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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicWarpaint reveal Daughter remix from Record Store Day 2015 EP
Warpaint have shared their remix of Daughter track ‘Winter’, ahead of the release of a split remix EP from the two bands on Record Store Day next... Read more »| 24 Nov 2014 -
Festivals
Re:play Festival 2015 programme unveiled
The Re:play Festival of new theatre from Manchester and Salford has revealed its programme for 2015. The lineup features some of the best new fringe theatre... Read more »| 24 Nov 2014 -
MusicInfluential Glasgow gig promoter Cry Parrot announces final booking
After eight years at the heart of Glasgow’s DIY music scene, promoter Cry Parrot has announced the details of his final booking. Over the years, Cry P... Read more »| 24 Nov 2014 -
MusicMusic premiere: Deathcats & New Swears split EP
Listen to an exclusive stream of the new split EP from Glasgow surf rock trio Deathcats and Ottawa four-piece New Swears, ahead of Deathcats' swansong gig ne... Read more »| 24 Nov 2014 -
MusicRun the Jewels drop ‘Blockbuster Night pt. 1’ video and tour mixtape
Hip-hop duo Run the Jewels have shared the anarchic video for ‘Blockbuster Night pt. 1’, alongside a mixtape to promote their ongoing US and Euro... Read more »| 21 Nov 2014 -
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Track premiere: Atom Tree – 'Hold On'
Listen to an exclusive stream of Hold On by Glasgow synth trio Atom Tree, taken from their new EP Clouds. The Clouds EP is Atom Tree’s second, fo... Read more »| 21 Nov 2014
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Music
Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Run the Jewels join All Tomorrow’s Parties Iceland bill
Canadian post-rockers Godspeed You! Black Emperor and US hip-hop duo Run the Jewels have been added to the line-up for All Tomorrow's Parties Iceland 2015 ne... Read more »| 20 Nov 2014 -
Festivals
Manchester International Festival 2015 lineup announced
Manchester International Festival has unveiled the first shows for its 2015 edition, with Jamie Smith of the xx, film director Kevin Macdonald and physicist ... Read more »| 19 Nov 2014 -
Art
Noise, light, and the principality of Sealand: This Week in Scottish Art
A summary of this week's art events and exhibits, including immersive sound art in Glasgow, poetic light sculpture in Dundee and, in Edinburgh, the digital animation of a North Sea principality. Read more »| 18 Nov 2014 -
Film
Glasgow Film Festival unveils new strands for 2015
The 2015 Glasgow Film Festival programme is beginning to take shape, with next year’s festival set to feature new segments focussing on nerd culture, A... Read more »| 18 Nov 2014 -
Film
Starred Up, Filth lead 2014 BAFTA Scotland winners
Prison drama Starred Up led the way at last night’s BAFTA Scotland awards, picking up three prizes at the ceremony in Glasgow. David Mackenzie’s... Read more »| 17 Nov 2014 -
Art
Creative Edinburgh Award winners announced
This year’s Creative Edinburgh Awards have been handed out, with an eclectic mix of winners across the eight categories. Tommy Perman and Rob St. John... Read more »| 14 Nov 2014 -
Music
Foo Fighters announce summer 2015 stadium gigs in Manchester and Edinburgh
Dave Grohl and co are all set for a series of huge gigs in the UK next summer, following the release of new LP Sonic Highways. The Foos play the Emirates Ol... Read more »| 13 Nov 2014 -
Books
2014 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 -
Music
Deerhoof 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