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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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FilmThe Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman, The Theory of Everything lead BAFTA nominations
The nominations for the 2015 British Academy Film Awards have been announced, with Wes Anderson’s comic caper The Grand Budapest Hotel picking up eleve... Read more »| 09 Jan 2015 -
MusicIdlewild share new track 'Come On Ghost'
Much-loved Scottish indie rock band Idlewild have unveiled Come On Ghost, the first single from their new album due out next month. The track is taken f... Read more »| 08 Jan 2015 -
ArtMenthol Refreshment, Hasty Hanging, IKEA: This Month in Scottish Art
Across Edinburgh and Glasgow, there are blockbuster art shows ending soon and showcases of emerging artists – as well as a performance about the importance of oral hygiene Read more »| 06 Jan 2015 -
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The Prodigy line up The Day Is My Enemy for March release, stream lead single
Braintree's electronic punk innovators The Prodigy have announced plans to release their sixth album, titled The Day Is My Enemy, via their own Cooking Vinyl... Read more »| 06 Jan 2015 -
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New Year News: Scottish Exhibition Highlights 2015
It's all set to be a happy New Year in Scottish art, with exhibitions of works by major international and Scottish artists, as well as emerging artists Read more »| 05 Jan 2015 -
FilmGlasgow Youth Film Festival announces 2015 line-up
The Glasgow Youth Film Festival has revealed details of its new-look programme for 2015, including a fantasy-themed pop-up cinema at the Barras and a clutch ... Read more »| 17 Dec 2014
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FilmMark Adams named new EIFF artistic director
The Edinburgh International Film Festival is set for a new artistic director, with veteran film critic and programmer Mark Adams taking on the role. Adams, ... Read more »| 16 Dec 2014 -
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Red Road, Civil War and Macho Maidens: This Week in Scottish Art
First off, let’s start with some news about a promising new initiative to support disabled artists in Scotland. The new initiative has been planned and... Read more »| 16 Dec 2014 -
Music
Withered Hand releases video for 'King of Hollywood'
Dan Willson, aka Withered Hand, has unveiled the video for King of Hollywood ahead of his show at Celtic Connections next month. In the clip for the New God... Read more »| 15 Dec 2014 -
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Errors announce Lease of Life LP, UK tour
Glasgow trio Errors have announced the release date for their fourth album Lease of Life, along with details of a UK tour next March and April. The new LP, ... Read more »| 12 Dec 2014 -
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Young Fathers announce 2015 UK tour dates
Edinburgh hip-hop trio Young Fathers are set for a major tour of the UK next May and June featuring dates in Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester. They'... Read more »| 12 Dec 2014 -
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Mad Max: Fury Road trailer released
The trailer for next year’s Mad Max reboot starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult has been released online. Fury Road stars Hardy... Read more »| 11 Dec 2014 -
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TYCI announce line-up for Christmas All-Dayer in Glasgow
Female-led Scottish arts blog TYCI have revealed details of an all day festival of music, spoken word, arts and performance set to take place in Glasgow late... Read more »| 10 Dec 2014 -
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Death Grips drop ‘Inanimate Sensation’ video
Death Grips have reemerged with a video for ‘Inanimate Sensation’, taken from the second half of their final double album The Powers That B. The... Read more »| 10 Dec 2014 -
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First events announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2015
Glasgow Film Festival have unveiled the first glimpses of the 2015 programme, with a mini-festival of online cat videos and a unique film and music night fea... Read more »| 10 Dec 2014