Creative Minds: Life, Love, Death and Jaffa Cakes

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Stephen Fry forgot the first rule of Cyclothymia Club. If he keeps this up people might start to understand that life is temporary, jaffa cakes are forever.  More »

Future Library Podcast #11 with Lucky Dragons

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In this episode Kat and Alex talk to Luke and Sarah of LA based duo Lucky Dragons. This is Future Library podcast #11. You can subscribe to the series on iTunes, or listen to it either on alonetone.com or here on this site.  More »

Songs in the Key of Fife by Vic Galloway, Book Available August 1st

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Enjoy the Summer alternative festival season with tales of the journey others made to get there. ‘Songs in the key of Fife’ adds another vital layer to Scottish music heritage. This new book by Vic Galloway is released August 1st.  More »

Small Ukulele, Big Hearts

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I’ve cobbled together a post out of Nyla’s Ukulele, Cat Green Bike, Kimya Dawson, and Conor McAteer. There may be a vague point to it. Especially when communication often gets lost in a barrage of loud noise.  More »

This Is Just A Warm Up Post (An Ode To Unsigned Bands)

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This is a “warm up” post for a much more important readership. Today I am giving both barrels to unsigned bands who play warm up shows. You, and possibly your management, brought this on yourselves.   More »

Ghost Mice Bring Experimental Folk To Dundee, Mon 24 June

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »