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From tour dates to new venues, new albums to big announcements, we bring you everything you need to know to stay fresh with the latest news in the world of music.
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Northwest Music News – April 23: Sounds From The Other City, Fly High Society and more
Sounds From The Other City - Who To See? Time-honoured narrative goes that Sounds From The Other City is a place for musical discovery. But it's time-honour... Read more »| 23 Apr 2015 -
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2015 Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award longlist announced
The longlist for the 2015 Scottish Album of the Year Award has been unveiled, with an eclectic mix of artists and bands from across Scottish music in the hun... Read more »| 23 Apr 2015 -
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Lonelady, Errors lead Hidden Door music line-up
The Hidden Door arts festival has revealed its music line-up for 2015, with London post-punk Lonelady and Glasgow electronic mainstays Errors ... Read more »| 17 Apr 2015 -
Videos
Video Diary: United Fruit's South by Southwest journey
We follow Glasgow post-hardcore quartet United Fruit as they journey to this year’s South by Southwest festival, taking in their gigs at Austin's Latit... Read more »| 17 Apr 2015 -
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The Bug vs Dylan Carlson's Earth to make live debut at Supersonic Festival
Birmingham's Supersonic Festival has today announced plans to host the debut live performance between two uncompromising and quite naturally aligned masters ... Read more »| 15 Apr 2015 -
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The Kazimier is set to close: Liverpool reacts
As one of Liverpool's most iconic venues of recent times announces its closure later this year, we ask participants in the local scene what this will mean for the city Read more »| 13 Apr 2015
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Track premiere: James Canty - ‘Love’
Listen to a premiere of Love, the title track from the forthcoming EP by Liverpool-based songwriter James Canty. The track, packed with harpsichords, synthe... Read more »| 13 Apr 2015 -
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Track Premiere: Ubre Blanca vs Errors – 'Genuflection'
Ubre Blanca – the Glasgow duo comprised of Remember Remember drummer Andy Brown and Joel Stone (formerly of cult dance-punks Shitdisco) &ndas... Read more »| 10 Apr 2015 -
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Idlewild release 'Every Little Means Trust' video starring Jay Baruchel
Idlewild have released the video for their new single Every Little Means Trust, featuring How To Train Your Dragon and This is the End star Jay Baruchel. Th... Read more »| 10 Apr 2015 -
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Northwest Music News – 9 Apr: Other Worlds Festival, The Kazimier Closing and more
Other Worlds Festival – Five To Watch Blackpool isn't hugely renowned for its experimental music scene, but in curating the first ever Other Worl... Read more »| 09 Apr 2015 -
Festivals
Share your photos at Sounds from the Other City to win a festival goody bag!
Capture the spirit of Sounds from the Other City and you could win yourself a bundle of prizes, kindly donated by the festival's promoters, plus a pair of tickets to next year's event... Read more »| 08 Apr 2015 -
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FFS announce album details, share new track Piss Off
FFS, the collaboration between Glasgow art rockers Franz Ferdinand and LA new wavers Sparks, have revealed the details of their forthcoming album, as well as... Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
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Pleasance Sessions 'to take year off’ for 2015
UPDATE: The Pleasance Sessions will in fact return for an October weekender in 2015! The annual Pleasance Sessions series of music, spoken word and comedy s... Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
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GIT Award announces One To Watch winner for 2015
Huyton-born Louis Berry claims the One To Watch Prize ahead of the main award ceremony Read more »| 01 Apr 2015 -
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Record Store Day in Scotland
With this year’s Record Store Day specials already making prophetic dents in your post-Easter funds (not to mention those of your friendly neighbourhoo... Read more »| 01 Apr 2015