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The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicPrefuse 73 offers stems of a new track for remix
Attention beatmakers! LA-based hip-hop producer Prefuse 73 has returned with a new track, Thursday Ringing, and now he is offering up the stems to aspiring remixers Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
MusicPublic Image Limited call-out for fan footage
John Lydon's Public Image Limited are planning a new documentary to celebrate their three decades-long career, and they're asking for help from their fans in putting together a dfeinitive archive of live footage Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
Food And DrinkNorthwest Food News – February 2014
Having been rudely usurped by last month’s Food and Drink Survey, our rolling reportage is back with a bang. Here's all the stuff we haven't been telling you about, from beer fests in Liverpool and Prestwich to a Godfather-themed banquet in Wigan Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
FilmThe film world mourns Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actor and director Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away at the age of 46. The film world offers tribute to an actor many considered to be the finest of his generation Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
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Slint's 'Spiderland' to get deluxe box-set reissue
Slint's classic Spiderland LP gets a deluxe, remastered box-set edition, with additional tracks, a new documentary, and exclusive goodies on offer Read more »| 31 Jan 2014 -
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Film News: Terry Gilliam's Zero Theorem; Guy Ritchie to take on King Arthur?
A round-up of film news: this week we have our minds blown by Christoph Waltz and Terry Gilliam's Zero Theorem, and check out rumours of a new Guy Ritchie franchise inspired by King Arthur Read more »| 31 Jan 2014
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Death 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 -
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On 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 -
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Michael 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Daft 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 -
MusicgoNORTH 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 -
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Help 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 -
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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