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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicScottish artists react to David Bowie's "stay with us" message at BRIT Awards
Scottish artists and entertainers react to David Bowie's anti-independence remarks from last night's BRIT Awards – we get some exclusive commentary from playwright and novelist Alan Bissett Read more »| 20 Feb 2014 -
MusicRecord Store Day: Releases confirmed from Dinosaur Jr., Camera Obscura, Fucked Up and more
This year's Record Store Day (19 April) is shaping up to be a bit of a blinder, with a whole raft of exclusive and limited-edition releases, reissues and rarities confirmed, including a new box-set from Dinosaur Jr. Read more »| 20 Feb 2014 -
Music
The music world mourns Devo's Bob Casale
Bob Casale, founder member of new wave pioneers Devo, has died aged 61. His brother and band-mates Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale remember a "level-headed... solid performer and talented audio engineer" Read more »| 19 Feb 2014 -
Music
On Tour: Swans, Girl Band, Big Daddy Kane, The Pharcyde, Television
Tour news, featuring the return of Michael Gira's Swans, the biggest outing yet for Dublin's Girl Band, hip-hop revivalism with Big Daddy Kane and The Pharcyde, and classic 70s rock with Televison playing Marquee Moon in full Read more »| 18 Feb 2014 -
FilmFilm News: Partridge will return says Coogan, Clancy Brown talks Warcraft
In today's film news, Steve Coogan confirms that he's not done with Alan Partridge, cult actor Clancy Brown talks Warcraft, and Karen Gillan stars in the trailer for new horror movie Oculus Read more »| 18 Feb 2014 -
Art
Behaviour Festival 2014 – Martin O'Connor is looking for performers
Theatre maker Martin O’Connor and The Arches are on the lookout for Glaswegian men of all ages who are interested in being part of the choir for O'Connor's new performance piece Theology Read more »| 18 Feb 2014
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Film
Film News: Beetlejuice 2 and Firefly rumours, first trailer for Jodorowsky's Dune, and more
Film News unveils rumours about Beetlejuice 2, Firefly and Utopia, and take a look at the trailer for Jodorowsky's Dune Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Film
Bafta Awards 2014: The Results
A roundup of last night’s Bafta results Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Art
Glasgow International 2014 will feature Jim Lambie, Aleksandra Domanović and more
A first look at Glasgow International's 2014 programme, under new Director Sarah McCrory, and featuring work by Jim Lambie, Anne Collier, Sue Tompkins, Aleksandra Domanović and more Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Music
20 Years of Subculture: Optimo, Harri & Domenic in the Boiler Room
Celebrating two decades of Glasgow clubbing institution Subculture, the Boiler Room team descended on legendary Scottish venue the Sub Club in January to capture a 4-hour session from long-serving residents and founders Harri & Domenic, and Optimo Read more »| 17 Feb 2014 -
Art
Call-out for entries: Paint Like You Mean It at Interview Room 11
Edinburgh art gallery Interview Room 11 is on the hunt for dynamic new artists for their first international exhibition and prize Read more »| 14 Feb 2014 -
Books
Neil Gaiman joins judging panel for Dundee Literary Prize
This year's Dundee International Book Prize, which awards the winner with a £10,000 prize, and a guaranteed publishing deal with respected Scottish imprint Cargo Publishing, will be judged by a select panel of industry experts, including Neil Gaiman Read more »| 14 Feb 2014 -
Music
Free is the Magic Number: Download De La Soul's entire back catalogue
Later on today, legendary Long Island hip-hop group De La Soul will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their classic debut album 3 Feet High and Rising w... Read more »| 14 Feb 2014 -
Art
Nomad's Tent seek donations for sale to benefit Syrian conflict victims
Nomad's Tent are planning a very special curated sale this month to raise money for the Mercy Corps. Throughout March, the exhibition space at the Nomad's Tent will be given over to the Syria in Focus exhibition - and they need your donations Read more »| 14 Feb 2014 -
Festivals
Edinburgh International Science Festival programme unveiled
At a launch today, this year's programme for the Edinburgh International Science Festival (5-20 April) was unveiled, revealing a diverse platform o... Read more »| 13 Feb 2014