Scotland joins Japan relief push with compilation ft. The Pastels, BMX Bandits

12 April 2011, 10:40 | Written by The Line of Best Fit

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BMX Bandits singer and Scottish indie figurehead Duglas T Stewart has put together a new limited-edition charity compilation, with all funds going towards the Japanese Relief Effort.

The 18-track download-only album, called A Love Letter To Japan, features tracks from The Pastels, Stevie Jackson from Belle & Sebastian, Alasdair Roberts and Momus, and is available until 10 May.

The full track listing is:

1. Snowgoose – Harmony Springs 03:58
2. The Pastels – Guest of Honour 02:39
3. Hidden Masters – Golden Hair 04:00
4. Stevie Jackson – Price of an Education 03:20
5. Paul Quinn – Away 02:42
6. BMX Bandits with Yeongene & Tenniscoats – Standing Still 03:27
7. Eugenius – Friend or Foe 04:10
8. The Pearlfishers – Swan Dreams (live) 03:35
9. Bill Wells & Tape – Troublesome Malady 04:40
10. Ally Kerr – Could Have Been a Contender 02:51
11. Lenzie Moss – Where Eagles Dare 03:50
12. St. Deluxe – After the Fire 03:52
13. Jo Mango – The Moth and the Moon 03:54
14. Alasdair Roberts & Mairi Morrison – Bràdhagair an Taobh Siar 06:37
15. Randolph’s Leap – Going Home 04:53
16. Craig Armstrong – Cherry Blossom 11:07
17. The Starlets & The Andersens – All to Make You Feel Brand New 02:20
18. Momus – I Can See Japan 01:32

Duglas said: “Many of us Scottish musicians have received so much love and support over the years from friends and fans in Japan. Now we want to send some love and support back to the people of Japan.”

To buy the album in a variety of electronic formats, go to Lovelettertojapan.bandcamp.com