Malcolm Middleton - Malcolm Middleton
by Anna Gudaniec
published: 13 / 1 / 2010

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Anna Gudaniec photographs Scottish singer-songwriter and former Arab Strap guitarist Malcolm Middleton at an acoustic solo at the Borderline in London
The former guitarist with Arab Strap, Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton has now released five albums under his own name, ‘5.14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine’ (2002) ,‘Into the Woods’ (2005), ‘A Brighter Beat’ (2007), ‘Sleight of Heart’(2008) and ‘Waxing Gibbous’(2009). Middleton has often found himself branded as a miserabilist, and has written with wry, deprecating wit of his lack of self-confidence as a songwriter, nights on the booze, and his enjoyment at staying in on his own. ‘Waxing Gibbous’, which Middleton has announced will be the last record under his own name, is slightly more upbeat and less morose than his other solo, revealing a love of naff 70’s pop and prog rock edge. He has been promoting 'Waxing Gibbous'by playing shows both with a backing band and also in acoustic solo sets. These intimate photographs of Malcolm Middleton were taken at an acoustic show at the Borderline in London on 25th January exclusively for Pennyblackmusic by Anna Gudaniec.
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interviews |
Interview (2009) |
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Former Arab Strap guitarist Malcolm Middleton talks to John Clarkson about his just released fifth solo album, 'Waxing Gibbous', and why this will be the last record under his own name for the immediate future |
Interview (2007) |
live reviews |
Union Chapel, London, 2/4/2008 |
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In London's spectacular Union Chapel venue, Chris O' Toole sees Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton perform a witty and polished, but surprisingly subdued concert |
Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 6/12/2007 |
Queens Hall, Edinburgh, 13/1/2007 |
Dingwalls, London, 20/2/2007 |
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Sleight of Heart (2008) |
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Fine largely acoustic fourth solo album from former Arab Strap guitarist and Scots melancholist, Malcolm Middleton |
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