U.S. experimental folk duo Ghost Mice play Dundee on Monday 24th June. It’s been quite a few years since I caught them last – so this gig is a must-see! And I’ve updated this post due to a rookie error which one or two of you may have spotted.More »
Rusty Hip Collective Print Zine #2 Launch Night
June 22, 2013 By
PREVIEW: Rusty Hip Collective Print Zine #2 launch night is at Tin Roof, Dundee on Friday 5th July. Performing that evening is The Ian Macaulay Trio, Stefan Blomeier & Claire, and Min Diesel. Find out more and get involved!More »
Unique Talent RM Hubbert Wins SAYaward 2013
June 21, 2013 By
Best Scottish album award, SAYaward 2013, was won by RM Hubbert for album 13 Lost and Found. He openly talked about his mental health to STV and explained how he uses his creativity to keep focused. More »
Glasgow Psych Fest 2013 This Weekend
June 20, 2013 By
Glasgow’s psychedelic movement celebrates this weekend with live bands over two days including one of my recent faves, HIS NAME IS CODEINE. That’s reason enough to write a preview. More »
Punk Rock Alert! The Murderburgers Join Asian Man Records
June 19, 2013 By
Scottish pop-punk band THE MURDERBURGERS are well known in the underground punk scene. Later this year they’ll release new album “these are only problems” with the potential to reach a whole new set of fans globally. More »
Art vs. The Hits: Lucky Dragons, Low, NoMeansNo
June 18, 2013 By
Pushing the creative envelope is becoming more difficult as reunion and album-in-full tours grow in popularity. Let’s dive into the debate – and don’t forget Lucky Dragons play Dundee July 1st.More »
Take The Skitters Bowling, Take Them Bowling
June 17, 2013 By
Gig tickets stacking up, more still to buy, and a not-so-new band I’ve just heard. It’s been one of those days where fuzzy logic takes over. If you tolerate this, then your rebel skitters will be next. Oh, and Lucky Dragons play Dundee courtesy of Cry Parrot promotions!More »
The Return Of Jetplane Landing
June 16, 2013 By
JETPLANE LANDING is back in action with new album “Don’t Try”. The hipsters won’t like it but in Mad Max territory they like their bands not to be afraid of rocking out. Between Refused and Les Savy Fav is a destination carved out over three previous albums which spells HONESTLY, WE DON’T GIVE A FUCK. More »
GIANT FANG Play First Ever Live Show for Aqualung Single Launch
June 15, 2013 By
Adjective-driven synth pop from GIANT FANG missed out on the name dropping during the recent piece on Discopolis and Scottish pop. With new single Aqualung launching next Thursday, being less shit than The Temper Trap is reason enough to get the highlighter pen out.More »
Big Deal, Garden of Elks @ Broadcast, Glasgow 13th June
June 14, 2013 By
LIVE REVIEW: Indie slackers Big Deal evoke the spirit of Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr with a poppier delivery while band members Underwood and Costelloe sing in unison. They’re like the physical embodiment of the song 1979. If only we could do something about the tumbleweed. More »
