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 »
Future Library Podcast #13 – Goodiepal
August 2, 2013 By
Who is Goodiepal? Fans of all things different and interesting will discover this Scandinavian electronica musician on the latest Future Library podcast. More »
Jetplane Landing – My Radio Heart – First Single from Don’t Try album
August 1, 2013 By
My Radio Heart is the first single from Jetplane Landing’s new album Don’t Try. In the words of N.I. music geek Johnny Reid, it is outstanding. As in, you could dislike this band and dislike this album but struggle to dislike this song. That’s how pop-tacular it is. Summer festival anthem ahoy! More »
Scottish Music News Roundup Because It’s One Of Those Days
July 31, 2013 By
As much as I prefer to focus on one artist, band or theme per post most of the time, today is not one of those days. Sitting on a train for nine hours will do that to you. Here’s a roundup of news and links to excellent tunes, gigs and press updates. More »
Gig Alert! Dundee Rock City Resumes Thursday 1st August
July 29, 2013 By
Football, etc. arrive from Houston TX to bring their sound to Dundee this week as part of a epic 5 band bill. Tour support comes from Nottingham’s Plaids. Did I mention it’s on Thursday? That’s practically the weekend already. More »
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