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ReviewsIron & Wine @ HMV Picture House, 11 Mar
In an effort, no doubt, to recreate the continued expansion of his recorded sound, Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam is joined on stage tonight by an ensemble... Read more »| 15 Mar 2011 -
ReviewsThis Is Music presents: Y'all Is Fantasy Island @ Sneaky Pete's, 11 March
“I guess it’s true what they say, if folks don’t come then the band won’t play.” So railed Y’all Is Fantasy Island’... Read more »| 14 Mar 2011 -
ReviewsThe Decemberists @ Barrowlands, 5 Mar
Portland's Decemberists have been suitably bemused by their arrival at The Barrowlands on a Saturday afternoon. Colin Meloy's misapprehension of Glasgow as a... Read more »| 10 Mar 2011 -
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FOUND @ Voodoo Rooms, 3 Mar
‘FOUND change gear’ we proudly claimed in response to hearing the Edinburgh trio’s upcoming third album. Tonight that proves more than just... Read more »| 09 Mar 2011 -
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Bearsuit @ King Tut's, 6 Mar
Support tonight comes from Paisley’s Siamese Ghosts, who sound something like a male-fronted Gossip: big, soulful riffs, plenty of dramatic pauses, and... Read more »| 08 Mar 2011 -
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Fu Manchu @ The Cathouse, 3 Mar
Embarking upon a 15th anniversary tour to celebrate their seminal In Search Of album, the veteran Californian quartet loosen up with a few crowd-pleasers &nd... Read more »| 08 Mar 2011
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Admiral Fallow @ The Arches, 2 Mar
After years of playing the field and currently readying themselves for the re-release of their accomplished debut, Boots Met My Face, Glasgow collective, Adm... Read more »| 08 Mar 2011 -
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James Blake @ Nice n' Sleazy, 27 Feb
It’s difficult to believe that James Blake has only been touring his eponymous full-length debut for just a matter of weeks, so startlingly assured is ... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
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Goblin @ The Arches, 25 Feb
Tonight sees the first-ever Glasgow performance from legendary Italian prog outfit Goblin, chiefly known for their luridly engrossing soundtracks to Dario Ar... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
ReviewsJanelle Monae @ O2 ABC, 26 Feb
A top-hatted usher stalks on stage, pledging spectacle. “This is far more than a musical presentation” the cackling host promises, as Janelle Mon... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
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Efterklang @ Òran Mór, 24 Feb
There is a theory developed recently, on this very night to be precise, that Efterklang are a new breed of cult, growing larger by the day. Like many cults, ... Read more »| 01 Mar 2011 -
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Vessels @ Captain's Rest, 21 Feb
It’s rare to see the Captain’s Rest dancefloor filled out like it is tonight and, given the warm reception, it’s apparent that at least a f... Read more »| 24 Feb 2011 -
ReviewsRob Zombie @ O2 Academy, 20 Feb
Skindred are an exceptionally apt choice for supporting Mr Zombie tonight; both acts have inimitable frontmen, both have an impressive live track record, and... Read more »| 22 Feb 2011 -
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Aidan Moffat's Valentine Revue @ Òran Mór, 16 Feb
Though ostensibly a Valentine revue, Aidan Moffat ain't buying the billing. “Did ye have a good one?” he asks. “If ye did yer a fucking suc... Read more »| 18 Feb 2011 -
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Allo Darlin' @ Captain's Rest, 28 Jan
On their self-titled debut, musical-magpies Allo Darlin’ emerged thoroughly wrapped up in the cuddly cardigan that is indie-pop, quoting openly (a rhym... Read more »| 17 Feb 2011