SXSW 2014 Videos, Cloud Sounds, Cairn String Quartet

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Watch videos of those selected for SXSW 2014, listen to what The Skinny reckon is hot, and pencil in gig dates for next week. Turn those speakers up!  More »

Fugazi Feature On UK Art-Rock Compilation

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HUMAN IS NOT ALONE is three charity concerts and a compilation uniting the UK DIY music scene in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Today they announced the tracklisting and it is a tasty one including FUGAZI and more.  More »

How Do You Write A Song?

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To learn a craft it helps to watch a master craftsman. How much you can teach art and self-expression to achieve greatness is an academic debate I’m ill-equipped to write about. However, I’d be surprised if you weren’t inspired by seeing RM Hubbert and Craig B of The Unwinding Hours play live.  More »

July 10th Post: Leaving The Lights On

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Posting at 2am means I’ve missed my daily deadline but today’s roundup is packed with useful music news including two T in the Park 2013 previews. Discover more new music here.  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 »