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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Music
Thurston Moore and John Cale to speak at Liverpool Sound City
The Velvet Underground's John Cale and Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore have been confirmed as the keynote speakers for the eventh annual Liverpool Sound City (1-3 May), it was announced this week Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Music
Celtic Connections launches, featuring Mogwai, Aidan Moffat, Olive Grove, Bobby Womack and more
This year's Celtic Connections festival kicks off on 16 January, beginning an 18-day programme of gigs and concerts throughout Glasgow, with a focus on traditional, contemporary and innovative folk music from Scotland and around the world Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: 12 Years a Slave and Breaking Bad lead Golden Globe winners; Quentin Tarantino's new western
A roundup of film news: 12 Years a Slave leads Golden Globe winners; Quentin Tarantino's new Western gets a title; the latest Star Wars cast and plot rumours; Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks The Sandman; plus trailers for Outlander and Game of Thrones Read more »| 13 Jan 2014 -
Art
Liverpool Art Prize: 2014 shortlist announced
The shortlist of artists nominated for the 2014 Liverpool Art Prize has been announced - the nominees are Brigitte Jurack, Tabitha Jussa, and Jason Thompson Read more »| 10 Jan 2014 -
Music
Music Language bows out of 2014's festival calendar
The Music Language Festival, Glasgow's experimental, multi-venue festival dedicated to emerging and experimental artists, will not run in 2014, say organisers Cry Parrot Read more »| 10 Jan 2014 -
Books
RIP Amiri Baraka, founder of the Black Arts Movement
A poet, novelist, activist and founding father of the Black Arts Movement, Amiri Baraka passed away yesterday at the age of 79 Read more »| 10 Jan 2014
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Music
Honeyblood, Casual Sex, Young Fathers, Rustie and more confirmed for SXSW
The first wave of Scottish bands have been announced for annual industry showcase SXSW (7-16 Mar), which takes place in Austin, Texas. Scottish bloggers The ... Read more »| 09 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: Mark Frost dismisses Twin Peaks rumours, plus the latest trailers
Today's film news: Mark Frost denies Twin Peaks rumours, plus trailers for Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer, and Sharlto Copley in Open Grave Read more »| 09 Jan 2014 -
Music
What Difference Does It Make? A documentary featuring James Murphy and Brian Eno
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music is the new feature-length documentary from Red Bull Music Academy, featuring Brian Eno, James Murphy and many more Read more »| 09 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: David Lynch Twin Peaks rumours; Sundance and Cannes news; Bryan Singer talks X-Men: Apocalypse
A round-up of film news: Those David Lynch Twin Peaks rumours examined; Beastie Boys and Death Cab for Cutie score films for Sundance; Jane Campion to head up Cannes jury; Bryan Singer on X-Men: Apocalypse, plus the latest trailers Read more »| 08 Jan 2014 -
Music
Download a free compilation from Armellodie Records
Superlative Glasgow-based indie label Armellodie have released a free compilation as a taste of what we can expect from them in 2014, and to showcase some of... Read more »| 08 Jan 2014 -
Music
St. Vincent streams 'Digital Witness' from forthcoming LP
Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, has unveiled a track, Digital Witness, from her forthcoming, self-titled album. Her fourth full-length outing, it follows on fr... Read more »| 07 Jan 2014 -
Books
Costa Book of the Year Award: Category winners announced
The winners of this year's categories in the Costa Book of the Year Awards have been announced, with Kate Atkinson taking home the Novel Award prize for her eighth book, Life After Life Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: Derek Jarman at BFI; Boba Fett movie rumours; the death of Optimus Prime
A round-up of film news: Derek Jarman gets aretrospective at the BFI; those Boba Fett movie rumours; screenwriter Ron Friedman on the death of Optimus Prime; plus the latest trailers Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
Music
Download a free 50-track compilation by Hyperdub's Scratcha DVA
Leon Smart, aka Hyperdub's Scratcha DVA is one of the most respected names in UK bass music. This week, the producer dropped a massive 50-track compilation of demos, remixes and alternate versions Read more »| 06 Jan 2014