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Dropkick is a harmony-driven alt-country power-pop band from Scotland.

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Gig Guide

Fri 20th April 2012 @ Aikman's Bar, St Andrews. 9pm start. Free entry.
Sat 21st April 2012 @ The Market Bar, Inverness. 9pm start. Free entry.
Sat 2nd June 2012 @ PLU Festival, Leith Links, Edinburgh. 1pm. Free.

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New Album
Dropkick's new album "Paper Trails" will be released on Sound Asleep Records summer 2012. Release date is still to be confirmed but it is likely to be early July. The album will shortly be available to pre-order on CD from this website and will also be available to download from the usual places. The tracklisting is:

1. Words Best Left.
2. Until I Fall Away.
3. Ponytail.
4. In Your Past..
5. Going Where You're Going.
6. Paper Trails.
7. It Could Be Our Way.
8. Close To You.
9. Taking My Cue.
10. Hang Around.
11. Waited A Long Time.
12. Another Day.
13. Annabelle.
14. Already Out.


Current Album - Time Cuts The Ties











Dropkick's current album "Time Cuts The Ties" was officially released on 14th May with a lauch gig at Tempo Club in Madrid, Spain. You can listen to the album on the music player above and can order the CD now by clicking the button below or by visting AMAZON.
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(includes worldwide postage)


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New Songs
posted 27th Oct 2011
Over the past few months Dropkick have been recording a bunch of new songs, some of which may appear on the next album (likely release will be sometime in 2012). This time, the band have been filming their recording sessions so here's one of the videos for you to enjoy. Links to all the songs (so far) are below.

Recording sessions day 1 - Long Time
Recording sessions day 2 - I Saw Through You
Recording sessions day 3 - In Your Past
Recording sessions day 4 - Until I Fall Away
Recording sessions day 5 - Going Where You're Going
Recording sessions day 6 - Didn't Know What To Say
Recording sessions day 7 - Words Best Left
Recording sessions day 8 - Already Out
Recording sessions day 9 - Close To You
Recording sessions day 10 - Growing Older Than You
Recording sessions day 11 - Brown Eyes Sparkle
Recording sessions day 12 - It Could Be Our Way
Recording sessions day 13 - Taking My Cue
Recording Sessions day 14 - Wishing For A Different Song
Recording Sessions day 15 - Undone
Recording Sessions day 16 - Annabelle

Album reviews
updated 13th Oct 2011
The new album "Time Cuts The Ties" has had some good reviews recently. Here are the links:
Americana UK
Absolute Powerpop
Rootstime
17 Seconds
Bluesbunny
Stereo Pills
Blabber 'n' Smoke

Free downloads
posted 24th march 2011
The music page has been updated and you can now download a total of 59 songs for free! These include 10 tracks from Dropkick's mythical unreleased 2010 album, alternative early versions of songs from Abelay Hotel, live tracks and a host of forgotten songs rescued from the archives. So head over to www.dropkickmusic.co.uk/music
and fill your iPod.

Line up changes and new album
posted 23rd feb 2011
Dropkick is sad to announce the departure of bassist Scot Tobin and guitarist Roy W. Taylor from the current line up. Scott is taking a break from music and Roy will shortly become a father for the first time so will have his hands full with that! Andrew and Alastair would like to thank them both for their huge contributions to the band during the past few years.

On a happier note, founding member of Dropkick Ian Grier has rejoined the band after a 4 year break. This original 3-piece Dropkick line up has already finished recording a new album which should be released in late spring or early summer.

"25th December" EP Out Now
posted 1st Dec 2010
Dropkick's Christmas EP "25th December" is out now on Swedish label Sound Asleep Records on 7" red vinyl and download formats. You can also listen to the EP in full at Spotify, Last FM and Myspace.

vinyl version artwork  7" Red Vinyl Version  (limited edition of 100)
   Sound Asleep Records ZZZ020

  
  Side A
  1. I May Never.
  2. Up On The Hill.

  Side B
  1. When Santa Comes Round.
  2. Christmas In The Cross.

  Order now - only £5.49 (including free worldwide shipping)
 


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  1. I May Never.
  2. Up On The Hill.
  3. When Santa Comes Round.
  4. Christmas In The Cross.
  5. Writing To Santa.
  6. Scampi For Xmas.

  Download prices vary. Available from:
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  25th December - Dropkick
  Napster
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Xmas Video

posted 1st Dec 2010
A promo video for the song "I May Never" from Dropkick's new EP "25th December" is now on YouTube. It features Alice Marra of The Hazey Janes on vocals.


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