First of all, nothing to do with 80s goth band, The Screaming Marionettes (who I did indeed feature here once). The Marionettes hail from Aberdeen, and have been plying their wares since 2007.

They have just signed to Bedford Records, and seem reluctant to let us know who they are, but this is a free track they have released ahead of their debut single, a three track EP called The Rightness Of Blindness, released on April 9. It’s called ‘De Ja When?’ and it’s fab – I have played this four times this evening.

The following gig listings are lifted staright from Bedford Records’ site, but I hope will prove useful…

Thursday 12th April, The Doghouse Dundee. Doors at 8pm. £5/£3 for students. 14+, Under 18?s must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 13th April, The Lemon Tree Aberdeen, support from Velvet Audio, Kobi and Joy Riot. Tickets are £6 + booking fee. Doors at 8pm. Under 16?s must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday 14th April, Pivo Pivo, Glasgow. Doors at 7.30pm 18+ only.

Sunday 15th April, Sneaky Petes, Edinburgh, support from Suburban Saints and The Battle Adds, Tickets are £4. Doors at 7pm. 18+ only

Monday 16th April, Madhatters Inverness.