News
The latest music, comedy and arts news from Scotland.
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MusicThe Wedding Present – Sprague: Track Premiere
Listen to a brand new track from The Wedding present's forthcoming album Going, Going… Leeds-based indie pioneers The Wedding Present return with the... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
MusicHoneyblood to return with Babes Never Die
Edinburgh-raised grunge pop duo Honeyblood have announced their second album Babes Never Die, due for release via FatCat on 4 November. Today they... Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Things To DoWhat's On North 14-21 Jul: Brazilica Festival
This week we're celebrating creative women with the Women in Print exhibition, the diversity of Arab culture at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival and the region's rising names at Shiny New Festival at The Lantern, along with a big ol' party at Brazilica Fest. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 14-21 Jul: Edinburgh Jazz Fest
Right, let's round off this slightly nightmarish week with some lovely culture, shall we? From Edinburgh Jazz and Blues fest to Glasgow Mela, Derrick Carter at Subculture to Lou Lou's Vintage fair, Scotland's got all manner of cures for your woes. Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
Food And DrinkNew in Food: Beer Zoo, Hippo Taproom & more
Our latest guide to new food and drink in Edinburgh and Glasgow features plenty of beer, with new bars to check out at either end of the M8 Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
MusicLive music in Liverpool this week: 13-19 July
Black metal, indie anthems and a thoroughly welcome visit from Father John Misty: we cast our eye across Liverpool's live music scene and come up trumps Read more »| 13 Jul 2016
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Festivals
Dinosaur Jr, Fucked Up added to Beacons Metro
Leeds-based festival Beacons Metro has announced a second wave of acts for 2016, including Dinosaur Jr, Fucked Up and Cats Eyes Read more »| 13 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Manchester Literature Festival programme announced
Margaret Atwood will open this year's Manchester Literature Festival, leading a programme that also welcomes Vivienne Westwood, Ben Okri, Anne Enright and Olivia Laing. Read more »| 12 Jul 2016 -
Film
Liverpool Film Night: submissions now open
Are you a talented emerging filmmaker with a great short film up your sleeve? You could be screening it at FACT with Liverpool Film Night Read more »| 11 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Sunday
From John Grant's showstopping synth pop to LCD Soundsystem's first show on Scottish soil since 2010, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage of... Read more »| 10 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Saturday
From a rude mainstage awakening at the hands of Royce da 5'9" to Daniel Avery's triumphant reprisal at the Slam Tent, The Skinny presents rolling pictor... Read more »| 09 Jul 2016 -
Festivals
Down the Front: T in the Park 2016 in Pictures – Friday
From Frightened Rabbit's glorious return to The Stone Roses' road-testing of long-awaited new material, The Skinny presents rolling pictorial reportage ... Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
Intersections
Sub-Prime: Is May vs. Leadsom Good for Feminism?
Spoiler: no, it fucking well isn't. Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
Videos
Weirds – Weird Sun: Video Premiere
Watch the video for the new single by Leeds-based psych explorers Weirds, as they unveil debut EP Weird Sun Leeds psych-rock outfit Weirds today ... Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
Things To Do
What's On North 7-14 Jul: Liverpool Biennial
The UK's biggest contemporary art festival, Liverpool Biennial kicks off this weekend; street artists and painters go head to head in the mighty Manchester Art Battle; the Independent Liverpool summer food and drink festival returns; and oh, so much more. Read more »| 07 Jul 2016