Music
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Live MusicPorches / Japanese Breakfast @ The Hug & Pint, 21 Oct
The Hug and Pint's basement is packed out; we're standing on benches, perched on chairs and tucked in, shoulder to shoulder, in a bid to see the stage. It's ... Read more »| 26 Oct 2016 -
FestivalsOmar Souleyman set for debut Safe as Milk festival
Shirley Collins and The Residents also set to feature on the bill in North Wales Read more »| 26 Oct 2016 -
News
Indigo Velvet – Sunrise: Track Premiere
Listen to Sunrise by Edinburgh tropical pop quartet Indigo Velvet, ahead of a UK tour next month Read more »| 25 Oct 2016 -
News
John Cale announces Velvet Underground & Nico gig in Liverpool
John Cale has announced details of a major open-air gig in Liverpool next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Velvet Underground & Nico. ... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
News
Run The Jewels return with Talk To Me
Killer Mike and El-P have released the first track from their third album as Run The Jewels Talk To Me features typically high-octane verses from El-P and K... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Opinion
Dundee DIY Newsletter: Venues, Scenes & Spaces
In our latest missive from Dundee's DIY music scene, Derrick Johnston of Make-That-A-Take looks at the changing state of gig venues in the City of Disco... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016
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News
Jo Mango – Wisps of Something (Track Premiere)
Listen to Wisps of Something by Jo Mango, taken from a new split EP by a quartet of Olive Grove Records acts. It Is Something To Have Been features tra... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Reviews
Soft Hair – Soft Hair
Good luck trying to pin down Soft Hair, the collaborative album between Connan Mockasin and Sam Eastgate, which exists on the same plane of reality as its cr... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Festivals
Outlines Festival announces first bands for 2017
The first bands have been announced for next year's Outlines festival in Sheffield have been announced, with Jagwar Ma set to headline. The Australian trio ... Read more »| 24 Oct 2016 -
Live Music
Richmond Fontaine @ Deaf Institute, 17 Oct
"I've always thought of Richmond Fontaine as an old van," Willy Vlautin told The Oregonian earlier this year, explaining why the band were calling it a day.&... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
News
Fair Mothers – What Have I Done (feat. Kathryn Joseph): Track Premiere
Listen to the captivating new single from Aberdeen-based Fair Mothers, featuring Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Live Music
Angel Olsen / Little Wings @ SWG3, 15 Oct
A lot’s been said (and written) about Angel Olsen’s phenomenal new record My Woman, but to see is to truly, deeply believe: a 1000+ sold-out crow... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Live MusicKano @ The Garage, Glasgow, 16 Oct
For all that grime has been the hottest international trend of 2016, Kano seems pretty unfazed by it all. The East London veteran might not have the pulling ... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Live MusicArab Strap @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 15 Oct
In the decade since Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton amicably, but devastatingly, called time on Arab Strap, both have navigated successful projects on the... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Live Music
Scottish Gig Highlights: 20-25 Oct
We’re more than halfway through October, firmly into prime touring season, and there are some pretty big guns passing through Edinburgh and Glasgow ove... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016