Scottish Gigs of the Week: 6-12 Jun
Gigs in Edinburgh
Arcade Fire, Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 8 Jun
Arcade Fire probably don't need much introduction... we're still in disbelief they're playing in Edinburgh's Corn Exchange this month! If you were one of the lucky ones who bagged a ticket, then we hope you have a bloody brilliant time. And in case you missed their track I Give You Power which they released at the start of the year, then you can check it out here. It's a banger.
Kraftwerk 3-D, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 10 Jun
Another band which need little introduction is Kraftwerk who play two shows across the central belt this week. In the words of Alan Partridge, "Kommen sie bitte, und listen to Kraftwerk". Sadly this show and the Glasgow one the night before at the Royal Concert Hall are both sold out, so have the time of your life if you're going! We're not jealous at all...
Mannequin Pussy @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 10 Jun
Mannequin Pussy’s music is as good as their name and we’re excited they’re paying us a visit this month. Originally beginning life as a duo of childhood friends, with two albums now firmly under their belt (2014’s Gypsy Pervert and last year’s Romantic), they’re now a four-piece. While a couple of their songs last more than three minutes, the rest barely get close to one or two, so expect a fun-filled night of short, sharp, power pop and punk that’ll rock your socks off. They also play Broadcast, Glasgow, 11 Jun.
Melt Banana @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 11 Jun
Japanese noise rock band known for playing extremely fast grindcore and experimental noise music grace us with their presence at two central belt shows this month. This one at the atmospheric surrounds of The Caves, and Glasgow's Stereo the night before. Don't forget your trusty earplugs.
Gig of the Week
Kite Base @ Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 7 Jun
Kite Base is the project of Savages bassist Ayşe Hassan, and fellow bassist Kendra Frost – their set-up includes vocals, electronics and, you guessed it, two basses. Their debut album Latent Whispers was released on 26 May, and they just played London's Field Day festival, so they’re definite ones to watch – we reckon you won’t want to miss them in Glasgow this month.
Gigs in Glasgow
WHY? @ CCA, Glasgow, 8 Jun
Treat yourself to a unique blend of indie and hip-hop with the Yoni Wolf-fronted WHY? tonight at Glasgow’s CCA. Having just released their fifth album Moh Lhean back in March, we have it on good authority that the live band will consist of the Elephant Eyelash-era (2005) line-up: Yoni and Josiah Wolf, Doug McDiarmid and Matt Meldon. Hopefully that means there’ll be some classics thrown in alongside their excellent new record.
Weirds @ Broadcast, 8 Jun
Leeds four-piece Weirds have just released their mind-bendingly raucous debut album Swarmculture and they play Glasgow's Broadcast tonight. We spoke to them recently ahead of the release of their debut – read the interview here.
Thurston Moore @ St Luke's, 12 Jun
Good old Sonic Youth-er Thurston Moore rolls into Glasgow tonight to play us some songs from his latest album Rock n Roll Consciousness. It's bound to be lovely, so you should go.