Opinion
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OpinionThe Challenging World of Dissocia
Yesterday I spoke with the flamboyant and talented Patrick Wolf (for next month’s Music section). Commenting on his intense dedication to his craft (he... Read more »| 21 Apr 2009 -
Albums Of The YearIn the Court of the Creosote King
With the forthcoming sixth annual alt.folk hootenanny on his mind - the first of the great annual festivals in our book - Fence Records founder King Creosote recollects his 'Top 5' Classic Homegame Moments. Read more »| 01 Apr 2009 -
OpinionI Hear a New World - February, 2009
Unusual and innovative music from Scotland and beyond. Read more »| 03 Feb 2009 -
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It's All About Dre, Rae and Yea (sayer): 2009's Most Anticipated Albums
While titans prepare their long-delayed returns and the hip-hop world readies itself to fall back on that Hollywood phenomenon they call the sequel, the indie rock pantheon will have its work cut out if it's going to shine in 2009. Will it take a leap of faith to invest in new records by Dr Dre and My Bloody Valentine? Can Yeasayer and The Twilight Sad surpass their respective debuts? The Music team previews some of the most anticipated releases of the year. Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
OpinionIn the Studio: The Twilight Sad
Having played every shed in Scotland before moving on to conquer Europe with Mogwai late last year, The Twilight Sad's James Graham exclusively reveals the Kilsyth quartet's plans for album number two. Read more »| 31 Dec 2008 -
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Malcolm Middleton's Christmas Thought
My earliest Christmas memory is of running into our living room and punching an inflatable Spiderman punch-bag, whacking it off the corner of something and b... Read more »| 22 Dec 2008
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Albums Of The Year
A Year in Records #1: Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight
With a fantastic second album and a relentless touring schedule that they're still in the middle of, Frightened Rabbit have taken a huge leap forward in 2008. Ally Brown sits down with Scott and Grant Hutchison to celebrate their year. Read more »| 10 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #2: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
Music doesn’t exist in isolation from real human life. You might be able to separate the art from the artist to enjoy music made by bad people, but a m... Read more »| 09 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #3: TV On The Radio – Dear Science,
TV On The Radio loosen the coils of angst and sonic density they once wound so tight Read more »| 09 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #4: WHY? - Alopecia
“Sometimes I claim to know a guy, but I can’t tell you what his hands look like,” mutters Jonathan ‘Yoni’ Wolf part-way through... Read more »| 08 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #5: Portishead - Third
Let's admit it: Third is a flawed album. A handful of songs, including the mesmerising opener Silence, end too quickly, and Hunter is ambitious but lifeless.... Read more »| 05 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #6: Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes
Since its June release, Fleet Foxes, by the Seattle band of the same name, has become a coveted artefact in its own right; a tasteful ornament for the discer... Read more »| 05 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #7: A Silver Mt. Zion -13 Blues For Thirteen Moons
A stirring, tectonic collision of folk and classical music Read more »| 04 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #8: Deerhunter - Microcastle
Deerhunter ain't playing hard to get no more. Before, it was a bit difficult to find the patience to absorb a body of work like Cryptograms, an album that cr... Read more »| 03 Dec 2008 -
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A Year in Records #9: Foals - Antidotes
Coming into 2008, several genres commonly associated with Foals were either in crisis or hampered by growing pains: dance-punk was becoming as stale as week-... Read more »| 02 Dec 2008