Last Night From Glasgow

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Last Night From Glasgow
LNFG Logo.png
Founded2016;9 years ago (2016)
Genrevarious
Country of originScotland
Location Glasgow
Official website lastnightfromglasgow.com

Last Night From Glasgow (often abbreviated to LNFG) is an independent record label based in Glasgow, Scotland. It was established in 2016 and relies on a crowdfunding business model to operate.

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History

In January 2016, Ian Smith contacted five friends to establish a small record label. They agreed to found the business operated on a patronage model, with donations of a £50 from 60 of their friends and associates. [1] [2] [3] The label's name is taken from the line "When I called you last night from Glasgow" in ABBA's "Super Trouper". [4] The label's inaugural event took place on 2 June 2016 at The Old Hairdresser's venue in Glasgow, with 100 members and a roster of three artists. [5] According to Smith, in the 2017 membership year the label operated with "200 or so" members. [6]

In February 2018, it was announced that Last Night from Glasgow had been awarded Creative Scotland funding "...to produce the recording, production, manufacture, distribution and promotion of six vinyl albums and supporting digital releases for six currently unsigned Scottish artists". [7] Further funding was obtained in February 2019 to "record, mix, master, produce, manufacture, promote and distribute seven albums and supporting digital releases. [8]

In March 2020, the label announced they would be releasing 'The Isolation Sessions', an album of LNFG artists covering each other's songs with the proceeds going to venues that had to close due to Covid-19 lockdown laws. [9] As of August 2020 over £3,000 had been donated to events and venues and over £3,500 of stock given to independent record stores. [10] As part of the project, photographer Brian Sweeney took black and white photographs of LNFG members and artists. The format of the photos was inspired by historical pictures of Glasgow women hanging out of their windows. [11]

In October 2020, LNFG organised a concert in an open-sided gazebo, to meet with local Covid-19 regulations, that The Herald described as 'Scotland's first concert in six months'. [12]

Operations

The label was founded with the intention of assisting unsigned artists with the physical release and promotion of their music. [13] It operates as a private limited company. [14] Artists retain the intellectual rights to their music, and all profits are reinvested into the label's operation. [15] Operating capital is primarily raised by the sale of annual memberships and in return for their patronage, members receive a 12" vinyl copy of each of that year's releases, digital releases and guest list entry to all album launch events. [16]

Artists

The following artists have released music on the Last Night From Glasgow label: [17]

Sub-labels

Komponist

In July 2019 it was announced that LNFG would be launching a new label 'Komponist', "focused on the compositional artists as opposed to songwriters. Concentrating on all forms of instrumental music, be it Jazz, NeoClassical, Electronica or Heavy Drone." [18] [19]

Hive

In 2019 a new label called Hive was announced that would allow artists to use LNFG's promotional services while still self-releasing an album.

Past Night From Glasgow

In 2020 it was announced that a new label would be set up, called 'Past Night From Glasgow'. The purpose of the label is to re-issue older albums not currently available. The first album announced was Sisters by The Bluebells. [20] [21]

The LNFG Cartel

The LNFG Cartel is a sub-label of self-releasing artists & labels, who are not part of the main LNFG label.  The Cartel provides logistical support for independent artists including manufacture, promotion, chart reporting, distribution or simply selling their CD on the LNFG website - whatever level of support needed, they can help.

Releases

Excluding digital-only singles

Year [22] TypeTitleArtistFormat(s)Catalogue No.Release dateNotes
2016SingleThe Ballad of the Nearly ManMark W. Georgsson7" vinylLNFG1
LPPiiStephen SoloUSB credit cardLNFGUSB1
SingleI Don't Drink to ForgetEmme Woods7" vinylLNFG2
LPSay It All with a KissTeenCanteen12" vinyl, digitalLNFG3 / LNFGUSB2
EPDebutHooHooBooHooHooUSB wristbandLNFGUSB3
SingleMachines That BreatheBe CharlotteDigital, 7" vinylLNFG4Limited edition 7" pink vinyl
2017LPFaces and PlacesMark W. Georgsson12" vinyl, digitalLNFG 5
EPSirensTeenCanteen10″ vinyl, digitalLNFG6Translucent splatter vinyl
LPInto the LightMedicine Men12" vinyl, digitalLNFG7
EPRunning Commentary EPRadiophonic TuckshopCD, digitalLNFGd9
LPReturned from SeaSister John12" vinyl, digitalLNFG8
LPPii2Stephen SoloUSB cassetteLNFGusb4
LPAn Unforgiving LightAnnie Booth12" vinyl, digitalLNFG9 / LNFSF01Co-release with Scottish Fiction
LPThe Essential LuxurySun Rose12" vinyl, digitalLNFG10
LPThe Winter Garden PlaytestRadiophonic TuckshopCD, digitalLNFGd14
SingleGolden PacketsMedicine MenCassette,digitalLNFGd16
2018EPMoney Can Be Exchanged for Goods and ServicesL-spaceCD, digitalLNFGd20
LPThe ABC of LNFGVarious ArtistsCD, digitalLNFGd21
LPTransienceZoë Bestel12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG11
SingleWanting What I Can't HaveCarla J. EastonCD, digital, 7” picture diskLNFOG01Co-release with Olive Grove Records
LPThe Last of the Gracious LosersThe Gracious Losers12" vinyl, digitalLNFG12
LPKipple ArcadiaL-space12" vinyl, digitalLNFG13
LPJoe Kane/Radiophonic TuckshopJoe Kane/Radiophonic Tuckshop12" vinyl, digitalLNFG14
SingleBlue FlowersL-space7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG15
SingleOnly YouDomicilesSquare 7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG16
SingleHolderClothSquare 7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG17
EPThree BandsCloth / Domiciles / L-spaceCD, set of three 7" vinylLNFGd30Special limited release to coincide with "Three Bands" tour
2019LPSister JohnSister John12" vinyl, digitalLNFG1825/01/1912" black vinyl, 12" transparent milk white vinyl
LPSlight DisconnectsBis12" vinyl CD, digitalLNFG1915/02/19Black, mandarin orange and yellow vinyl
EPFoundlingsFoundlingsCD, digital, lathe cut vinyl.LNFG2101/03/19
SingleAirportSister JohnDigital, extremely rare heart shaped vinylLNFGd3414/02/19
LPA Gift from MidnightFenella12" vinyl, digitalLNFG2229/03/19Black and red vinyl. Co-release with Little Tiger (Riverside Music College).
EPSpectralAnnie Booth12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFSF6 / LNFG2310/05/19Black and purple vinyl

Co-release with Scottish Fiction.

SingleFor a ReasonDomicilesDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2426/04/19
SingleBack on BoardMedicine MenDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFGd3505/04/19
SingleWholesaleBroken ChanterDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFOG0224/05/19
SingleNothing ElseSister JohnDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2614/06/19AA side with LNFGd31.
LPMusic for MegastructuresL-spaceDigital.LNFGd3619/04/19
SingleLet GoLoudmammothDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2728/06/19
EPI Used To Be The Martial ArtsThe Martial ArtsVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG2805/07/19
AlbumPii3Stephen SoloDigitalLNFGd4119/07/19
AlbumThis is Not A Zen GardenDomiciles12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG2916/08/19Black and white vinyl editions
AlbumBroken ChanterBroken Chanter12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG30 / LNFOG0306/09/19Black, milk white and duck egg blue vinyl editions. Co-release with Olive Grove Records.
AlbumBeast RotationsSite of Future RomeCD and digitalLNFGK0104/10/19Komponist
AlbumClothClothVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3115/11/19
2020AlbumMusic For MegastructuresL-spaceCD and digitalLNFGK0331/01/20Expanded Komponist release
SingleFeed the EnginesL-spaceVinyl, CD and digital07/02/20
AlbumPost Neo AntiClose LobstersVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3328/02/20
EPBetter RunLemon DrinkCD and digital14/03/20
AlbumArtificial MassYasuyuki UesugiCD and digitalLNFK04Komponist
AlbumVulture PartyVulture PartyVinyl, CD and digital03/04/20Hive
AlbumEarthboundStarlessVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3515/05/20
AlbumA Different PortMedicine MenVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3429/05/20
AlbumMade For Each OtherThe MuldoonsVinyl & digitalLNFGH0503/07/20Hive
AlbumNow That's What I Call DisappointmentMichael M.Vinyl & digitalLNFGH0603/07/20Hive
AlbumComes A TimeMark W GeorgssonVinyl & digitalLNFG3614/08/20
AlbumAndre Salvador and the Von KingsAndre Salvador and the Von KingsVinyl & digitalLNFGH0728/08/20Hive
SingleOn The Run / The StormIn the Forest / Nicol & ElliottVinyl & digital03/09/2020
AlbumIsolation SessionsVarious ArtistsVinyl, CD & digitalLNFG37August 2020Double album
AlbumDoubtlandsMt. DoubtVinyl & digitalLNFG3818/09/20
AlbumEditJoe McAlindenVinyl, CD and digitalLNFGK0725/09/20Komponist
AlbumClean LivingSlow WeatherVinyl & digitalLNFG39November 2020
SingleIDSTSlime CityCD & Digital20/11/20
AlbumWhile I Sit and Watch This TreeLizabett RussoVinyl & digitalLNFGH0927/11/20Hive
AlbumGerminalTom DonnellyCD and digitalLNFGK0804/12/20Komponist
2021AlbumMusic For AnimationsBisVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4026/01/21
AlbumSistersThe BluebellsVinyl & digitalPNFG0112/03/21Past Night From Glasgow
AlbumSix Road EndsGracious LosersVinyl & digitalLNFG4326/03/21
AlbumAnother LifeHadda BeVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4430/04/21
AlbumStar WarsBMX BanditsVinyl & digitalPNFG0230/04/21Past Night From Glasgow - 30th Anniversary release
AlbumI Am By DaySister JohnVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4528/05/21
AlbumCitalodiscoAce City RacersVinyl & digitalLNFGH1425/06/21Hive

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing Last Night from Glasgow Records". Last Night From Glasgow. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  2. ↑ "Last Night From Glasgow's Ian Smith: 'In an industry controlled by conglomerates, I wanted to put forward a socialist model for a record label'". The List. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Looking to the future with Last Night From Glasgow". Herald Scotland. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  4. ↑ Dalziel, Magdalene (2017-07-06). "Glasgow record label leads the way with pioneering new crowdfunding model". GlasgowLive. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  5. ↑ "BPI Guest Blog - meet last night from Glasgow". BPI. 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  6. ↑ "Last Night from Glasgow on their first two years". The Skinny. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
  7. ↑ Munro, Iain. "Over £830,000 support for cultural activity across Scotland" . Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  8. ↑ "Over £790,000 support for cultural activity across Scotland". www.creativescotland.com. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  9. ↑ "LNFG Presents The Isolation Sessions". Last Night From Glasgow. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  10. ↑ "Last Night From Glasgow". Facebook. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  11. ↑ "Black and white portraits capture Scots in isolation". The Herald. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  12. ↑ "Live music is back. Review of Scotland's first concert in six months". The Herald. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  13. ↑ Glasgow, Last Night From. "About". Last Night From Glasgow. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  14. ↑ "LAST NIGHT FROM GLASGOW LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". companieshouse.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  15. ↑ Wilson, Martin (2016-03-12). "The Birth of a Label - Last Night From Glasgow - Overblown". Overblown. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  16. ↑ "Membership - 2018/2019". Last Night From Glasgow. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  17. ↑ "Last Night From Glasgow" . Retrieved 2018-08-28.
  18. ↑ LNfG (2019-07-07). "Say Hello to Komponist". Last Night From Glasgow. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
  19. ↑ "Spotlight on Last Night From Glasgow". The Ginger Quiff. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
  20. ↑ "'No matter what happens, people want to listen to new music' – Ian Smith of Last Night From Glasgow". The Herald. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  21. ↑ "LNFG invites you to a Past Night From Glasgow". Last Night From Glasgow. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  22. ↑ "Last Night From Glasgow". Last Night From Glasgow. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
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