TEN years ago there was a band on the Scottish scene called Stapleton. Channeling underground U.S. indie kindred spirits like American Football and Braid, Stapleton released a series of excellent records and played fantastic shows.More »
Download Free Album By Edinburgh Band Curators
April 29, 2013 By
Scottish rock bands that opt for melody over architecture often have a hard time when they start out. Debut albums from Twin Atlantic and Biffy Clyro didn’t exactly win all the critics over. That’s not a problem if you have enough music industry support and, with hard work, build up a fanbase. For bands doing everything […]More »
Creative Minds: Managing Your Mental Health #001
April 28, 2013 By
{This topic may become a series…we’ll see how it goes.} MUSIC can mean different things to different people. For some it’s the soundtrack to a night out getting pissed. For others it’s weaved into the fabric of their identity. You may be aware of the famous quote, “Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, […]More »
Fat Goth UK Tour April/May 2013 – Preview
April 27, 2013 By
Tonight marks the start of FAT GOTH‘s UK Tour. For three guys working full-time jobs it ain’t easy getting time off. You know how it is. So if you live in Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Brighton, London, Nottingham, or Dundee and bands like The Jesus Lizard or Melvins give you a boner, then you’ll be glad you […]More »
How We Share Music On Twitter
April 26, 2013 By
New social media developments can make the web even better. For example Pinterest is a runaway success. It can also be another Emperor’s New Clothes. Tech writers reckon Twitter #music won’t be another Ping. Yet I can’t shake the feeling that we’re being sold a fancy way of linking to content within Twitter when a regular Twitter […]More »
Scottish Album of the Year 2013 Longlist – How Many Do You Own?
April 25, 2013 By
If the last post was about the obscure, this one is all about Scotland’s media darlings. The longlist for Scottish Album of the Year 2013 has been announced. Is this the year when raising awareness of the event itself takes precedence over taste? More »
The Shape Of DIY Punk in Scotland
April 24, 2013 By
When it comes to DIY punk in Scotland, few are as involved at making things happen as Derrick Johnston. So he’s kindly agreed to bring us up to speed. Because let’s face it, what I know about the hardcore punk scene would fit on the back of a fucking stamp.More »
GONORTH 2013 Lineup + Links To Bands & Artists
April 23, 2013 By
Billed as “Scotland’s Leading Creative Industries Festival”, goNORTH has been championing Scottish music for many years. Today goNORTH 2013 announced the list of acts invited to this year’s showcase. More »
Future Library Podcast Episode 8: Rusty Hip
April 22, 2013 By
Latest episode of the excellent music themed podcast FUTURE LIBRARY is available for your listening pleasure. Episode 8 features Dundee’s Rusty Hip Collective talking to Alex and Kat.More »
Rusty Hip Collective Strengthens Dundee Music Scene
April 20, 2013 By
Alternative culture in previous decades was fuelled by printed fanzines. Making one required effort. Websites and music blogs don’t carry that same feeling of uniqueness. Why would they? You’re only ever one click away from another site. But just as it’s easier to ignore an email than a handwritten letter, printed zines can still serve a […]More »
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