We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday vs. Punk Routine Perfectionism

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Daily updates on hold until July 27th with a Braid live review. Like one of those TV episodes where they recycle clips of old shows, I’ll take a moment to pick favourites from the last few months of blogging. Although if you’re asking me if the honeymoon period is over, my reply is always the […]More »

Future Library Podcast #12: Laptop Music, Art and Bands Called Sugar

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In this episode Kat and Alex talk to Norah Lorway and Shaun Blezard. This is Future Library podcast #12. You can subscribe to the series on iTunes, or listen to it either on alonetone.com or here on this site. You might hear something you weren’t expecting.  More »

BBC Introducing at T in the Park 2013

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Credit where it’s due. BBC Introducing stage at T in the Park 2013 means we can all enjoy live clips without enduring the downsides of festival antics. WARNING! Contains a link to Fat Goth playing TITP.   More »

Except For Reviewers In Scotland: A Fight You Can’t Win EP

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New EP release from A Fight You Can’t Win picked up national press in Kerrang! Shame they pigeonholed them as Grunge Punk. They could be so much more.  More »

Music Language Festival 2013 compilation

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Leftfield and experimental art is the order of the day with acts like In Posterface so I’ve squeezed in an unrelated clip of The Hazey Janes to maintain balance in the force. Spain loved The Zephrys too y’know.  More »

R.I.P. Cerwyss O’Hare

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Very sad news. A talented lady and mother of two, Cerwyss O’Hare, has passed away.  More »

July 10th Post: Leaving The Lights On

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Posting at 2am means I’ve missed my daily deadline but today’s roundup is packed with useful music news including two T in the Park 2013 previews. Discover more new music here.  More »

Music Language Festival 2013: Yet Another Underground Shindig

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Cry Parrot’s Music Language Festival 2013 takes place on 6-7th Sept in various Glasgow venues featuring more Scottish creative talent. £14 gets you a weekend pass and is likely to offer excellent value for money.  More »

Rusty Hip’s Second Print Zine Enjoys Successful Launch

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Local arts space Tin Roof and musicians collective Rusty Hip are working together to give Dundee a much needed boost. If you can create something this successful after only two events then the future looks bright indeed. More »

“Human Is Not Alone” Campaign – In Support Of Sufferers With Cancer

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From September 19th-21st 2013, discover three charity concerts & a compilation uniting the UK DIY music scene in support of The Marie Curie Trust. Please read and share this info.  More »