
Last time Braid played Glasgow was over ten years ago with The Get Up Kids. They’ve influenced countless bands since then and this was a rare opportunity to see them in the flesh. Could the headliners live up to the billing? More »

Last time Braid played Glasgow was over ten years ago with The Get Up Kids. They’ve influenced countless bands since then and this was a rare opportunity to see them in the flesh. Could the headliners live up to the billing? More »

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 »
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Andy and you've found my blog. Once in a halley's comet I'll help a noisy band release a record like Bronto Skylift or die! die! die! but it doesn't happen very often. These days I mostly blog about the Scottish underground music scene. 'Creative Minds' is a series of posts on mental health because ignorance & hypocrisy grind my gears. Saying hello on Twitter is the best way to reach me. If there's a gig or record you think I'd like then drop me a line.

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 »
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