/

Tag a Big Country fan who needs to hear this! 👇👇

Tommie talks about the how/why he picked up the guitar, first band at high school, gear run down, touring, what's next for Big Country in 2025 and everything in between.