How she found a home in the uk independent music circuit. Mar 24, 2015 rose mcdowall is enshrined in the popular imagination the one that stretches back to the mid80s at any rate as the petite, ravenhaired goth girl with the polka dot minidresses who sang. Rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife was recorded by rose mcdowall in 1988 and 1989 following the break up of her group strawberry switchblade. Rose mcdowall born 21 october 1959, in glasgow, scotland, uk is a scottish musician, most notably as a vocalist in the synthpop band strawberry switchblade. The duo of rose mcdowall and jill bryson projected an image that was deceptively bright, all pretty bows and polkadots, but their minds were dark. Mcdowall s first venture into music was in the poems, an artpunk trio formed in 1978 with her husband drew mcdowall. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wave pop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since yesterday from 1985, and their flamboyant clothing with bows and polkadots. Easton, sacred paws, the van ts, bossy love and more performed at since yesterday event at the edinburgh international festival in august 2018. Strawberry switchblade music, videos, stats, and photos. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade amazon. Starting out as a standup drummer in glasgow protoavantgarde punk trio the poems taking a leaf out of moe tuckers velvet book she went on to enjoy. The 2020 programme will be announced in the spring. She then formed strawberry switchblade in 1981 with jill bryson.
I formed a cherished online friendship with rose mcdowall in the late 90s and grew to understand her in a more personal way as the creative soul she is. Strawberry switchblade cut you with the cake knife. The duo were known for their colorful appearance with tons of bows and polkadots, and upbeat songs which masked dark lyrics. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Since yesterday, primarily written by rose mcdowall, was written during the early days of the band. In addition to being one half of the popular gothpop duo strawberry switchblade, mcdowall is perhaps bestknown as a guest vocalist or floating member of several different alternative bands, particularly neofolk. She loved music and dreamt of maybe one day being a singer in a band.
Since yesterday hide show self 3 credits 2017 teenage superstars documentary herself. Our image was colourful, but our minds were dark, says mcdowall on the phone from her home in. Video features an interview with rose mcdowall and approx 90 seconds of a live performance of the song crystal nights unfortunately the song keeps getting interrupted so you get it in lots of. Reissue of album originally released on lpcassette in 1985 and cd in 1989, with 9 bonus tracks. Join facebook to connect with rose mcdowell and others you may know. They are mostly recognized for their 1984 hit song since yesterday, which had upbeat instrumentation and melancholic lyrics. By any other name beyond strawberry switchblade with. The true meaning behind since yesterday and other strawberry switchblade songs. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wavepop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since yesterday. Looking like the brides of robert smith, strawberry switchblade made a brief splash on the u. Strawberry switchblade since yesterday paul coia show. Rose was from the deprived working class side of the city where violence was endemic. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade cd discogs.
Rose mcdowall tibet rose mcdowall interview part 1 strawberry switchblade since yesterday rose mcdowall interview part 2 sorrow songbird rose mcdowall interview rose mcdowall and shawn pinchbeck gem 2019 rose mcdowall sixty cowboys. Rose mcdowall and jill bryson concocted some very sweet melodies and some very dour, offkey indulgences with their scottish melancholia chemistry kit. Strawberry switchblade was a female pop rock band formed in scotland in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since yesterday in 1985. Most would catagorize this popgothic, but it is more than just an inane label. One band i cherished since a child much like bowie but more relatable on a sensitive and misunderstood girl level and never outgrew is strawberry switchblade. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wavepop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall. Along with jill bryson, in 1981 she formed the new wave band strawberry switchblade. Rose mcdowall performing sunday morning, since yesterday and deep water at the lexington september 2019. A testiment to the timelessness of the quality of rose mcdowall and jill brysons superb musical skill and insights. The album features songs written for the fabled second strawberry switchblade album. Records they enjoyed chart success with their single since yesterday in 1984.
Rose mcdowall is enshrined in the popular imagination the one that stretches back to the mid80s at any rate as the petite, ravenhaired goth girl with the polka dot minidresses who sang. Manufactured by warnerpioneer corporation, japan made in japan post1994 pressing as indicated by sidifpi codes. The rendition of strawberry switchblades since yesterday is as kitsch as its source material. Rose mcdowall and jill bryson gave the impression of two girls exploring the dressingup box and the pretty side of pop. Like macbeths weird sisters the two seem to have sprung from the dark mists of celtic faery. And since im a huge fan of the 80s i cant think of a more apropriate song. Cut with the cake knife was recorded by rose mcdowall in 1988 and 1989 following the break up of her group strawberry switchblade.
Rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife rose mcdowall together with jill bryson were strawberry switchblade, the polkadotted punk songstresses who for a brief moment in the mid eighties injected a dash of popsubversion into the uk charts with singles like since yesterday, let her go and who knows what love is. The eighth and final installment in the rose years series, which tell. Gem is the first track to be released from the forthcoming soundtrack, far from the apple tree. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade album. I saw their one day fly on the good old music box premtv. It is no match for the pure strawberry switchblade of the 1983 trees and flowers and since yesterday. Strawberry switchblade since yesterday lyrics genius. Check out cut with the cake knife by rose mcdowall on amazon music.
We just had cable and a wide range of extra tv programs. Jan 19, 2017 while rose mcdowall is best known for her work with early 80s crossover indie pop act strawberry switchblade, shes made many cult solo recordings over the years. Its often called current 93s pop album, and while that might be a stretch, this record is easily their most irreverent. At a time when more established artists endlessly their overfamiliar work cut with the cake knife is a glorious resurrection brought forth by night school and sacred bones, and the opening chapter of an extensive rose mcdowall reissue campaign. Rose mcdowall would later appear on countless experimental and industrial releases by psychic tv, coil, current 93 and death in june, among others, while jill bryson returned to songwriting and recording with her daughter jessie and craig hood in a new band called the shapists in march 20. Jill bryson and rose mcdowall made up the 80s scottish pop band known as strawberry switchblade. Strawberry switchblade was a female pop rock band formed in scotland in 1981 by jill bryson and rose. Her father had once been hit in the head with an axe in a case of. Get rose mcdowall setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other rose mcdowall fans for free on setlist. The song was initially called dance and was debuted at their live shows in 198182.
Produced with the aid of several musicians in several studios, the album features songs written for the fabled second strawberry switchblade album. Video features an interview with rose mcdowall and approx 90 seconds of a live performance of the song crystal nights unfortunately the song keeps getting interrupted so you get it. Rose mcdowall is more known nowadays as a floating member of the british neofolk scene, involved with current 93, death in june, nature and organisation etc. Background and composition since yesterday, primarily written by rose mcdowall, was written during the early days of the band. Strawberry switchblade were a scottish new wavepop duo formed in glasgow in 1981 by jill bryson and rose mcdowall, best known for their song since yesterday from 1985, and their flamboyant clothing with bows and polkadots. Cut with the cake knife by rose mcdowall on amazon music. Sep 09, 2009 strawberry switchblade rose mcdowall, jill bryson. Strawberry switchblade by strawberry switchblade on amazon. Several more revitalised gems from the mid 80s, brought to life as rose mcdowall solo releases over the intervening years, were performed with equal vigour. Unlimited free strawberry switchblade music click to play since yesterday, deep water and whatever else you want. Ever since i was a little boy i knew i wanted to be strawberry switchblade when i grew up. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade 1997, cd. Just close your eyes and then remember the thoughts youve locked away when tomorrow comes youll wish you had today and as we sit here alone looking for a reason. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade 1985.
Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade 1984. Depending on what mood the listener is in, the lightweight pop of strawberry switchblades selftitled debut album can be sickeningly coy or irresistibly charming. Listen to songs by rose mcdowall on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Fans of her band from the 1990s, sorrow, will rejoice as a. Rose mcdowall cca, glasgow it was a homecoming of sorts for rose mcdowall, former one half of bittersweet popstars strawberry switchblade, who in recent years has become more renowned for her contributions to the work of death in june and current ninety three, collaborations with the notorious boyd rice as spell and, of course, her own melancholic musical vehicle sorrow. Hq sound available to buy on cd on the platinum collection and the japanese reissued. With their distinctive style garish colours, polkadots and a slight geisha influence already intact they formed strawberry switchblade named after a neverreleased orange juice song. The bands very first incarnation, an allfemale 4 piece, recorded one demo at glasgows hellfire club and played a handful of gigs. Featuring rose mcdowall guitar, vocals, harmony vocals and jill bryson guitar, vocals, harmony vocals, strawberry switchblade sound like two little girls enraptured and enraged by their first crushes. She formed strawberry switchblade in 1981 with jill bryson. The duo of rose mcdowall and jill bryson first met in 1977 in glasgow, scotland, united by their love for punk and new wave. Small, frail, yet visually striking, the apparent prettiness of their songs belies the harsh reality of the lyrics. Bonded during the glasgow punk scene of the late 1970s, first as friends, then as bandmates.
Her first venture into music was in the poems, an artpunk trio formed in 1978 with her thenhusband drew mcdowall. Written by rose mcdowall and shawn pinchbeck with help from roses exhusband and former bandmate, robert lee, this is classic rose. When we can expect rose s next album, which she is working on now. And theres even a four to the floor dance beat at the beginning of beau soleil. Cut with the cake knife serves as the bridge between the pop music mcdowall had been making with her friends jill bryson, lawrence from felt and primal scream to what became a more extreme, deep sound informed by neofolk and post industrial music. With sacred paws, bossy love, and the van ts, and a special performance from the since yesterday supergroup playing the music of strawberry switchblade, ettes, sophisticated boom boom, the mckinleys and more. Rose mcdowall cut with the cake knife kevin mccaighy, september 16th, 2015 07. Strawberry switchblade gained mainstream attention by performing on bbc dj janice longs radio program. Apr 14, 2015 but there was more to strawberry switchblade than met the eye their name was a clue. The cross and the switchblade is a biographical book written by pastor david wilkerson with john and elizabeth sherrill.
Remembering strawberry switchblade public group facebook. Following the success of strawberry switchblade, jill bryson is now a selfemployed artist, while rose mcdowall is still making music, adding her individual brand of magic to current 93, nurse with wound, death in june, collaborating with boyd rice in the band spell, as well as singing backing vocals on albums for felt. Since yesterday was released at the end of 1984 and reached number 5 early the following year. Rose s songwriting philosophy and how sad times in her life had made her a better musician. Sep 02, 2014 strawberry switchblade the debut long player includes more than hits promo ad smash hits. Strawberry switchblade was jill bryson and rose mcdowall two girls from the opposite ends of the city of glasgow. Strawberry switchblade, as the name may suggest, are a walking contradiction. Strawberry switchblade strawberry switchblade songs. My passion for this band only grows with the years. Records they enjoyed chart success with their single since yesterday in 1984, however later singles and an album did not sell as. Since yesterday solo acoustic by rose mcdowall song.
This event was part of a previous international festival and is therefore unavailable to book. Strawberry switchblade vinyl records and cds for sale. Posts about since yesterday written by writewyattuk. Strawberry switchblade were a glasgowian synthpop duo that consisted of rose mcdowall and jill bryson. These girls have been on my wishlist since 1986 or so. By any other name beyond strawberry switchblade with rose. Included are the full contents of their sole album, 1985s since yesterday, plus nine additional tracks ranging from remixes to incredibly rare bsides. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from strawberry switchblade. Since yesterday became a huge hit in the uk and japan, but strawberry switchblade quickly lost popularity and had disbanded by. Mcdowalls first venture into music was in the poems, an artpunk trio formed in 1978 with her thenhusband drew mcdowall. We were even treated to a sensational version of the fondly remembered strawberry switchblade chart hit since yesterday. Jill was at art school with ambitions to be a painter. Strawberry switchblade was a new wave duo from glasgow, scotland, uk, formed in 1981 by rose mcdowall and jill bryson. Jill bryson strawberry switchblade gallery 2 no flash stay safe and healthy.
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