The melody for this one came to me in the Clyde Shopping Centre in Clydebank whilst waiting for a friend to come out of Poundland; one of life’s many blank moments which needed a bit of colouring in.  I could hear trumpets and thought it might make for a good mariachi number but Monterrey didn’t scan half as well as… Read more →

There’s a scene in the film “To Catch a Thief” in which Grace Kelly puts her foot down on the accelerator of a stylish convertible, speeding around the bend of a picture postcard, coastal road in the French Riviera.  The top is down and she smiles to herself as the wind blows in her hair.  I often thought of this… Read more →

Cordoba, Argentina/Cumbernauld, Scotland – Saturday June 3rd 1978 I fell in love with the glamour of other places at a formative age.  Specifically, as a five-year-old in Cumbernauld during the Argentina ‘78 World Cup.  The joyous theme tune played as the confetti poured down from the stadium rafters and it was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen.  I’d no… Read more →

Operation Internation began life as Album#2 and natural heir to Album#1 (“Come to the Fabulon”).  We were soon, however, drawn into uncharted waters by the siren call of the theatre (see Album#2 “The Dark Carnival”); and then that pandemic you may have heard about (see Album#3 “Lost and Later Songs”).   Events, etc.   Fortunately, we had the foresight to… Read more →

Our cover is blown. From Glasgow to the world, we are proud to present our fourth album Operation Internation; a 20-song double album featuring a unique collaboration with the Glasgow School of Art Choir and the sweeping strings of the Up North Session Orchestra. Come in from the cold and celebrate with us with a rare, one-night-only, full band, live… Read more →

Codename: album#4 Cover blown. Come in from the cold. Roll up all networks. All live assets return to Station. Rendezvous – Glasgow 8/11/25 More information to follow. Limited edition vinyl pre-orders available here –https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/…/a-new… Burn after reading. Read more →

Late summer sounds!  As ever, we took the scenic route but we finally made it to the beach.  New single, “Here Comes the High Life” is out now with a jolly accompanying video by the very talented Daryl Cockburn. Includes bonus crocodile.  Links to stream/download the song here https://linktr.ee/anewinternational Read more →

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Album 4 is now off to be mastered and will be coming to a record shop near you (eta October 2025). There is a first pressing of 200 only limited edition vinyl. When they’re gone they’re gone folks. Pre-orders yours here (Image shown not actual cover. Does not feature actual title) Read more →

News at last! Album 4 is completed and is due to be released in October 2025. You can now pre-order the album on Vinyl (our very first vinyl album!). The album will be pressed on Double Black Vinyl, Double Red Vinyl and a very limited edition Red / Black Split Double Album will be available – the latter will be… Read more →