Last Night from Glasgow (often abbreviated to LNFG) is an independent record label based in Glasgow, Scotland. It was established in 2016 and relies on a crowdfunding business model to operate.
History In January 2016, Ian Smith contacted five friends to establish a small record label. They agreed to found the business operated on a patronage model, with donations of a £50 from 60 of their friends and associates. The label's name is taken from the line "When I called you last night from Glasgow" in ABBA's "Super Trouper". The label's inaugural event took place on 2 June 2016 at The Old Hairdresser's venue in Glasgow, with 100 members and a roster of three artists. According to Smith, in the 2017 membership year the label operated with "200 or so" members.
In February 2018, it was announced that Last Night from Glasgow had been awarded Creative Scotland funding "...to produce the recording, production, manufacture, distribution and promotion of six vinyl albums and supporting digital releases for six currently unsigned Scottish artists". Further funding was obtained in February 2019 to "record, mix, master, produce, manufacture, promote and distribute seven albums and supporting digital releases.
In March 2020, the label announced they would be releasing 'The Isolation Sessions', an album of LNFG artists covering each other's songs with the proceeds going to venues that had to close due to COVID-19 lockdown laws. As of August 2020 over £3,000 had been donated to events and venues and over £3,500 of stock given to independent record stores. As part of the project, photographer Brian Sweeney took black and white photographs of LNFG members and artists. The format of the photos was inspired by historical pictures of Glasgow women hanging out of their windows.
In October 2020, LNFG organised a concert in an open-sided gazebo, to meet with local Covid-19 regulations, that The Herald described as 'Scotland's first concert in six months'.
Operations The label was founded with the intention of assisting unsigned artists with the physical release and promotion of their music. It operates as a private limited company. Artists retain the intellectual rights to their music, and all profits are reinvested into the label's operation. Operating capital is primarily raised by the sale of annual memberships and in return for their patronage, members receive a 12" vinyl copy of each of that year's releases, digital releases and guest list entry to all album launch events.
Artists The following artists have released music on the Last Night from Glasgow label:
Sub-labels
Komponist In July 2019 it was announced that LNFG would be launching a new label 'Komponist', "focused on the compositional artists as opposed to songwriters. Concentrating on all forms of instrumental music, be it Jazz, NeoClassical, Electronica or Heavy Drone."
Hive In 2019 a new label called Hive was announced that would allow artists to use LNFG's promotional services while still self-releasing an album.
Past Night From Glasgow In 2020 it was announced that a new label would be set up, called 'Past Night From Glasgow'. The purpose of the label is to re-issue older albums not currently available. The first album announced was Sisters by The Bluebells.
The LNFG Cartel The LNFG Cartel is a sub-label of self-releasing artists & labels, who are not part of the main LNFG label. The Cartel provides logistical support for independent artists including manufacture, promotion, chart reporting, distribution or simply selling their CD on the LNFG website - whatever level of support needed, they can help.
Releases Excluding digital-only singles +YearTypeTitleArtistFormat(s)Catalogue No.Release dateNotes2016SingleThe Ballad of the Nearly ManMark W. Georgsson7" vinylLNFG1LPPiiStephen SoloUSB credit cardLNFGUSB1SingleI Don't Drink to ForgetEmme Woods7" vinylLNFG2LPSay It All with a KissTeenCanteen12" vinyl, digitalLNFG3 / LNFGUSB2EPDebutHooHoo BooHooHooUSB wristbandLNFGUSB3SingleMachines That BreatheBe CharlotteDigital, 7" vinylLNFG4 Limited edition 7" pink vinyl2017LPFaces and PlacesMark W. Georgsson12" vinyl, digitalLNFG 5EPSirensTeenCanteen10″ vinyl, digitalLNFG6 Translucent splatter vinylLPInto the LightMedicine Men12" vinyl, digitalLNFG7EPRunning Commentary EPRadiophonic TuckshopCD, digitalLNFGd9LPReturned from SeaSister John12" vinyl, digitalLNFG8LPPii2Stephen SoloUSB cassette LNFGusb4LPAn Unforgiving LightAnnie Booth12" vinyl, digitalLNFG9 / LNFSF01Co-release with Scottish FictionLPThe Essential LuxurySun Rose12" vinyl, digitalLNFG10LPThe Winter Garden PlaytestRadiophonic TuckshopCD, digitalLNFGd14SingleGolden PacketsMedicine MenCassette,digitalLNFGd162018EPMoney Can Be Exchanged for Goods and ServicesL-spaceCD, digitalLNFGd20LPThe ABC of LNFGVarious ArtistsCD, digitalLNFGd21LPTransienceZoë Bestel12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG11SingleWanting What I Can't HaveCarla J. EastonCD, digital, 7” picture diskLNFOG01Co-release with Olive Grove RecordsLPThe Last of the Gracious LosersThe Gracious Losers12" vinyl, digitalLNFG12LPKipple ArcadiaL-space12" vinyl, digitalLNFG13LPJoe Kane/Radiophonic TuckshopJoe Kane/Radiophonic Tuckshop12" vinyl, digitalLNFG14SingleBlue FlowersL-space7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG15SingleOnly YouDomicilesSquare 7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG16SingleHolderClothSquare 7″ vinyl, digitalLNFG17EPThree BandsCloth / Domiciles / L-spaceCD, set of three 7" vinylLNFGd30Special limited release to coincide with "Three Bands" tour2019LPSister JohnSister John12" vinyl, digitalLNFG1825/01/1912" black vinyl, 12" transparent milk white vinylLPSlight DisconnectsBis12" vinyl CD, digitalLNFG1915/02/19Black, mandarin orange and yellow vinylEPFoundlingsFoundlingsCD, digital, lathe cut vinyl.LNFG2101/03/19SingleAirportSister JohnDigital, extremely rare heart shaped vinylLNFGd3414/02/19LPA Gift from MidnightFenella12" vinyl, digitalLNFG2229/03/19Black and red vinyl. Co-release with Little Tiger (Riverside Music College).EPSpectralAnnie Booth12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFSF6 / LNFG2310/05/19Black and purple vinyl Co-release with Scottish Fiction.SingleFor a ReasonDomicilesDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2426/04/19SingleBack on BoardMedicine MenDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFGd3505/04/19SingleWholesaleBroken ChanterDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFOG0224/05/19SingleNothing ElseSister JohnDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2614/06/19AA side with LNFGd31.LPMusic for MegastructuresL-spaceDigital.LNFGd3619/04/19SingleLet GoLoudmammothDigital, lathe cut vinylLNFG2728/06/19EPI Used To Be The Martial ArtsThe Martial ArtsVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG2805/07/19AlbumPii3Stephen SoloDigitalLNFGd4119/07/19AlbumThis is Not A Zen GardenDomiciles12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG2916/08/19Black and white vinyl editionsAlbumBroken ChanterBroken Chanter12" vinyl, CD, digitalLNFG30 / LNFOG0306/09/19Black, milk white and duck egg blue vinyl editions. Co-release with Olive Grove Records.AlbumBeast RotationsSite of Future RomeCD and digitalLNFGK0104/10/19KomponistAlbumClothClothVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3115/11/192020AlbumMusic For MegastructuresL-spaceCD and digitalLNFGK0331/01/20Expanded Komponist releaseSingleFeed the EnginesL-spaceVinyl, CD and digital07/02/20AlbumPost Neo AntiClose LobstersVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3328/02/20EPBetter RunLemon DrinkCD and digital14/03/20AlbumArtificial MassYasuyuki UesugiCD and digitalLNFK04KomponistAlbumVulture PartyVulture PartyVinyl, CD and digital03/04/20HiveAlbumEarthboundStarlessVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3515/05/20AlbumA Different PortMedicine MenVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG3429/05/20AlbumMade For Each OtherThe MuldoonsVinyl & digitalLNFGH0503/07/20HiveAlbumNow That's What I Call DisappointmentMichael M.Vinyl & digitalLNFGH0603/07/20HiveAlbumComes A TimeMark W GeorgssonVinyl & digitalLNFG3614/08/20AlbumAndre Salvador and the Von KingsAndre Salvador and the Von KingsVinyl & digitalLNFGH0728/08/20HiveSingleOn The Run / The StormIn the Forest / Nicol & ElliottVinyl & digital03/09/2020AlbumIsolation SessionsVarious ArtistsVinyl, CD & digitalLNFG37August 2020Double albumAlbumDoubtlandsMt. DoubtVinyl & digitalLNFG3818/09/20AlbumEditJoe McAlindenVinyl, CD and digitalLNFGK0725/09/20KomponistAlbumClean LivingSlow WeatherVinyl & digitalLNFG39November 2020SingleIDSTSlime CityCD & Digital20/11/20AlbumWhile I Sit and Watch This TreeLizabett RussoVinyl & digitalLNFGH0927/11/20HiveAlbumGerminalTom DonnellyCD and digitalLNFGK0804/12/20Komponist2021AlbumMusic For AnimationsBisVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4026/01/21AlbumSistersThe BluebellsVinyl & digitalPNFG0112/03/21Past Night From GlasgowAlbumSix Road EndsGracious LosersVinyl & digitalLNFG4326/03/21AlbumAnother LifeHadda BeVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4430/04/21AlbumStar WarsBMX BanditsVinyl & digitalPNFG0230/04/21Past Night From Glasgow - 30th Anniversary releaseAlbumI Am By DaySister JohnVinyl, CD and digitalLNFG4528/05/21AlbumCitalodiscoAce City RacersVinyl & digitalLNFGH1425/06/21Hive
References
External links 2018 profile of the label from Creative Scotland