Central Belt Indie

 Mood Ring: Gig Review   Event by 23 Music Management   I had the pleasure of attending Mood Ring’s debut Glasgow gig, tucked away in a cosy basement venue of Room 2 that was buzzing with energy. Taking place on the 28 th September, the crowd was nearly at capacity, creating an intimate atmosphere for the night. The first act was alternative rock act Just Someone Who Cared, though I regretfully could not make it in time for their set due to other commitments.   I arrived just in time to catch the tail end of Daphné Rouge , an Indie Pop artist whose vibrant stage presence and powerful vocals were a breath of fresh air, especially after my recent bout with a cold. Accompanied by her lively band—William Macdonald on electric guitar, Aly Macpherson on bass, and Panka Pongrácz on drums—Daphné delivered an energetic performance that was visually and musically captivating. Their colourful outfits matched the vibrant energy of the set, making for an engaging exp...

Central Belt Indie      Edinburgh-based Singer-Songwriter & Producer Beth Karp Released Self-Produced EP ‘Fragmental’ on 27 th  September     Fragmental was released by alternative-folk artist Beth Karp on the 27th of September. The EP was self-released and self-produced through her own label Cascade Records before being mastered by Katie Tavini at Weird Jungle. A lauch event took place the following day, Saturday 28th September, at Fopp records in Edinburgh - see picture above. This EP is available both on CD and digitally and can be purchased via the link at the bottom of this review.    Beth Karp is currently studying for a PhD at Edinburgh Napier University, where she specialises in music and trauma. She designed a workshop programme to safely traverse traumatic memory and teach music-making to survivors of abuse as a therapeutic tool.          Fragmental is a dreamy and delicate collection of c...