Taken from her exciting new compilation...*Rose McDowall* is a true lost legend of Glasgow's indie scene, a character who moved from post-punk provocateur to chart-bothering synth-pop queen before finally exploring avant folk.
The ever-reliable Night School imprint has decided to collect many lost gems from the artist's career, gathering these allusive fragments into something whole.
The first fruits of these labour will be unveiled on Record Store Day. A new 12 inch finally gives approval to Rose McDowall's glorious cover of Blue Oyster Cult's rock classic 'Don't Fear The Reaper'.
Recorded after the dissolution of the singer's previous project Strawberry Switchblade, the track was rush-released by a collaborator.
Uncovered and re-mastered by Sean Pennycook, it's a gorgeous rendering of an oft mis-understood track.
'Don't Fear The Reaper' will be given a 12 inch release on Record Store Day. Catch Rose McDowall at the following shows:
*April*
18 *Glasgow* Monorail
*May*
28 *London* St Pancras Church
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