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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Music
Killing Joke announce 'In Dub' plus new live album, and book of essays from Jaz Coleman
Seminal post-punk band Killing Joke have today announced a release that looks back at the dub versions of their singles, including a wealth of new mixes and ... Read more »| 25 Feb 2014 -
Film
RIP Harold Ramis, star of Ghostbusters, writer of Caddyshack, director of Groundhog Day
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis, perhaps most famous for his role as Egon in the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, has died this week aged 69. Ramis was als... Read more »| 25 Feb 2014 -
Music
On Tour: The Afghan Whigs, Nine Inch Nails, Albert Hammond Jr., The Warlocks and more
Just announced, resurgent soul rock mavericks The Afghan Whigs are set to play their first Scottish gig in 16 years in support of forthcoming studio return D... Read more »| 25 Feb 2014 -
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Film News: Why Robert Downey Jr. quit Gravity, Peter Dinklage talks X-Men
In today's Film News, Alfonso Cuaron explains why Robert Downey Jr. quit Gravity, Peter Dinklage talks X-Men: Days of Future Past and Game of Thrones, plus we take a look at the return of Heroes, Farscape and Constantine Read more »| 24 Feb 2014 -
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Film News: Spongebob Squarepants vs. Watchmen, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, X-Men and more
A round-up of Film News, including a hilarious Spongebob Squarepants / Watchmen mashup, commentary on Interstellar from Matthe McConnaughey and the new X-Men film from Bryan Singer, plus the latest casting rumours and trailers Read more »| 21 Feb 2014 -
Music
Scottish artists react to David Bowie's "stay with us" message at BRIT Awards
Scottish artists and entertainers react to David Bowie's anti-independence remarks from last night's BRIT Awards – we get some exclusive commentary from playwright and novelist Alan Bissett Read more »| 20 Feb 2014
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Music
Record Store Day: Releases confirmed from Dinosaur Jr., Camera Obscura, Fucked Up and more
This year's Record Store Day (19 April) is shaping up to be a bit of a blinder, with a whole raft of exclusive and limited-edition releases, reissues and rarities confirmed, including a new box-set from Dinosaur Jr. Read more »| 20 Feb 2014 -
Music
The music world mourns Devo's Bob Casale
Bob Casale, founder member of new wave pioneers Devo, has died aged 61. His brother and band-mates Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale remember a "level-headed... solid performer and talented audio engineer" Read more »| 19 Feb 2014 -
Music
On Tour: Swans, Girl Band, Big Daddy Kane, The Pharcyde, Television
Tour news, featuring the return of Michael Gira's Swans, the biggest outing yet for Dublin's Girl Band, hip-hop revivalism with Big Daddy Kane and The Pharcyde, and classic 70s rock with Televison playing Marquee Moon in full Read more »| 18 Feb 2014 -
Film
Film News: Partridge will return says Coogan, Clancy Brown talks Warcraft
In today's film news, Steve Coogan confirms that he's not done with Alan Partridge, cult actor Clancy Brown talks Warcraft, and Karen Gillan stars in the trailer for new horror movie Oculus Read more »| 18 Feb 2014 -
Art
Behaviour Festival 2014 – Martin O'Connor is looking for performers
Theatre maker Martin O’Connor and The Arches are on the lookout for Glaswegian men of all ages who are interested in being part of the choir for O'Connor's new performance piece Theology Read more »| 18 Feb 2014 -
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Film News: Beetlejuice 2 and Firefly rumours, first trailer for Jodorowsky's Dune, and more
Film News unveils rumours about Beetlejuice 2, Firefly and Utopia, and take a look at the trailer for Jodorowsky's Dune Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Film
Bafta Awards 2014: The Results
A roundup of last night’s Bafta results Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Art
Glasgow International 2014 will feature Jim Lambie, Aleksandra Domanović and more
A first look at Glasgow International's 2014 programme, under new Director Sarah McCrory, and featuring work by Jim Lambie, Anne Collier, Sue Tompkins, Aleksandra Domanović and more Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Music
20 Years of Subculture: Optimo, Harri & Domenic in the Boiler Room
Celebrating two decades of Glasgow clubbing institution Subculture, the Boiler Room team descended on legendary Scottish venue the Sub Club in January to capture a 4-hour session from long-serving residents and founders Harri & Domenic, and Optimo Read more »| 17 Feb 2014