Today’s post was going to be about the death of the music messageboard but it’s already after 9pm and if I aim for anything that broad it’ll take days to write. This post-a-day habit is coming along nicely. So instead I’ll write about two bands I’ve seen live. One new and one not so new. More »
Shit the bed, it’s May 1st! The sun is shining outside so let’s talk about a band perfect for Summer. Grab a six-pack of Corona, a sun lounger and a hat, and let’s get away from the daily grind. There will be plenty of time for introspective post-rock noodlings when it’s dark and rainy tomorrow. Let’s give […]More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
