Articles by Tommy Mackay

I’ve Been To Amsterdam

  Hey Rebecca Long Bailey That’s an interesting name You’re a double barrelled mother In a working class game I’ve no doubt you dream about The things you’ll never do But, first let’s talk about…



We Are Not OK

Vikki Stone has written and edited this video called ‘we are not okay’, bringing together artists to sing about the current situation. The performers sing about the necessity of human interaction, missing being onstage and…


Bannockburning

  On the anniversary of the battle, Brian Cox narrates the Battle of Bannockburn accompanied by The Ruts and The Cure. And why not?   from the album Bannockburning by The Plagiarist


House Music Volume C:19

Cracking lockdown album made in Fife by a diverse bunch of artists including James Yorkston, people from The Twilight Sad, Faith No More and Nazareth. All profits go to Frontline Fife (Homeless charity and Fife…


The Ballad Of Iain Gray

As former Scottish Labour leader Iain Gray announces he is to quit Holyrood, here’s a touching song based on his best bits, especially that time he was backed into Subway by Sean Clarkin.   I…


Oligarchy In The UK

  To the right. Now. I am an onanist I have a supple wrist I know what I want, I know how to get it Want to destroy And Get Brexit done Cos I wanna…


Daniel Rashford

  Matt Hancock is laughing again This time he can’t remember a footballer’s name I see Kay Burley asking him why Oh it looks like Boris and Matt Hancock are lying (again) Oh oh oh,…


Therese Coffey – Way To Go

  “When you wake up this morning and run your shower, take a second to think about parents who’ve had their water turned off during lockdown” That’s what Marcus Rashford tweeted A compassionate thing to…


Julia

  Most of what she says is meaningless Beside the point, not on the point, Julia Julia, Julia, cognitive pissonance* Jumping to defend nazi urine, Julia   *with thanks to @Bratchy1 and apologies to The…