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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicMusic Language bows out of 2014's festival calendar
The Music Language Festival, Glasgow's experimental, multi-venue festival dedicated to emerging and experimental artists, will not run in 2014, say organisers Cry Parrot Read more »| 10 Jan 2014 -
BooksRIP Amiri Baraka, founder of the Black Arts Movement
A poet, novelist, activist and founding father of the Black Arts Movement, Amiri Baraka passed away yesterday at the age of 79 Read more »| 10 Jan 2014 -
MusicHoneyblood, Casual Sex, Young Fathers, Rustie and more confirmed for SXSW
The first wave of Scottish bands have been announced for annual industry showcase SXSW (7-16 Mar), which takes place in Austin, Texas. Scottish bloggers The ... Read more »| 09 Jan 2014 -
FilmFilm News: Mark Frost dismisses Twin Peaks rumours, plus the latest trailers
Today's film news: Mark Frost denies Twin Peaks rumours, plus trailers for Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer, and Sharlto Copley in Open Grave Read more »| 09 Jan 2014 -
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What Difference Does It Make? A documentary featuring James Murphy and Brian Eno
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music is the new feature-length documentary from Red Bull Music Academy, featuring Brian Eno, James Murphy and many more Read more »| 09 Jan 2014 -
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Film News: David Lynch Twin Peaks rumours; Sundance and Cannes news; Bryan Singer talks X-Men: Apocalypse
A round-up of film news: Those David Lynch Twin Peaks rumours examined; Beastie Boys and Death Cab for Cutie score films for Sundance; Jane Campion to head up Cannes jury; Bryan Singer on X-Men: Apocalypse, plus the latest trailers Read more »| 08 Jan 2014
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Download a free compilation from Armellodie Records
Superlative Glasgow-based indie label Armellodie have released a free compilation as a taste of what we can expect from them in 2014, and to showcase some of... Read more »| 08 Jan 2014 -
MusicSt. Vincent streams 'Digital Witness' from forthcoming LP
Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, has unveiled a track, Digital Witness, from her forthcoming, self-titled album. Her fourth full-length outing, it follows on fr... Read more »| 07 Jan 2014 -
Books
Costa Book of the Year Award: Category winners announced
The winners of this year's categories in the Costa Book of the Year Awards have been announced, with Kate Atkinson taking home the Novel Award prize for her eighth book, Life After Life Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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Film News: Derek Jarman at BFI; Boba Fett movie rumours; the death of Optimus Prime
A round-up of film news: Derek Jarman gets aretrospective at the BFI; those Boba Fett movie rumours; screenwriter Ron Friedman on the death of Optimus Prime; plus the latest trailers Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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Download a free 50-track compilation by Hyperdub's Scratcha DVA
Leon Smart, aka Hyperdub's Scratcha DVA is one of the most respected names in UK bass music. This week, the producer dropped a massive 50-track compilation of demos, remixes and alternate versions Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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TNGHT announce indefinite hiatus
LuckyMe and Warp-signed electronic duo TNGHT, aka Hudson Mohawke and Lunice, called time on their collaboration this week Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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Admiral Fallow call-out for emerging filmmakers
Glasgow-based indie folkers Admiral Fallow have put out a call-out on their website for filmmakers to contribute to the making of their next video project. T... Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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Del Tha Funkee Homosapien drops free album, Iller Than Most
Following the release of Event 2 last year, the follow-up to the seminal album Deltron 3030, which saw Del Tha Funkee Homosapien collaborate with D... Read more »| 06 Jan 2014 -
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Film News: Frank Darabont to sue The Walking Dead; Adam Stafford world premiere at GSFF; Inside Llewyn Davis: behind the music
A roundup of film news and trailers: Frank Darabont sues The Walking Dead; GFF Short Film selection unveiled; Bryan Singer hires X2 writers for X-Men: Apocalypse; and we look at the music behind new Coen brothers film Inside Llewyn Davies Read more »| 20 Dec 2013