Featured Artist of November 19, 2023
with the Album: The Black River Chronicles


Artist's Biography

Hi, I am Lloyd James Fay and I’m a Glasgow based musician rooted in the classic singersongwriter style from the 60s and 70s with some alternative rock leanings. I’m influenced by the likes of Neil Young and James Taylor but also those who have added their own twist via the alt-rock of the 90s and beyond such as Father John Misty, Malcolm Middleton and Beck.

I released 5 EPs with my previous band Thula Borah enjoying positive coverage in the likes of Stereogum.
Since the dissolution of Thula Borah in 2019 I am now focussing on performing solo.
In April 2013 I released my debut album The Black River Chronicles, an introspective reflection on formative years, childhood stories and forlorn first love in suburban Lanarkshire’s creaking post-steelindustry suburbs on independent label Platform Records, which was recorded at Gargleblast studios with renowned producer/engineer Andy Miller (Mogwai, Arab Strap, De Rosa).
I have since performed solo at Celtic Connections, Spree, Live@Troon, Perthshire Amber and MugStock amongst other festivals. And my music has featured on Hollyoaks, BBC and Amazing Radio. I have headlined Nice N Sleazy and played at renowned venues such as King Tuts.
In May 2020 I released the EP Fake Depth on Kill Jester Records, funded by Creative Scotland. Recorded once again with Andy Miller it is a rumination on modern technology, internet culture and these strange, divisive times. In some ways a personal documentation of my journey from internet utopian to dystopian.


About the Album

• My album is called ‘The Black River Chronicles’ and it was recorded at Gargleblast Studios in Hamilton
with renowned engineer/producer Andy Miller who has worked with Scottish luminaries such as Mogwai,
Arab Strap, De Rosa, Martin John Henry
• My influences include Mark Kozelek, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel
• The music was recorded entirely by myself with the only other contributions coming from Andy Miller on
vocal harmonies
• The album is a reference to the location of a book and documentary about strange goings on in an
American city, Black River Falls, at the end of the 19th Century
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Death_Trip

Featured Artist of March 23, 2023
with the EP: Fake Depth


Artist's Biography

Hi, I am Lloyd James Fay and I’m a Glasgow based musician rooted in the classic singersongwriter style from the 60s and 70s with some alternative rock leanings. I’m influenced by the likes of Neil Young and James Taylor but also those who have added their own twist via the alt-rock of the 90s and beyond such as Father John Misty, Malcolm Middleton and Beck.

I released 5 EPs with my previous band Thula Borah enjoying positive coverage in the likes of Stereogum.
Since the dissolution of Thula Borah in 2019 I am now focussing on performing solo.
In April 2013 I released my debut album The Black River Chronicles, an introspective reflection on formative years, childhood stories and forlorn first love in suburban Lanarkshire’s creaking post-steelindustry suburbs on independent label Platform Records, which was recorded at Gargleblast studios with renowned producer/engineer Andy Miller (Mogwai, Arab Strap, De Rosa).
I have since performed solo at Celtic Connections, Spree, Live@Troon, Perthshire Amber and MugStock amongst other festivals. And my music has featured on Hollyoaks, BBC and Amazing Radio. I have headlined Nice N Sleazy and played at renowned venues such as King Tuts.
In May 2020 I released the EP Fake Depth on Kill Jester Records, funded by Creative Scotland. Recorded once again with Andy Miller it is a rumination on modern technology, internet culture and these strange, divisive times. In some ways a personal documentation of my journey from internet utopian to dystopian.


About the Album

From my EPK: Opening with Idiocracy, Fay’s tender and evocative vocal is able to soar instantly. Gentle guitar strums are paired with pulsating drum beats, setting the tone perfectly for this intimate, lo-fi rock release.

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