Freckfest Presents Lab Diamond

Lab Diamond is a new band from Glasgow and Ayrshire. They have completed the recording of their debut album for the Last Night From Glasgow Cartel Label. It will be released in April 2027. The band of pedigree musicians involved write their own songs and have extensive backgrounds. They are:
Elaine Downie, Vocals. Vocalist for Cutthroat Razors and Us & Them; backing vocalist for Kevin McDermott.
Stephen Irvine, Drums. A founding member of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions. Stephen played on all their albums and has also drummed with Del Amitri and Robyn Hitchcock.
Iain Taylor, Bass. Iain is a veteran of many bands, most recently high-end function band "Arizona".
Pat McCambridge, Keyboards. Vastly experienced, Pat is a key member of Lab Diamond's songwriting team.
Mick Lamont, Guitar. From early experiences with the Khyber Trifles - and playing with Wings' Jimmy McCulloch - Mick has more recently played with Benny Gallagher and the late Jim Prime (Deacon Blue).
Stephen and Mick released their very first recordings - on 7" vinyl - some time ago as members of the band Shady Deal.
Q. What do Lab Diamond sound like?
A. Smooth balladry.
Fastball rock & roll that offends all notions of taste.
Bossa Nova grooves.
Ska-Lite rhythms.
Hilariously incisive social and political criticism.
Fun.
Like Little Feat if they came from Maryhill.