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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Art
Noise, light, and the principality of Sealand: This Week in Scottish Art
A summary of this week's art events and exhibits, including immersive sound art in Glasgow, poetic light sculpture in Dundee and, in Edinburgh, the digital animation of a North Sea principality. Read more »| 18 Nov 2014 -
Film
Glasgow Film Festival unveils new strands for 2015
The 2015 Glasgow Film Festival programme is beginning to take shape, with next year’s festival set to feature new segments focussing on nerd culture, A... Read more »| 18 Nov 2014 -
Film
Starred Up, Filth lead 2014 BAFTA Scotland winners
Prison drama Starred Up led the way at last night’s BAFTA Scotland awards, picking up three prizes at the ceremony in Glasgow. David Mackenzie’s... Read more »| 17 Nov 2014 -
Art
Creative Edinburgh Award winners announced
This year’s Creative Edinburgh Awards have been handed out, with an eclectic mix of winners across the eight categories. Tommy Perman and Rob St. John... Read more »| 14 Nov 2014 -
Music
Foo Fighters announce summer 2015 stadium gigs in Manchester and Edinburgh
Dave Grohl and co are all set for a series of huge gigs in the UK next summer, following the release of new LP Sonic Highways. The Foos play the Emirates Ol... Read more »| 13 Nov 2014 -
Books
2014 Saltire Literary Awards handed out in Edinburgh
The Saltire Literary Awards for 2014 have been awarded at a ceremony in Edinburgh, with an academic work on 18th century urbanisation scooping the £10,... Read more »| 12 Nov 2014
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Music
Deerhoof release video for 'Exit Only' starring Michael Shannon(s)
San Franciscan punk rock chameleons Deerhoof have shared the official video for 'Exit Only', starring Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Shannon. The video is... Read more »| 12 Nov 2014 -
Art
Palazzo Flitting, The Pipe Factory and Protest Posters: This Week In Scottish Art
This week's summary of news, events and openings across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow, with new shows at Glasgow's Tramway and Dundee's McManus among others. Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
Music
Manic Street Preachers announce full details of The Holy Bible reissue
Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers are set to re-release classic LP The Holy Bible in time for its 20th anniversary, making the album available on vinyl fo... Read more »| 07 Nov 2014 -
Music
Track premiere: Mogwai remix Metronomy – ‘The Upsetter’
Listen to an exclusive premiere of Mogwai guitarist John Cummings’ remix of ‘The Upsetter’, the new single from Metronomy. ‘The Upse... Read more »| 07 Nov 2014 -
Music
Death From Above 1979 announce February 2015 gigs
Toronto disco-metal duo Death From Above 1979 are set for a speedy return to the UK after their much-anticipated reunion, with a series of gigs announced for... Read more »| 07 Nov 2014 -
Art
Creative Edinburgh Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year’s Creative Edinburgh Awards, which recognise the best contributions to the capital’s cultural scene, has been reveale... Read more »| 06 Nov 2014 -
Art
From Stan Douglas to Asparagus Piss Raindrop: This Week in Scottish Art
Here's the weekly rundown of what's on right now in contemporary art in Scotland. With film, photography, painting and “a crypto-conceptual science-fiction anti-band", there is more than enough to occupy enquiring minds. Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
Music
Wu-Tang Clan unleash 'Ruckus In B Minor' from new album A Better Tomorrow
After a troubled genesis, the Wu-Tang Clan have released the soul-inflected single 'Ruckus in B Minor' from A Better Tomorrow, their first new studio LP... Read more »| 04 Nov 2014 -
Music
Idlewild announce new album, Everything Ever Written
Idlewild have today announced their eighth studio release – titled Everything Ever Written – which is due for release on 9 Feb. Th... Read more »| 03 Nov 2014