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ReviewsBand of Horses @ O2 Academy, 27 Jan
A seemingly relentless touring schedule finds Ben Bridwell and his Band of Horses making an early 2011 return to these shores following their high profile su... Read more »| 04 Feb 2011 -
ReviewsTwin Shadow @ Captain's Rest, 27 Jan
For a ‘bedroom artist’, George Lewis Jr is quite the consummate frontman, more confident than the relatively low-key romanticism of his debut alb... Read more »| 01 Feb 2011 -
ReviewsK-X-P @ Captain's Rest, 24 Jan
Glasgow quintet Pyramidion’s brand of wailing psych-rock is a confusing proposition for a dreary Monday night in Glasgow. There are encouraging moments... Read more »| 26 Jan 2011 -
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Sleigh Bells @ Stereo, 22 Jan
As far as karaoke jams go, Sleigh Bells are up there with the greats tonight. On record these guys are teetering on brilliant, but a comprehensive backing tr... Read more »| 26 Jan 2011 -
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Celtic Connections: Trembling Bells @ Òran Mór, 21 Jan
“We’re going to start with an a cappella number... so if everyone could...” As Trembling Bells’ Alex Nielson silently mouths “s... Read more »| 24 Jan 2011 -
FestivalsCeltic Connections: Ani DiFranco @ O2 ABC, 20 Jan
Folk revivalist Jim Moray proves a wonderfully apt choice for kicking off this evening, his mostly traditional compositions tending towards the darker side o... Read more »| 24 Jan 2011
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Celtic Connections: Alasdair Roberts and Muntu Valdo @ Tron Theatre, 19 Jan
Pairing Cameroonian sawa-blues with traditional Scottish folk, Celtic Connections again takes roots music and unearths its global interlinks. Muntu Valdo&rsq... Read more »| 21 Jan 2011 -
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Celtic Connections: The Walkmen @ Òran Mór, 19 Jan
Even if you are only lucky enough to catch five minutes of Laki Mera’s set, it’s still plenty of time to know that you’re watching somethin... Read more »| 21 Jan 2011 -
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Celtic Connections: Giant Sand @ ABC2, 15 Jan
For a band formed in 1985, Howe Gelb’s Giant Sand manage to sound fresher and more unique tonight than most of the acts who have come and gone like the... Read more »| 21 Jan 2011 -
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Helmet @ Cathouse, 17 Dec
Mad, bad and dangerous to be in the vicinity of, DeSalvo’s vocalist P6 is a fearsome creature and as he sets to work harassing the crowd, they play the... Read more »| 05 Jan 2011 -
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Arcade Fire @ SECC, 12 Dec
In a venue known to take no prisoners, Arcade Fire’s flop-haired frontman Win Butler sensibly asks tonight’s bulging SECC crowd to meet the band ... Read more »| 14 Dec 2010 -
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Frightened Rabbit @ Barrowland, 6 Dec
A two night sell-out at the Barrowlands is the stuff dreams are made of round these parts, and Scott Hutchison isn’t hiding his glee tonight. It’... Read more »| 13 Dec 2010 -
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Hog The Stage - Live Final @ HMV Picture House, 21 Nov
On reflection, it's easy to see why this quintet of acts was chosen to participate in the final of Hog The Stage, beating out hundreds of other entries to vi... Read more »| 10 Dec 2010 -
ReviewsThe National @ O2 Academy, 26 Nov
A steady ascent is a rare thing in the contemporary indie rock landscape, but from the humble success of Alligator onwards The National have become an increm... Read more »| 07 Dec 2010 -
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Jenny & Johnny @ Cabaret Voltaire, 30 Nov
“Here's one about being bound and tied up in a dungeon – not unlike this club.” Jonathan Rice informs the Cabaret Voltaire crowd, finishing... Read more »| 07 Dec 2010