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Aztec Camera

Aztec Camera was a Scottish indie pop/new wave band fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Roddy Frame. The band formed in 1980 in the town of East Kilbride, when Frame was just 16 years old. Aztec Camera's music was characterized by Frame's sharp lyricism, melodic guitar work, and the band's overall jangly sound that resonated with the post-punk and new wave movements of the early 1980s. They reached significant critical acclaim and commercial success with their debut album "High Land, Hard Rain" in 1983, which included singles such as "Oblivious" and "Somewhere in My Heart," the latter becoming a timeless pop classic from the band's later album.

As the leading creative force, Frame continued to evolve the band's sound with each subsequent release. "Knife" in 1984 saw a collaboration with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, indicating a move towards a more polished style. The release of "Love" in 1987 delivered the hit "Somewhere in My Heart," propelling the band into wider international recognition. 1990's "Stray" included the single "Good Morning Britain," a duet with former Clash guitarist Mick Jones. Continuing to explore and refine their sound, Aztec Camera released "Dreamland" in 1993, produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto, before their final studio album "Frestonia" in 1995, which bore a more stripped back, introspective style. After "Frestonia," Roddy Frame decided to dissolve the band name and continued to record and perform under his own name, but the legacy of Aztec Camera lives on through their wide-ranging and influential body of work.

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