The downside of the sudden claim to fame...

Heyas! So, I'm better, woo! And that means I'm back. I hated not being well enough to sit down, listen to music and blog. Sad face. Now, this is going to be written with a twist. I have a ferret climbing all over me whilst I do it! Haha, well enough about me, this is a blog about Sandi after all...please remember, these are my words, it's just my own format...go easy Thomcats. x

Sandi's sudden claim to fame was horribly judged by critics and fellow artists. James Frost and Robin Hawkins from The Automatic even went so far as to say that "If she was a punk rocker with flowers in her hair she'd get the sh*t kicked out of her by other punk rockers, for having flowers in her hair. I haven't found anyone who's told me they like that song and bought it."

This notion that her success had been carefully sculpted through public relations was echoed by the media commentator Charlie Brooker who said "I've not heard that Sandi Thom single all the way through yet, but I've seen the TV ad about six billion times, and the short, poxy burst on that is more than enough to convince me that if her sudden rise to stardom WASN'T the end result of a shrewd marketing campaign, the implications are terrifying. Because to believe the official story - that thousands of people voluntarily subjected themselves to this sh*t online, then recommended it to their friends - is to lose your faith in mankind completely.".

So how about that? So many people have completely missed the point of our Sandi's song! So it's up to us to spread the word of her music. Come on guys. Let's do it. Also I don't know how acurate it is but I've had a little youtube birdy tell me that Lily Allen was also very...critical of Sandi's work. I'll try and get that confirmed for you guys, promise! Watch this space!

Megan and Ozzy the ferret xx
The Amazing Sandi's Amazing Website!

Edit- I can confirm Lily Allen has slammed Sandi for her work in the past. I'm afraid I can't find any quotes of what she said but thankfully Sandi has since given her a piece of her own medicine, so let sleeping dogs lie I guess. Love you guys.

Megan and Ozzy xx

Sorry! I'm back! With great news on Sandi!

Okay, so I know I was supposed to blog on Sunday...I forgot I have work on Sundays! Woops! As for Monday...I have been proper ill since then I'm afraid, so that's yesterday's excuse too! Tonsils. Yay. Haha, but I'm back to spread the great news about our favourite gal, Sandi!

So if you read about Merchants and Thieves you'll know Sandi was nominated for a few awards. I think 2 were mentioned but she was actually up for three I think, sorry guys! So anyway, she walked away with 2 out of those 3 awards! Well done girl! Your Thomcats are here and ready to do what they can for you to get more awards before the end of the year!

Now here's a wee bit for us girls...how GREAT does Sandi look in this little black dress!? Before anyone asks, of course I've expanded the picture! She looks fantastic! Proud of you Sandi, you never let us down with your style, you always put a smile on our faces. Thank you for being great!

So that's all I can do today guys, sadly I gotta hit the sack (at 7pm!), this being ill thing is exhausting!

Speak soon lovelies!
Megan xx
Sandi's Official Site

P.S- Sandi's newest album, Merchants and Thieves, is now on special offer at just £5.00 to celebrate Guardian Angels Records' debut release! Quick, before the offer ends, follow the above link and get your copy to keep forever! xx

Sandi Thom speaks up for those who can't...

Okay Thomcats, time to come together, get your butts to this link and email the pratt behind this disgusting 'organisation.' Sandi has already expressed her feelings via her Facebook account and is just as disgusted as us. Get emailing this monster now, we need to bring this to a stop.

Follow the below link and get to work. If we come together I know we can stop this.

http://tinyurl.com/3ocondx

Below is a copy of Sandi's facebook post regarding the matter:

"Please, help! Read this link, http://tinyurl.com/3ocondx I don't normally do this but i have to speak out. This makes me so sad. There are some things in this world that can be prevented & this is one of them. I don't care if the press give me shit for this. These poor little creatures deserve more in life and i'm willing to take some flack for it. Please read & prevent this from happening. Its just wrong. ST xx"

I've sent my email. Have you sent yours?

Megan xx

Question = Answered!

Okay so I got a comment from a Thomcat asking if this was my first blog. I've tried responding in a comment but apparantly Blogger won't let me do that hahaha! Anyways better responding like this surely!? You all get to know me that way!

So the truth is, yes this is my first blog! Well no it isn't. But it's the first one that hasn't been unhealthy (not going into enormous detail there I'm afraid) and the first one I've kept up to date with! Whoa! Also the only one I've enjoyed doing so much I've considered continuing it as a small escape for the foreseeable future! Woohoo!
So my turn...

What do you guys think of me continuing my blog for as long as I can tell? Think carefully, your answers could mean you're stuck with me for years to come! I'm not gonna lie, I've got a load ahead of me, possible surgery, education and whatnot... (when I say surgery please do not fuss! I had my gall bladder out recently before finding out it wasn't the source of pain so don't panic hahaha!). I'm already unlikely to be able to meet all deadlines for blog posts due to GCSEs starting this year. So if you're gonna find that irritating speak up now! Please! I need the truth guys, but go easy haha, there's truthful and there's mean! :P Not that any Thomcat could EVER be mean!

Megan xx

Merchants and Thieves!

Okie dokie, just a quickie today because I've started back at school! Still need to finish some art coursework so yeah, need to get on with that ASAP! So here we go, all about Sandi's latest album, Merchants and thieves!

Oh before I get started, Sandi has started posting her inspiration for songs on her site (as usual the link will be given at the bottom of this post), I highly recommend you check it out! It's fantastic to hear about how she came up with her ideas! Ok, here we go, onto the main topic of this post...

Sandi's 3rd studio album, 'Merchants and Thieves' was released on May the 17th 2010, with 'This 'Ol World' (featuring Joe Bonamassa) as the lead single. Sandi released the album through her own label, 'Guardian Angels Records,' which she set up after being dropped by RCA.

Musically, the album moves from pop/folk towards blues and roots.

The album remained on the UK Official Chart at #118 during the first week of it's release, before sadly dropping out of the top 200.

The single was made available as a download-only in April 2010 and topped the UK iTunes Blues upon release, but failed to enter the UK Official Chart.

The second single from the album, 'Gold Dust,' was released as a download-only in July 2010, but unfortunately failed to enter the UK Official Chart. A deluxe edition with extra tracks and a video was released as a download-only in February and was followed by a physical release on Sandi's website.

Sandi's cover of the classic 'House of the Rising Sun' was released as a download-only single and an extra track on the deluxe edition of her album. The track was also given away as a free download to readers of the Scottish Mail. The single topped the iTunes Blues chart, but also failed to enter the UK Official Chart.

This album has been nominated for Best Album in the British Blues Awards 2011.

The album was also nominated for Best Jazz/Blues Recording of the Year in the Scottish Music Awards and Sandi was also nominated for Artist of the Year and her label, Guardian Angels Records was nominated for Record Label of the year.

So that's the last post before the weekend officially starts! Planned anything special? I'm up to my armpits in coursework already haha! Going to try and get a post up on Sunday, but I won't make a promise I can't definitely keep! So I'm gonna say goodbye with a video as usual but rather than a music video I'm going to use one with a health warning. There's been a lot on the news regarding cervical cancer lately, but nobody's talking about other forms of cancer which is horrifying. So here's our dear Sandi talking about sunbeds and the health risks they present. Happy Friday everyone!

Megan xx

Sandi's Official Website

P.S- I've made a few changes, (more links and changing their colour) can you let me know what you think, cos I have a feeling I've over done it! But your input is what really matters so let me know! xx