The Ex-Men
Famous
Flowers in the Dustbin
Well phew, cor, and all that. This is a bit in one’s face, especially the “c*** on tap” line, and it’s not Coke. more… “The Ex-Men”
The Gaa Gaa’s
Voltaire
The Playground
A squally tune, a bit like ‘House of Jealous Lovers’ vs Bauhaus – this is ok, a good funk bass workout more… “The Gaa Gaa’s”
Chickenhawk
Modern Bodies
Brew
Oh my goodness, this is loud and furious – is it metal? not sure, but it is mental for sure more… “Chickenhawk”
A Band Called Quinn
Here's to Us
Tromolo
I’d have to say that I am a fan of ABCQ and their sometimes thankless quest of foisting glamorous electropop on the undeserving masses more… “A Band Called Quinn”
Weather Barn
Park Hands
Kittiwake
This is a debut single from an Aberdeen outfit (formerly Cast of the Capital, I’m informed more… “Weather Barn”
Grinderman
Glasgow Barrowland
Tuesday 28th September
It has been almost ten years since Mr Cave trod the Barrowland stage, on the “No More Shall We Part” tour I think, since when the Bad Seeds have favoured the more cavernous environs of the Carling/O2. more… “Grinderman”
Fever Ray
Glasgow O2 ABC
Monday 6th September
The venue is around 80-90% full on a Monday night – post festival season, that’s quite a turnout. more… “Fever Ray”
Wilco
Glasgow Barrowland
Thursday 16th September
An almost full Barrowlands witnessed an overdue return to Glasgow by American alt.rock (although this moniker was straining slightly on this evening’s evidence) combo Wilco more… “Wilco”
!!!
Strange Weather, Isn't It?
Warp
Allegedly the “Berlin” album, with a big undercurrent of mid period Talking Heads/Shriekback/Chic heavy bass and guitar riffs more… “!!!”
Neil Sturgeon & The Infomaniacs
Break Me
Buzzwagon Beat
This single gallops along good-naturedly enough but is nothing that you haven’t heard before. more… “Neil Sturgeon & The Infomaniacs”