A Sunny Day in Glasgow
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A Sunny Day in Glasgow are a band from Philadelphia, formed in 2006, undergoing many lineup changes since then, though always led by Ben Daniels.
, and Daniels kept it after Nalens left the project. Daniels also asked his twin sisters, Robin and Lauren, to start singing on the songs they had been working on.
In March 2006 the band collected several songs and released them as an EP titled, The Sunniest Day Ever. The EP received attention from College Radio, charting #1 on NYU's WNYU
, as well as music blogs, with Pitchfork Media
contributing an early, favorable review.
In the Fall of 2006 the band signed to Notenuf Records and eventually released their debut LP, Scribble Mural Comic Journal
in February 2007. The record received widespread critical acclaim with Pitchfork Media
giving the record an "8.0" and "Recommended" rating, while Drowned in Sound
gave the album a "9/10" and called it a "contender for album of the year." The band compiled outtakes from earlier recording sessions and released them as the Tout New Age EP
in the Summer of 2007.
2009 saw the band release their second studio LP, Ashes Grammar
. During the recording process, the band was forced to undergo several member changes. The first of these changes came when former bassist Brice Hickey fell when loading equipment into his car, breaking several bones in his legs. This left Ben Daniels to record the bass parts for the album, but also meant that vocalist Robin Daniels had to leave to care for the bedridden Hickey, who is her boyfriend. Lauren Daniels also had to leave the group, due to attending grad school in Colorado, forcing Ben Daniels and guitarist/drummer Josh Meakim to recruit vocalist Annie Fredrickson, also a classically trained cellist and pianist. After the album was recorded and the decision was made to tour, Ryan Newmyer joined as bassist and Meakim's friend Adam Herndon was made permanent drummer. In addition, through an advert via their Myspace blog, the band found another vocalist, Jen Goma. The new line-up completed all of the songs from the Ashes sessions and released them as the "Nitetime Rainbows EP" in March 2010 and "Autumn, Again
" later in October
Background
A Sunny Day in Glasgow began as a collaboration between friends Ben Daniels and Ever Nalens, both of whom had recently returned to Philadelphia after several years in the UK. The band name came from Nalens, who had been living in GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, and Daniels kept it after Nalens left the project. Daniels also asked his twin sisters, Robin and Lauren, to start singing on the songs they had been working on.
In March 2006 the band collected several songs and released them as an EP titled, The Sunniest Day Ever. The EP received attention from College Radio, charting #1 on NYU's WNYU
WNYU
WNYU-FM is a college radio station owned and operated by New York University. Until 2004, it served lower Manhattan and surrounding areas, but thanks to a new booster, it now broadcasts to the tri-state region. The station can be heard on 89.1 FM at 8,300 watts from 4pm until 1am on weekdays,...
, as well as music blogs, with Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
contributing an early, favorable review.
In the Fall of 2006 the band signed to Notenuf Records and eventually released their debut LP, Scribble Mural Comic Journal
Scribble Mural Comic Journal
Scribble Mural Comic Journal is the first full-length album from A Sunny Day in Glasgow, released on compact disc format on February 13, 2007 by Notenuf Records, and on vinyl in 2008 by Ruined Potential Records.-Recording:...
in February 2007. The record received widespread critical acclaim with Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
giving the record an "8.0" and "Recommended" rating, while Drowned in Sound
Drowned in Sound
DrownedinSound.com or DiS is a UK based music webzine financed by artist management company Silentway . The site is an editorially independent music website.-History:...
gave the album a "9/10" and called it a "contender for album of the year." The band compiled outtakes from earlier recording sessions and released them as the Tout New Age EP
Tout New Age EP
Tout New Age EP is a collection of outtakes from A Sunny Day in Glasgow's debut album, Scribble Mural Comic Journal. The band originally released it as a tour-only CD in 2007 and then released it in July 2007 as a digital download EP.-Track listing:...
in the Summer of 2007.
2009 saw the band release their second studio LP, Ashes Grammar
Ashes Grammar
Ashes Grammar is the second full-length album from A Sunny Day in Glasgow, released on LP, CD, and mp3 formats on September 15, 2009 by Mis Ojos Discos.-Recording:...
. During the recording process, the band was forced to undergo several member changes. The first of these changes came when former bassist Brice Hickey fell when loading equipment into his car, breaking several bones in his legs. This left Ben Daniels to record the bass parts for the album, but also meant that vocalist Robin Daniels had to leave to care for the bedridden Hickey, who is her boyfriend. Lauren Daniels also had to leave the group, due to attending grad school in Colorado, forcing Ben Daniels and guitarist/drummer Josh Meakim to recruit vocalist Annie Fredrickson, also a classically trained cellist and pianist. After the album was recorded and the decision was made to tour, Ryan Newmyer joined as bassist and Meakim's friend Adam Herndon was made permanent drummer. In addition, through an advert via their Myspace blog, the band found another vocalist, Jen Goma. The new line-up completed all of the songs from the Ashes sessions and released them as the "Nitetime Rainbows EP" in March 2010 and "Autumn, Again
Autumn, Again
Autumn, Again is the third full-length album from A Sunny Day in Glasgow, released on October 19, 2010 by A Sunny Day in Glasgow as digital download and limited LP...
" later in October
Members
- Ben Daniels - guitars, songwriting
- Josh Meakim - guitars, keyboards, vocals
- Annie Fredrickson - vocals, cello, keyboards
- Jen Goma - vocals
- Ryan Newmyer - bass
- Adam Herndon - drums
Discography
Studio Albums- Scribble Mural Comic JournalScribble Mural Comic JournalScribble Mural Comic Journal is the first full-length album from A Sunny Day in Glasgow, released on compact disc format on February 13, 2007 by Notenuf Records, and on vinyl in 2008 by Ruined Potential Records.-Recording:...
(February 13, 2007) (CD/LP) - Ashes GrammarAshes GrammarAshes Grammar is the second full-length album from A Sunny Day in Glasgow, released on LP, CD, and mp3 formats on September 15, 2009 by Mis Ojos Discos.-Recording:...
(September 15, 2009) (CD/LP) - Autumn, AgainAutumn, AgainAutumn, Again is the third full-length album from A Sunny Day in Glasgow, released on October 19, 2010 by A Sunny Day in Glasgow as digital download and limited LP...
(October 19, 2010) (download/LP)
EPs
- The Sunniest Day Ever EP (March 2006)
- Tout New Age EPTout New Age EPTout New Age EP is a collection of outtakes from A Sunny Day in Glasgow's debut album, Scribble Mural Comic Journal. The band originally released it as a tour-only CD in 2007 and then released it in July 2007 as a digital download EP.-Track listing:...
(July 10, 2007) - Nitetime Rainbows EP (March 2, 2010)
Singles
- Slumberland RecordsSlumberland RecordsSlumberland Records is an American independent record label formed in 1989 in Washington, D.C. area and currently based in Oakland, CA. The label has released recordings from artists including Velocity Girl, Honeybunch, Lilys, Stereolab, St...
Searching for the Now, Volume 3 7" (June 11, 2008) - Geographic North Records http://geographic-north.com/ You Can't Hide Your Love Forever Vol. 1 - "(cult of) The Cemetery Flowers (mandolins version)" 7" (July 8, 2008)
- Summerlong Silences 7" (July 21, 2008)
- Shy, digital single (November 10, 2009)
External links
- A Sunny Day in Glasgow Web site
- A Sunny Day in Glasgow MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page - Notenuf Records Web site