Track Review

THE SPOOK SCHOOL BRING THE FESTIVE CHEER ON ‘SOMEONE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH’

Glasgow band The Spook School are making waves in the indiepop scene and beyond. Their honest lyrics about identity and sexuality coupled with their passionate punk rock have won them a devoted and loyal fanbase. This led to them headlining Indietracks Festival and a UK tour with Diet Cig. Following their brilliant albums Dress Up and Try to Be Hopeful, in which the band has grown more confident with each release, Alcopop! Records will release their third album Could It Be Different? On the 26th January. ‘Still Alive’ and ‘Less Than Perfect’, the two teasers from the album, are joyous indie pop bangers which capture their live energy perfectly. To coincide with the album’s release, the band are playing a show at Glasgow’s ABC, and a release show with Shopping. The band are also heading on a North American Tour with Diet Cig, Lala Lala, and Great Grandpa.
The Spook School have released a Christmas single, ‘Someone to Spend Christmas With’ along with a 2018 calendar featuring shots of drummer Niall McCamley. The track itself is a glorious ray of sunshine featuring a soaring synth that dominates the track while the instruments feel louder, enhancing the impact. Lyrically, it is about finding out how to manage a relationship on your own terms in a society that offers conflicting advice on the correct way to do it. The harmonies and C86-style production leave you with a warm, festive feeling, making this a perfect addition to your Christmas playlists.
Niall McCamley Calendar
‘Someone to Spend Christmas With’ is out on 15th December and available to listen here.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
 December:
 15th – Newport, UK @ The Pub with The Darling Buds, Nervus, & Clarity
22nd – Glasgow, UK @ O2 ABC with Honeyblood, The Ninth Wave, Man of Moon
 North American Tour Dates
 January 2018
 29th – Buffalo, NY, US, @ Mohawk Place with Diet Cig and Lala Lala
30th – Toronto, ON, Canada @ The Garrison with Diet Cig and Lala Lala
31st – Detroit, Michigan, US @ Marble Bar with Diet Cig and Lala Lala
 February
1st – Chicago, IL, US @ Bottom Lounge with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
2nd – Madison WI, US @ University of Wisconsin, Madison with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
3rd – Minneapolis, MN, US @ University of Minnesota Twin Cities with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
5th – Lawrence, KS, US @ White Schoolhouse with Diet Cig
6th – Omaha, NE, US @ Reverb Lounge with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
7th – Denver, CO, US @ Lost Flower Lounge with Diet Cig
8th – Salt Lake City, UT, US @ Kilby Court with Diet Cig
9th – Boise, ID, US @ Neurolux with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
10th – Vancouver, BC, Canada @ The Cobalt with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
11th – Seattle, WA, US @ Chop Suey with Diet Cig
12th – Portland, OR, US @ Aladdin Theater with Diet Cig
14th – San Francisco, CA, US @ Rickshaw Stop with Diet Cig
15th – Santa Cruz, CA, US @ The Catalyst with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
16th – Highland Park, CA, US @ The Lodge Room with Diet Cig
17th – San Diego, CA, US @ Soma with The Frights, Together PANGEA, Diet Cig
19th – Tucson, AZ, US @ Club Congress with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
21st – Austin, TX, US @ Sidewinder with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
22nd – Dallas, TX, US @ Three Links with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
23rd – New Orleans, LA, US @ Hi Ho Lounge with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
24th – Atlanta, GA, US @ The Masquerade – Hell with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
25th – Asheville, NC, US @ The Mothlight with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
26th – Charlotte NC, US @ Neighborhood Theatre with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
27th – Carrboro, NC, US @ Cat’s Cradle with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
28th – Washington DC, US @ Rock N’ Roll Hotel with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
 March
 1st – Brooklyn, NY, US @ Elsewhere with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
2nd – Allston, MA, US @ Brighton Music Hall with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
3rd – Philadelphia, PA, US @ First Unitarian Church with Diet Cig and Great Grandpa
 
Words by Ermis Madikopoulos
 

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