Future Library Podcast #15 packs in over an hour of Fat Goth chat. Part-nonsense, part total-nonsense. You might even hear a new Fat Goth song or two at forthcoming gigs with Torche and the ‘Human is not Alone‘ series of shows. More »
“Selling Out is down to Opportunity…”
August 12, 2013 By
“…obscurity is not a fucking badge!” So said Mclusky on album Mclusky Do Dallas. There I was pondering what to write about when a fully blown discussion on selling art appears on my Facebook timeline. Yeah yeah, marketing is evil but only when it’s on behalf of music or things you don’t enjoy or respect… More »
The Hazey Janes To Support Deacon Blue On UK Tour
August 11, 2013 By
Late 80s / early 90s pop faves Deacon Blue tour the UK in Sept 2013 with Dundee’s The Hazey Janes in support. Pop perfection! More »
All Aboard St. Kilda Mailboat!
August 10, 2013 By
Mischievous pop-art duo St. Kilda Mailboat are coming to Glasgow to save us all from drab indie rock and the electronica landfill. Olive Groove Records have put together a bill worthy of your hard earned overdraft. Pencil it in now. More »
Influences Hold Atlas:Empire Back On Somnus EP
August 9, 2013 By
Glasgow’s Atlas:Empire release their second EP Somnus this month. As with most post-hardcore influenced bands around town it’s less Drive Like Jehu and more super polished in its approach. More »
Council Homes Destruction Provides Inspiration
August 8, 2013 By
The word experimental has become almost meaningless in the context of describing new music and bands. In fact, it should be reserved for music that invokes a genuine sense of WHAT THE FUCK? or else we’re doing it a disservice. Homes, Gone Forever by A Small Glass Ghost shows experimental the respect it deserves. More »
Future Library Podcast #14: Fraser Simpson
August 7, 2013 By
Professional video game audio artist Ross Nicoll chatted to Alex on the Future Library podcast not so long ago. On the latest edition, musician and games designer Fraser Simpson talks about his band Laeto, supporting Snow Patrol to big audiences, and his take on freemium and micro transactions. More »
5 Reasons To See The Murderburgers in Dundee
August 6, 2013 By
Have you seen The Murderburgers live yet? If ever there was a time to get overly excited about Scottish three chord punk, it’s now. This month there’s a quality line-up at Duke’s Corner on Saturday August 17th. More »
Turning Plates and The Wicked Game
August 5, 2013 By
If social media updates are to be believed, Glasgow band Turning Plates are currently recording their next release. With influences ranging from Iron and Wine to Chris Isaak (!), there’s definitely something curious ahead. Here’s a few words about what they sound like.More »
Live Review: Texas is the Reason, First & Last Scottish Gig 02.08.13
August 4, 2013 By
LIVE REVIEW: Texas is the Reason played their first and last ever Scottish show this week as part of their farewell tour. As much as I love them on record, on this showing they’re no Braid. More »
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