There’s plenty of bands that mix indie and folk, but there’s something refreshing about the approach of Glasgow’s The Deadline Shakes to the way they do it.

They sound nothing like M*mf*rd *nd S*ns, but I hear hints of Belle and Sebastian and The Beach Boys here. The band are Greg Dingwall (vocals and guitar), Iain McKinstry (guitar), Martin McLeod (bass) and Tom Booth (drums). Having released their debut single ‘Sweeten The Deal’ earlier this month, this very day (November 23, 2012, fact fans!) they have released a free single via bandcamp:

This was their debut single, ‘Sweeten The Deal’:

More news when I have it -for now, enjoy!