Reviews
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ReviewsWu-Tang Clan @ O2 Academy, 1 Aug
Let’s get the negatives out of the way. First, reuniting the entire Wu-Tang Clan ‘In Full Force’ as billed was never going to be easy; toni... Read more »| 04 Aug 2010 -
ReviewsThemselves @ Electric Circus, 24 Jul
In the face of adversity – a venue bustling with hen parties, an atrocious sound system and delayed, lackadaisical support – it’s beautiful... Read more »| 04 Aug 2010 -
ReviewsShearwater @ Stereo, 28 Jul
Stripped back to just founder member Jonathan Knight, My Cousin I Bid You Farewell's music arguably benefits from the increased intimacy of its current forma... Read more »| 02 Aug 2010 -
ReviewsPublic Image Ltd @ O2 ABC, 26 Jul
35 years into his career as perhaps Britain's most undervalued frontman, John Lydon brings his crack team of musical marauders to the ABC for two and a quart... Read more »| 27 Jul 2010 -
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T in the Park 2010 – Saturday
The man responsible for placing Hacienda on the international scene as a home of forward-thinking music opens the Saturday of the Slam Tent in suitable style... Read more »| 20 Jul 2010 -
ReviewsKlaxons @ King Tut's, 13 Jul
Yes, there are glowsticks (well, two) and crowd-surfing is permitted (for a while at least) but primarily the Klaxons (opening with the hypnotically manic Fl... Read more »| 19 Jul 2010
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Converge @ The Garage, 14 Jul
Luckily for everyone this gig takes place in the backspace of the Garage, a smaller and better sounding venue for such a loud and energetic lineup. Kylesa gi... Read more »| 16 Jul 2010 -
Festivals
Eminem @ T in the Park, 10 Jul
Five years after his last scheduled UK gig – and seven years since he last actually performed in Scotland – it's teasing to have to wait 40 minut... Read more »| 14 Jul 2010 -
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Slash @ HMV Picture House, 1 July
“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate, some men you just can’t reach.” The sampled dialogue from Cool Hand Luke is missing f... Read more »| 14 Jul 2010 -
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Kelburn Garden Party, 3-4 Jul
Despite its relatively young age - only three years and counting - the Kelburn Garden Party is fast becoming a worthy pilgrimage on Scotland's small festival... Read more »| 08 Jul 2010 -
Festivals
Sonar 2010: 19 June
As the lights dim on Sonar festival, Fuck Buttons and Jackmaster continue to shine bright Read more »| 08 Jul 2010 -
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Commercial Alternative @ Mono, 4 Jul
Falafel, knitting, ginko green tea lemonade and a be-stooled artist sketching alongside snappers: seems Mono’s laidback vibe has translated to the mini... Read more »| 07 Jul 2010 -
Festivals
dBass @ Stereo, 27 June
Opening act The Forgotten Works are folk - one glance at guitarist James Chapman's beard assures you of that, and the way he and double bassist Martin Beer h... Read more »| 06 Jul 2010 -
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The Gaslight Anthem @ O2 Academy Glasgow, 23 Jun
It's a balmy night in south Glasgow, the kind that conjures up thoughts of dive bars and rock joints - so, the setting for The Gaslight Anthem is damn near p... Read more »| 06 Jul 2010 -
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Mose Allison @ Fruitmarket, 25 Jun
Ole man Mose has been at the heart of American songcraft for about 55 years now. The Who covered him Live at Leeds and Jools Holland practically owes his car... Read more »| 06 Jul 2010