News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
-
MusicDeath Grips release stems for Government Plates and NO LOVE DEEP WEB
Death Grips have released the stems from their last two abums, Government Plates and NO LOVE DEEP WEB, online for free Read more »| 30 Jan 2014 -
MusicOn Tour: De La Soul, and Thee Silver Mount Zion Memorial Orchestra
25 years on from the release of their seminal debut 3 Feet High and Rising, Long island hip-hop trio De La Soul will be touring the world to celebrate the le... Read more »| 29 Jan 2014 -
MusicMichael Gira's Swans sign to Mute, announce To Be Kind
This week Mute announced their latest signing – Michael Gira's Swans will now join the roster. The band's new album will be titled To Be Kind, and will be released on 13 May this year Read more »| 28 Jan 2014 -
Music
The Afghan Whigs to return this April with their first album in 16 years
The Afghan Whigs are back with a new album, their first in 16 years. Do To The Beast will be dropping via Sub Pop on 14 April Read more »| 27 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: Live action Ghost In The Shell plans revealed; first look at James Franco's Child of God
A round-up of film news and casting rumours: Ghost In The Shell live action remake in the works; Wonder Woman to feature in three movies; the latest on Tarantino's beleagured The Hateful Eight; plus: the latest on Star Wars VII Read more »| 27 Jan 2014 -
MusicDaft Punk sweep the board at the Grammys
French electronic duo Daft Punk took home five Grammys last night at the celeb-studded awards ceremony in Los Angeles Read more »| 27 Jan 2014
-
Music
goNORTH opens its doors to bands, filmmakers and creatives
goNORTH Festival (4-5 Jun) is Scotland's annual showcase festival for the creative industries, with a 2-day programme of concerts, events, screenings, workshops and panels Read more »| 22 Jan 2014 -
MusicHelp Meursault crowdfund their way to SxSW
Edinburgh's Meursault are attending South By Southwest this year – and to fund their trip to Austin, TX, the band will be releasing a hand-picked ... Read more »| 22 Jan 2014 -
Music
Red Bull Music Academy Session in Glasgow, with Jackmaster, Optimo and more
A very special one-off session from Red Bull Music Academy graduates, taking place in Glasgow, featuring Numbers supremo Jackmaster and Optimo founders JD Twitch and JG Wilkes Read more »| 22 Jan 2014 -
Festivals
Programme announced for the Glasgow Music and Film Festival
Glasgow Music and Film Festival (GMFF) announced its programme today, with special events and screenings featuring artists including legendary synth pioneers Goblin, Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES, indie rockers Admiral Fallow and rapper Danny Brown Read more »| 21 Jan 2014 -
Books
Call for entries: Dundee International Book Prize
The Dundee International Book Prize has the honour of being the biggest cash prize available for unpublished authors. Entries from aspiring novelists are now requested for this year's competition Read more »| 21 Jan 2014 -
Music
Dave Grohl's Dain Bramage: Early recordings unearthed
Before the Foo Fighters, before Nirvana, even before Scream, Dave Grohl was in a punk outfit who went by the name of Dain Bramage. This weekend, music site Antiquiet posted eight rare tracks by the band on their Soundcloud page Read more »| 20 Jan 2014 -
Art
Summerhall announces Visual Arts Programme for Spring 2014
Edinburgh alternative arts space Summerhall has announced its plans for a Spring programme of visual arts-related events today, with shows booked in featuring work by Ian Hughes, Colin Jarvie, Kevin Williamson, Harry Papadopoulos and Dieter Roth Read more »| 20 Jan 2014 -
Film
Film News: Bill Murray gets real on Reddit; Bond 24 & 25 rumours; plus the latest trailers
A round-up of the latest film news: Bill Murray talks Garfield, Groundhog Day and Broken Flowers in Reddit Q&A; John Logan on Bond 24 and 25; Mark Ruffalo on The Hulk; plus the latest trailers Read more »| 20 Jan 2014 -
Music
Creative Scotland announce SxSW 2014 showcase bill
More details on the Scottish artists due to appear at this year's South By Southwest (7-16 Mar) in Austin, Texas have emerged this morning. The Scottish cont... Read more »| 20 Jan 2014