News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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BooksDundee International Book Prize open for 2016
The Dundee International Book Prize, one of Scotland's leading prizes for unpublished authors, has invited entries for its 2016 edition. Read more »| 25 Jan 2016 -
MusicNew Albums This Week: De Rosa, Tortoise & more
The week's best new records – De Rosa, Tortoise & more Read more »| 22 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Art Festival calls for 2016 proposals
Edinburgh Art Festival has launched an open call for submissions from emerging artists to appear at this year's festival in August Read more »| 22 Jan 2016 -
Music
Iggy Pop and Josh Homme unveil Post Pop Depression
The Stooges icon and Queens of the Stone Age frontman promise 'to go where neither of us have gone before' Read more »| 22 Jan 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Northwest 21-28 Jan: Daughter
Music fans rejoice, for we've got Independent Venue Week bringing gigs from Horsebeach and more, live shows from Daughter and Brighton newcomers Gang, plus a laser and LED-themed disco and plant-watering robots... Read more »| 21 Jan 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On Scotland 21-28 Jan: Daughter
We're oh so nearly over the hump-month that is January, so hold tight and look forward to the likes of Independent Venue Week, Drag Poetry at the Scottish Poetry Library and Daughter live at The Queen's Hall. Oh, and birthday parties aplenty, too... Read more »| 21 Jan 2016
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Festivals
Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem headline Primavera 2016
Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and Sigur Ros top the bill for this year’s Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona. Read more »| 21 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
Glasgow Film Festival 2016 programme announced
The lineup for Glasgow Film Festival 2016 has been unveiled – we look forward to new films from Ben Wheatley and Miguel Gomes, a guest appearance from ... Read more »| 20 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Art Festival unveils Dazzle Ship project
A dramatic overhaul of the historic former lighthouse boat MV Fingal by Turner Prize nominee Ciara Phillips has been announced today by Edinburgh Art Festiva... Read more »| 20 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
Hot Snakes join Drive Like Jehu ATP
Hot Snakes are among the new bands added to the line-up for All Tomorrow's Parties festival in Prestatyn, North Wales in April. Also featuring Drive Like Je... Read more »| 19 Jan 2016 -
FestivalsThreshold festival adds Barberos and more to bill
Threshold festival, Liverpool's annual festival of grassroots music and arts, has announced the second wave of acts to appear at the event in April. Read more »| 19 Jan 2016 -
Festivals
BBC 6 Music announces line-up for 2016 festival
The line-up for the 2016 edition of BBC Radio 6 Music's annual festival has been announced, with over 50 acts performing at venues across Bristol next month. Read more »| 19 Jan 2016 -
MusicLåpsley unveils debut album Long Way Home
Northwest singer/producer Låpsley has announced the release of her debut album Long Way Home, along with new track Love Is Blind and details of a ... Read more »| 19 Jan 2016 -
Food And Drink
New in Food: Smoak, Century General & more
On the hunt for somewhere new to eat and/or drink? We round up some of the most intriguing new venues to open in recent weeks, including a Scandinavian-inspired restaurant in Edinburgh and the triumphant return of some Glasgow street food royalty. Read more »| 19 Jan 2016 -
Music
New Albums This Week (15 Jan): Daughter & more
The best new music this week, featuring albums from returning 4AD stalwarts Daughter, Manchester-based producer Howes, homespun folkie Songs For Walter and more Read more »| 15 Jan 2016