The solo project from Teenage Fanclub bassist/vocalist Gerard Love, Lightships makes melodic folk- and rock-inflected pop. Centering around Love's vocals, songwriting, and guitar playing, Lightships also features contributions from Tom Crossley of International Airport and the Pastels, Dave McGowan, a member of TFC's touring band, and Bob Kildea of Belle & Sebastian, as well as original Teenage Fanclub drummer Brendan O'Hare. Lightships released its debut album, Electric Cables, on Geographic in 2012. ~ Matt Collar