News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicThom Yorke releases surprise new album via BitTorrent
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has caught the music world off-guard – yet again – by releasing brand-new solo album Tomorrow’s Modern B... Read more »| 26 Sep 2014 -
ArtLast chance to see Douglas Gordon and Isa Genzken - This week in Scottish art
A guide to art shows, events and openings this week in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Read more »| 23 Sep 2014 -
Music
Glasgow venue BLOC+ relaunches with DIY compilation series
BLOC+ celebrates its relaunch with the first of a four-part compilation series, featuring the diverse likes of Adam Stafford, Vasa, Deathcats and Cutty's Gym. Long-serving manager/curator Chris Cusack explains BLOC+MUSIC's altruistic manifesto Read more »| 22 Sep 2014 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – September 2014
Edinburgh Fringe spills over into September's food news, with beer, chilli and boating all featuring in Scotland this September Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
Food And Drink
August Food News: Best of the Rest
If you can't stomach the Fringe, Scotland still has plenty to offer this month, namely beer, yachts, smoke and silence Read more »| 05 Aug 2014 -
Food And DrinkNorthwest Food News – August 2014
Yet more openings – hello Slim’s Pork Chop Express and Hawksmoor – plus the returning Dig the City and further excuses to drink craft beer Read more »| 31 Jul 2014
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Music
Scottish labels, promoters and publications reunite for The Pleasance Sessions 2014
The Phantom Band, Remember Remember and The Twilight Sad are among the names announced for the indoor autumn mini-festival's second coming... Read more »| 18 Jul 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – July 2014
Having been undermined by Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, the city of pandas and insanely-priced public transport systems hits back with burgers, street food, and beer made by students Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News - July 2014
We’re not on a mission to get you bladdered, promise. But, er, July brings with it a trio of wine experts with a puntastic name – plus new openings in the form of Maray, Salvi’s Cucina and The Nag’s Head, and a foodie festival in a big park Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
MusicJames Murphy, Swervedriver and more join East End Social finale weekend
Part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme (and a most welcome addition to the Scottish festival season), The East End Social and Chemikal Underground have ... Read more »| 30 Jun 2014 -
Music
Young Fathers win Scottish Album of the Year Award
Edinburgh hip-hop experimentalists Young Fathers were chosen ahead of Boards Of Canada, Chvrches and Edwyn Collins at the Glasgow Barrowlands ceremony Read more »| 20 Jun 2014 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – June 2014
This month: giant pork scratchings and some things beginning with 'A', including a new restaurant for Crosby and awards of the street food variety Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
Festivals
EIFF 2014: A Year of Transformation
From classic Iranian cinema and teen turmoil to Don Johnson and loved-up zombies, this year's Edinburgh Film Festival has all bases covered. We take a closer look at its “transformative” programme Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scottish Food News – June 2014
June's food news features indoor picnics, lots of gin, and the chance to have a scientist study your hangover Read more »| 03 Jun 2014 -
Music
Boards of Canada, Mogwai, Steve Mason and Young Fathers make Scottish Album of the Year shortlist
The final shortlist for the Scottish Album Of The Year 2013 was unveiled today, following surprisingly convivial discussions amongst the judging panel. With ... Read more »| 29 May 2014