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Wayne Moon Pilot

by St. Christopher Medal

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Stereogram are delighted to announce the release of “Wayne Moon Pilot”, the brilliant new single from St. Christopher Medal, which will be available to download and stream from February 3rd 2017.

The first new material from the band since their well-received debut album “Sunny Day Machine” in 2015, it is accompanied by an idiosyncratic video created by lead singer and songwriter Ali Mathieson’s son, Roddy.

“Wayne Moon Pilot” itself is an epic six minutes plus track which both harks back to a classic seventies feel, while simultaneously looking forward by sounding totally contemporary.

Ali Mathieson has provided this quote himself to describe the track:

“Look up at the moon (that silver boat) and bathe in the gaze of ‘Wayne, Moon Pilot’ looking back. With his Hummingbird guitar, sat on a sterile space-porch, Wayne might sing a country-rock lament like this - and weep his salty tears. For a band, he has the itinerant Perthshire six-piece St Christopher Medal. Their 2015 album ‘Sunny Day Machine’ on Stereogram Recordings was the last communication he received from Earth… It defines him… For backing vocals, only ghosts – Lord Byron, David Bowie, Edwin Hubble, Clarence White… On Earth we hear this only - the first sounds from St Christopher Medal’s new long player due later this year… But don’t cry, Wayne… Don’t cry… As the poet says – “But greet, an' in your tears ye'll drown /The haill clanjamfrie!”

Press Quotes:

“On the form demonstrated by this debut album, St Christopher Medal are a highly melodic and subtly barbed addition to Edinburgh-based label Stereogram’s burgeoning roster of literate pop artists” – **** Is This Music?

“Combining the melodic strengths of Teenage Fanclub with Bruce Springsteens’s heart-on-the-sleeve directness, St. Christopher Medal purvey a Caledonian take on classic Americana” - Sogo Magazine

“The time flies by due to the amazing amount of life and vitality prevalent throughout…wonderfully rousing.” - Pure M Magazine

“This is a very fine record by a very fine band.” – Penny Black Music

“For those who value intelligent songcraft, ‘Sunny Day Machine’ is a subtle and compelling joy that rewards repeated listening.” – 8/10 Louder Than War

“Yet another gem in the increasingly impressive Stereogram catalogue” – Manic Pop Thrills

“One fascinating and enjoyable proposition” – The Ringmaster Review

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released February 3, 2017
Music and Lyrics by Ali Mathieson. Arranged by St. Christopher Medal.

Produced by Kenny Mathieson

St.Christopher Medal are:
Ali Mathieson (vocals, guitar and songs),
Kenny Mathieson (lead guitar),
David Mack (drums & percussion),
Andy Jeffries (keys)
Billy Nisbet (bass)

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We are an Edinburgh based record label run by JEREMY THOMS with press and PR by journalist INNES REEKIE.
Artist roster includes LOUISE McCORKINDALE, CHRIS REEVE,
THE VINTAGE CALVINOS, THE CATHODE RAY, JAMES KING & THE LONEWOLVES, ROY MOLLER, ST.CHRISTOPHER MEDAL, THE FABULOUS ARTISANS, BAND OF HOLY JOY, LOLA IN SLACKS, NEW LEAF, MILTON STAR, THE EASTERN SWELL, STOOR and THOSE UNFORTUNATES ... more

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