Reviews
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Ought @ Manchester Deaf Institute, 2 September
Even a cursory listen to last year’s breakthrough record, More Than Any Other Day, should be enough to bring home the peculiar, contradictory niche tha... Read more »| 16 Sep 2015 -
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Future Islands / Dope Body / Du Blonde @ Glasgow Barrowlands, 9 September
It would take a formidable soul indeed to upstage a leading man as uniquely theatrical as Samuel T Herring, but tonight Future Islands' comrades are rising t... Read more »| 15 Sep 2015 -
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Foo Fighters @ Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 8 September
“We might do some stupid shit now and again," Dave Grohl confesses of that onstage tumble in Gothenburg, the broken leg and subsequent three month dela... Read more »| 11 Sep 2015 -
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Tame Impala @ Barrowland, Glasgow, 8 September
A sold-out Barrowland crowd will rarely disappoint, but the barrier-pushing, clamouring audience on Tuesday night is declared “best of the tour” ... Read more »| 11 Sep 2015 -
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Mac DeMarco @ O2 ABC Glasgow, 7 September
Glasgow may have just killed Mac DeMarco. The rambunctious singer has launched himself above the eager masses pressed against the barrier of the O2 ABC stage... Read more »| 09 Sep 2015 -
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The Garden Party 2015: The Review
With Dutch Uncles, LoneLady and many more in tow, Leeds Garden Party is an end-of-summer excursion, one wistful look back before the autumn arrives. Read more »| 08 Sep 2015
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Natalie Prass @ Electric Circus, Edinburgh, 2 September
There’s a Venn diagram somewhere that overlaps folk-rock with that tedious signifier of overly-tasteful coffee-tableism known as ‘AOR’. On ... Read more »| 08 Sep 2015 -
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Sufjan Stevens @ Edinburgh Playhouse, 30 August
From Illinois and Michigan to the Edinburgh Festival, Sufjan Stevens delivers a truly unforgettable performance. Read more »| 03 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Electric Fields 2015: The Review
Electric Fields returns for its sophomore year, boasting a glorious lineup in equally glorious scenery Read more »| 03 Sep 2015 -
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The Waterboys @ Ross Bandstand, Edinburgh 28 August
By the time the Waterboys take the stage a thick crowd huddles for warmth, stretching almost back to the railings of Princes Street Read more »| 03 Sep 2015 -
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Ratking @ Manchester Deaf Institute, 26 August
As the jazzy and soporific opening strains of Snow Beach announce Ratking’s arrival, it’s clear that in a live context, the NYC trio's unique son... Read more »| 03 Sep 2015 -
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Antonio Forcione and Adriano Adewale at Assembly George Square, 23 August
Plenty in the George Square Assembly One crowd tonight have seen guitarist (and 2001 ‘Best Spirit of the Fringe Award’ winner) Antonio Forcione a... Read more »| 03 Sep 2015 -
Festivals
Lowlands 2015: The Review
If you're hankering for a smaller scale festival that still draws big talent, look no further Lowlands, a three day offering of rock, electronic and hip-hop held just outside Amsterdam. Here's our lowdown on this year's exemplary edition. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
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Pega Monstro @ Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 20 August
Portuguese sisters Pega Monstro bring their psych-tinged garage rock to Glasgow, ably supported by Sacred Paws, Seconds and Breakfast Muff. Read more »| 28 Aug 2015 -
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Sun Ra Arkestra / Richard Youngs @ Summerhall, 20 August
The lights in Summerhall’s Dissection Room dim at 21:44 Thursday night: they’d made us wait. First through a half-hour delay; then through a horr... Read more »| 28 Aug 2015