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From tour dates to new venues, new albums to big announcements, we bring you everything you need to know to stay fresh with the latest news in the world of music.
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NewsScottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award longlist announced
The longlist for the third annual Scottish Album of the Year Award has been unveiled today, with recognition for Mogwai, Frightened Rabbit, Edwyn Collins, Adam Stafford, Hector Bizerk and Kid Canaveral, among others Read more »| 24 Apr 2014 -
NewsDetour's Wee Jaunt returns to Edinburgh
Detour Scotland's pop-up gig showcase, the Wee Jaunt, have announced another series of seven secret gigs, this time happening at seven yet-to-be-confirmed lo... Read more »| 14 Apr 2014 -
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Forest Swords wins the GIT Award 2014
We report back from the ceremony and concert announcing Forest Swords as the winner of the GIT Award 2014, plus the live concert featuring performances from Ninetails, Ex-Easter Island Head and others, celebrating the musical culture of Merseyside Read more »| 14 Apr 2014 -
NewsThe Pictish Trail, Golden Teacher and Ben UFO join lineup for the East End Social
New additions for Chemikal Underground's ambitious East End Social project, including Lost Map stars The Pictish Trail, Monoganon and Tuff Love, indie supergroup The New Mendicants, Golden Teacher, Optimo, Ben UFO and Todd Terje Read more »| 03 Apr 2014 -
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Aidan Moffat shares first track from Where You're Meant To Be
As he prepares to embark on a folk music road trip with filmmaker Paul Fegan for his new project Where You're Meant To Be, Aidan Moffat shares a new track, Jock McGraw Read more »| 01 Apr 2014 -
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Download Smell the Da.I.S.Y., a new J-Dilla produced mixtape from De La Soul
De La Soul have released their new Dilla-produced mixtape, Smell the Da.I.S.Y., for free online Read more »| 28 Mar 2014
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NewsOn Tour: Future Islands, The Amazing Snakeheads
Following the viral explosion that followed their appearance on the Letterman show – with singer Samuel Herring emoting like a pro and dancing lik... Read more »| 26 Mar 2014 -
NewsChemikal Underground announce East End Social finale weekend
News of two gala concerts to close out Chemikal Undergound's ambitious, sprawling East End Social programme, part of Culture 2014, featuring Mogwai, Optimo, Hudson Mohawke and Numbers Read more »| 26 Mar 2014 -
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On Tour: Kate Bush to play rare live shows
Cult singer and icon Kate Bush will give a series of rare live performances in August and September at London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, it was annou... Read more »| 21 Mar 2014 -
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On Tour: De La Soul, Nine Inch Nails, Soundgarden & Death Grips
De La Soul announce UK shows in advance of Bestival, and as Soundgarden and Death Grips prepare to join Nine Inch Nails on tour in the US, we look forward to their Manchester and Glasgow dates Read more »| 17 Mar 2014 -
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Record Store Day: David Bowie, CHVRCHES, Public Enemy and more
A round-up of the latest releases confirmed for Record Store Day (19 April) including reissues from David Bowie and Public Enemy, limited edition vinyl from CHVRCHES and Tame Impala, and a special release from Invada Records Read more »| 14 Mar 2014 -
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Chemikal Underground's East End Social will feature RM Hubbert, Neu! Reekie! and more
A look at the upcoming East End Social events promoted by Chemikal Underground, featuring gigs by RM Hubbert, Neu! Reekie! and Mungo's Hi-Fi, and a diverse programme of events, workshops and parties in Glasgow's East End Read more »| 10 Mar 2014 -
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T Break: United Fruit and Hector Bizerk look back
As T Break opens for submissions from Scotland's up-and-coming bands, United Fruit's Marco Panagopoulos and Hector Bizerk's Louie tell us what playing the showcase stage at T in the Park did for their careers Read more »| 07 Mar 2014 -
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Liverpool's Get Into This Award: Shortlist announced, featuring Evian Christ, Ninetails and more
The shortlist for this year's GIT (GetIntoThis) Award has been announced, and it included a few Skinny favourites from Liverpool and beyond, like Evian Crist, Forest Swords, Ninetails, Dan Croll and Tea Street Band Read more »| 03 Mar 2014 -
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Killing Joke announce 'In Dub' plus new live album, and book of essays from Jaz Coleman
Seminal post-punk band Killing Joke have today announced a release that looks back at the dub versions of their singles, including a wealth of new mixes and ... Read more »| 25 Feb 2014