Scottish Music Highlights: 25-31 Jul

This week's gig round-up features the conclusion of the King Tut's Summer Nights series, record launches from Marble Gods and Breakfast Muff, and much more besides

Preview by Music Team | 25 Jul 2017

Trembling Bells @ The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 26 Jul
"Seek[ing] to reanimate the psychic landscapes of Great Britain and relocate them to some vague, mythic land where basic human crises are encountered and conquered," venerable folk outfit Trembling Bells return to Glasgow, headed by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy collaborator Alex Neilson.  

American Clay @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 26 Jul
Another King Tut's Summer Nights show with an impressive local roster, tonight sees American Clay (the shoegaze project of Pronto Mama drummer Martin Johnston) joined by dreampoppers Life Model, Lost Map's slacker pop outfit Savage Mansion and grunge trio Black Borrachero.

Marble Gods @ Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow, 27 Jul
Indie-pop trio Marble Gods launch their aptly-title new EP Songs at their "spiritual home" of Sleazy's this week. Joining them on the bill are the lo-fi emo of Lovers Turn to Monsters, Song, by Toad-signed noise-poppers Lush Purr, plus the first ever live show from intriguing electro-dreampop project Happy Spendy.

Model Aeroplanes @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 28 Jul
Dundee-based Model Aeroplanes are made up of four lifelong friends, brought together by their love of making fresh, honest pop music. Also on the bill are indie-rock quartet Vistas and genre-hopping Glasgow outfit Fauves, plus an end of night DJ set from disco party-starters We Should Hang Out More.

Charismatic Megafauna @ CCA, Glasgow, 29 Jul
Part of Scottish Sculpture Workshop's Edge Effects programme, Charismatic Megafauna bring their drum-heavy political pop to the CCA. Expect oodles of percussion, costumes and projections from a "feminist, party punk band born from a need to rage and dance."

Edinburgh Blues N Rock Festival @ Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 29 Jul
After the resounding success of their debut last year, the Edinburgh Blues N Rock Festival are back for 2017 with another strong line-up for their sophomore event. This year the festival features performances from the likes of Mike Sanchez’s Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, Boogie Woogie Piano Band as well as Edinburgh bands Black Cat Bone and Miracle Glass Company, the latter of whom were nominated in the Best Live Act category of the 2016 Scottish Alternative Music Awards.


Gig of the Week

Breakfast Muff w/ Neurotic Fiction @ Mono, Glasgow, 27 Jul 
Their new album is a "cacophony of noise which explores real issues like sexuality and feminism with matter-of-fact honesty over the course of ten songs" – Breakfast Muff bring Eurgh! to Mono this evening alongside Neurotic Fiction. We caught up with the band to discuss the album, gender imbalance in the music industry, and much more besides; read the interview here.


Clubbing Highlights

Rarewave Launch Party @ Mash House, Edinburgh, 28 Jul
Rarewave debuts with a night of hard hitting music, taking heavy influence from rave & soundsystem culture. For the launch, they have Alcane (Bangface/Symbiosis), Jamin Nimjah (BBL/ Mutiny), Cleaverhype (Electrikal/ NMRecordings), Somek (Roots/ Rarewave) and Oggy, bringing you a tasty selection of party bangers, all delivered on the Mezcal Soundsystem.

Lionoil: Hi & Saberhägen, Passmore & Percy Main @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 28 Jul
Lionoil are back in Sneaky's for a pre-Fringe homegrown party to end all parties. As they describe it: "100% sustainable, locally sourced selectors, playing local and global heaters aw night. Plenty of opportunity for a heap of forthcoming Zionoiz excloosives."

Sensu Boat Party Part 2 @ Riverside Museum & Sub Club, Glasgow, 28 Jul
This will be Sensu and Sub Club's second boat party of the year, and while Junior and Barry Price are back, this month they also welcome a Berlin double-whammy of &ME and Rampa along for the ride, or perhaps rather more aptly, the sail... The boat will leave at 7pm sharp from the Riverside Museum – passengers are advised to "arrive at 6:30pm latest to get on deck with the crew, or face being left on dry land!" so don't be late as they've no qualms about leaving without you. The boat returns at 11pm and a bus will then handily take you straight to Sub Club to continue the party. All aboard! 

Platform 18 Summer Rave @ The Depot, Glasgow, Sat 29 Jul
The Platform 18 raves have acquired something of a cult status thanks to their mammoth all-day party vibes. This one promises to be no different, with a killer line-up which includes Jeff Mills, Gary Beck, and a live set from Mathew Jonson. 

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