News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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Books2014 Saltire Literary Awards handed out in Edinburgh
The Saltire Literary Awards for 2014 have been awarded at a ceremony in Edinburgh, with an academic work on 18th century urbanisation scooping the £10,... Read more »| 12 Nov 2014 -
MusicDeerhoof release video for 'Exit Only' starring Michael Shannon(s)
San Franciscan punk rock chameleons Deerhoof have shared the official video for 'Exit Only', starring Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Shannon. The video is... Read more »| 12 Nov 2014 -
Art
Palazzo Flitting, The Pipe Factory and Protest Posters: This Week In Scottish Art
This week's summary of news, events and openings across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow, with new shows at Glasgow's Tramway and Dundee's McManus among others. Read more »| 11 Nov 2014 -
MusicManic Street Preachers announce full details of The Holy Bible reissue
Welsh rockers Manic Street Preachers are set to re-release classic LP The Holy Bible in time for its 20th anniversary, making the album available on vinyl fo... Read more »| 07 Nov 2014 -
Music
Track premiere: Mogwai remix Metronomy – ‘The Upsetter’
Listen to an exclusive premiere of Mogwai guitarist John Cummings’ remix of ‘The Upsetter’, the new single from Metronomy. ‘The Upse... Read more »| 07 Nov 2014 -
Music
Death From Above 1979 announce February 2015 gigs
Toronto disco-metal duo Death From Above 1979 are set for a speedy return to the UK after their much-anticipated reunion, with a series of gigs announced for... Read more »| 07 Nov 2014
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Art
Creative Edinburgh Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for this year’s Creative Edinburgh Awards, which recognise the best contributions to the capital’s cultural scene, has been reveale... Read more »| 06 Nov 2014 -
Art
From Stan Douglas to Asparagus Piss Raindrop: This Week in Scottish Art
Here's the weekly rundown of what's on right now in contemporary art in Scotland. With film, photography, painting and “a crypto-conceptual science-fiction anti-band", there is more than enough to occupy enquiring minds. Read more »| 05 Nov 2014 -
Music
Wu-Tang Clan unleash 'Ruckus In B Minor' from new album A Better Tomorrow
After a troubled genesis, the Wu-Tang Clan have released the soul-inflected single 'Ruckus in B Minor' from A Better Tomorrow, their first new studio LP... Read more »| 04 Nov 2014 -
Music
Idlewild announce new album, Everything Ever Written
Idlewild have today announced their eighth studio release – titled Everything Ever Written – which is due for release on 9 Feb. Th... Read more »| 03 Nov 2014 -
Food And DrinkNorthwest Food News - November 2014
November brings with it a warning that traversing the city centre is going to get difficult very soon – plus new beers, beer shops, a coffee festival and a whisky festival to keep you entertained Read more »| 03 Nov 2014 -
Food And Drink
Scotland Food News – November 2014
This month in food news, there are high-brow burgers, duelling street food sellers, documentaries about the art of selling fish, and there's even a vegetarian option Read more »| 31 Oct 2014 -
Film
HOME appoints Curzon's Jason Wood as new artistic director of film
It was announced today that HOME, Manchester’s new cultural centre, has appointed Jason Wood in its newly created role of Artistic Director: Film. Woo... Read more »| 30 Oct 2014 -
MusicBelle and Sebastian announced for Liverpool Sound City 2015
Further to the unveiling of their ninth studio album, Belle and Sebastian are the first announcement to be made for Liverpool Sound City 2015, which takes pl... Read more »| 29 Oct 2014 -
Art
'We Stay Because We Like It' – This week in Scottish Art
Whether you're into the occult, public art or cycling on a monumental sculpture, there's something to see in Scottish art this week. Read more »| 28 Oct 2014