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Lewis Capaldi on his plans for the future
Lewis Capaldi shot to fame in a mere ten weeks with the release of his debut track Bruises in the middle of 2017. His debut EP Bloom only cemented ... Read more »| Updated over 7 years ago -
Clubs
Theo Kottis discusses his debut LP Beautiful Strangers
A favourite fixture on the Scottish clubbing circuit, Theo Kottis has established himself as one of the UK's most versatile DJs. Growing up between Scotland ... Read more »| Updated about 7 years ago -
Music
Spotlight On... Katya Mansell
Katya Mansell released their debut single You Belong Here last spring, going on to receive airplay on BBC Radio Scotland, as well as being shortlisted for Sn... Read more »| Updated about 1 year ago -
Music
Changing Shapes: Lauren Mayberry on her new era
“‘Whit's fur ye'll no go by ye,’ as my Granny used to say,” explains Lauren Mayberry knowingly, against the backdrop of her soft wood... Read more »| Updated about 1 year ago -
Music
HANG hip-hop & grime conference reveals full programme
Last month saw the announcement of the first edition of HANG, a new event hoping to inspire and empower Scotland's hip-hop and grime communities. With the fu... Read more »| Updated about 4 years ago -
Music
Cassette Store Day returns for 2018
Since 2013, music fans have been coming together to hail the glory of the compact audio cassette in the form of Cassette Store Day, and the annual celebratio... Read more »| Updated almost 7 years ago -
Festivals
Bo Burnham on Eighth Grade, teens and the internet
Of all filmmakers to tackle the subject of the relationship of young people to the internet as it is now, Bo Burnham would be among the most qualified. After... Read more »| Updated over 6 years ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 16-23 Jan: Celtic Connections & more
The clue’s in the title with Celtic Connections, a festival celebrating Celtic music and its connections. And its connections spread far and wide, with... Read more »| Updated over 5 years ago -
Music
Spotlight On... Sonotto
On 4 April, Bristol-based, Stirling-born Otto Neckel released WE ARE LABELS, his debut album as Sonotto. An unconventional dance record at its core... Read more »| Updated about 1 year ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 24 Jun-1 Jul: Kelburn Garden Party & more
She’s back, baby! After frankly too many delays and cancellations, Kelburn Garden Party returns to Scotland’s West Coast in an explosion of music... Read more »| Updated almost 3 years ago -
Festivals
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Summer Nights Festival line-up announced
The list of iconic bands who have played King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut before they shot to stardom is endless. Oasis' before-they-were-famous performance at t... Read more »| Updated about 6 years ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 2-9 Sep: OMOS & more
This week, we're doing some time travelling. In 1594, a performance was given to King James VI of Scotland in Stirling Castle, in which a lion was intended t... Read more »| Updated almost 3 years ago -
Festivals
Glasgow Film Festival announces 2018 programme
Glasgow Film Festival has been running for 14 editions now and at this stage it’s ticking over like a fine Swiss watch. But don’t take this jewel... Read more »| Updated over 7 years ago -
Music
Spotlight On... Grayling
Watching Grayling perform as part of Wide Days' Talent Development Showcase last week, we were struck by how polished she sounded. Live, her gorgeous America... Read more »| Updated about 1 year ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 5-12 Aug: Book Fringe & more
Bibliophiles: there’s more than one festival for you this month. Put on by beloved indie bookshop Lighthouse Bookshop, Book Fringe is a series of lunch... Read more »| Updated almost 3 years ago -
Music
Celtic Connections: David MacGregor on Broken Chanter
"I’ve not gone full Runrig or anything." The very fact that David MacGregor feels the need to reference the Celtic rock band from Skye tells you somet... Read more »| Updated almost 6 years ago -
Music
Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis and Jackie Morris on The Lost Words
"Once upon a time, words began to vanish from the language of children. They disappeared so quietly that at first almost no one noticed – fading away l... Read more »| Updated almost 6 years ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 29 Feb-7 Mar: Under the Olive Tree & more
Under the Olive Tree Saturdays have become days of concerted solidarity, awareness and protests in aid of the Palestinian people, and that’s the case ... Read more »| Updated over 1 year ago -
Clubs
High Sobriety: Glasgow's alcohol-free party, Good Clean Fun
New Year wellness trends are nothing new, but the consumption habits of contemporary clubbers are. Dry January has long provided a month to be mindful of you... Read more »| Updated 5 months ago -
Things To Do
Unlock Your City With Red Bull: Glasgow
The infamous Glasgow Sub Crawl is something only the brave dare take on; stopping off at the nearest pub for a drink at each of the 15 stops on the Glasgow s... Read more »| Updated almost 7 years ago -
Festivals
Edinburgh Book Festival: Around the World
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is renowned for bringing together voices and creators from across the world to Charlotte Square Gardens, and 2018 i... Read more »| Updated almost 7 years ago -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Our Ultimate Comedy Recs
With over 1500 shows in the Fringe’s comedy section, it’s hard to know where to start. We’ve already talked up Scotland’s best talent... Read more »| Updated 11 months ago -
Music
Never chasing your attention: The Yummy Fur interview
The man strolling through The Old Hairdressers should be, by rights, turning people’s heads. This is a no-frills bar beloved by Glasgow’s DIY mus... Read more »| Updated over 5 years ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 1-8 Mar: Glasgow Women's Library & more
International Women's Day is just around the corner and to coincide with the annual event, Glasgow Women's Library have teamed up with design curators Panel ... Read more »| Updated over 7 years ago -
Music
Edwin Organ on exploring modern masculinity
“People are constantly trying to justify their lifestyle to others, to be told they’re doing it wrong. As long as you’re not being a wanker... Read more »| Updated over 5 years ago -
Music
Spotlight On... Josephine Sillars
Last week, Leeds-based Scottish Highlander and Popgirlz lecturer Josephine Sillars released her deeply personal new EP, The Loveliest Things Change. Sillars ... Read more »| Updated over 1 year ago -
Music
Push and Pull: Arooj Aftab interview
Arooj Aftab’s music holds you spellbound. Stillness melds with poetry; dreamy electronic trance encircles jazz arrangements. Throughout, honeyed, poise... Read more »| Updated almost 3 years ago -
Travel
Meet Me Halfway: Edinburgh Parklife
With Edinburgh now opening up after a year-and-a-half of lockdown, it’s been extremely exciting to see our favourite local businesses back thriving and... Read more »| Updated almost 4 years ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 5-12 Dec: Festive Theatre & more
A trip to the theatre is a family staple across the festive period, and luckily there are plenty of productions to choose from for those not so keen on the p... Read more »| Updated over 5 years ago -
Things To Do
What's On Scotland 29 May-5 Jun: Glasgow International & more
New electronic dance music festival Days Festival had their inaugural issue in September of last year, and they're already back for a gorgeous spring/summer ... Read more »| Updated 21 days ago