News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FestivalsJohnny Lynch aka The Pictish Trail reveals the lineup for Lost Map's Howlin' Fling
Label boss Johnny Lynch aka The Pictish Trail tells us about the lineup for Lost Map's Howlin' Fling, which will see Beth Orton, Steve Mason and the whole Lost Map roster descend on the Isle of Eigg for 3 days of carousing Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
Art
Art News: Exhibitions at Edinburgh College of Art and Liverpool Arts Hub 47; Strangers Kissing – is it art?
A round-up of recently announced exhibitions and art news, including new work from Vicky Crossley at Liverpool's Arts Hub 47, and a showcase of work by ECA students. Plus, we ask if the viral hit First Kiss is really art... Read more »| 12 Mar 2014 -
BooksBooks News: Big changes at Cargo Publishing, George Saunders wins Folio Prize, and more
A round-up of news from the world of literature and publishing, including news of Cargo Publishing's new directors, the winner of the inaugural Folio Prize, and Glasgow League of Writers new project, reviving old superheroes from the DC Thomson archives Read more »| 11 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Evan Goldberg talks Preacher TV series, 300: Rise of an Empire director talks sequels
In today's film news, Evan Goldberg reveals more about the forthcoming Preacher TV series; the writer and director of 300: Rise of an Empire talk sequels and adaptations, a free screening of the new Muppet movie, and the latest trailers Read more »| 10 Mar 2014 -
MusicChemikal 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 -
MusicT 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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Festivals
Kendal Calling welcomes Suede, De La Soul, Happy Mondays and more
Taking place at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District, the Kendal Calling Festival (1-3 Aug) offers an intimate and friendly alternative to the bigger, more... Read more »| 06 Mar 2014 -
Film
Film News: Zack Snyder on Terry Gilliam's Watchmen; BBC Three goes online-only, and more
A round-up of film news, casting rumours and trailers, with Joel Silver and Zack Snyder on Terry Gilliam's version of Watchmen, the first look at Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix, Bryan Cranston on missing out on the role of Lex Luthor, and more Read more »| 06 Mar 2014 -
Music
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 -
Film
Film News: Robert Rodriguez talks Sin City sequels; Hugh Jackman on Wolverine, and more
In today's Film News, Robert Rodriquez talks Sin City sequels; Hugh Jackman discusses his return to the role of Wolverine; cult director Don Coscarelli reveals he is still in love with rubber suit monsters, and we look at the latest casting rumours Read more »| 26 Feb 2014 -
Music
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 -
Film
RIP Harold Ramis, star of Ghostbusters, writer of Caddyshack, director of Groundhog Day
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis, perhaps most famous for his role as Egon in the 1984 classic Ghostbusters, has died this week aged 69. Ramis was als... Read more »| 25 Feb 2014 -
Music
On Tour: The Afghan Whigs, Nine Inch Nails, Albert Hammond Jr., The Warlocks and more
Just announced, resurgent soul rock mavericks The Afghan Whigs are set to play their first Scottish gig in 16 years in support of forthcoming studio return D... Read more »| 25 Feb 2014 -
Film
Film News: Why Robert Downey Jr. quit Gravity, Peter Dinklage talks X-Men
In today's Film News, Alfonso Cuaron explains why Robert Downey Jr. quit Gravity, Peter Dinklage talks X-Men: Days of Future Past and Game of Thrones, plus we take a look at the return of Heroes, Farscape and Constantine Read more »| 24 Feb 2014 -
FilmFilm News: Spongebob Squarepants vs. Watchmen, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, X-Men and more
A round-up of Film News, including a hilarious Spongebob Squarepants / Watchmen mashup, commentary on Interstellar from Matthe McConnaughey and the new X-Men film from Bryan Singer, plus the latest casting rumours and trailers Read more »| 21 Feb 2014