The Grim Northern Social
Watch Out For The Spies / Urban Pressure
self-released
This was the final crack at glory for Lanarkshire’s most criminally underrated, now defunct group. more… “The Grim Northern Social”
23 years young, Uni Graduate loving dossing about going to gigs.
Love football as well.
Oh, and lager too, in dangerously high amounts.
I'm not a complex character.
Stephen Fretwell
Glasgow Classic Grand
22nd October 07
Scunthorpe’s finest ghosted unnoticed into Glasgow tonight, the majority of the place blissfully unaware that one of the country’s premier singer-songwriters had descended upon their fortunate city. more… “Stephen Fretwell”
The Harrisons
Glasgow King Tut's
30th September 07
With a huge glut of bands sprouting from the soils of every dingy venue in the UK, it is starting to become a lottery which bands make the step up to selling out venues. more… “The Harrisons”
Paul Weller / Graham Coxon
This Old Town
Regal
The phrase ‘supergroup’ can get bandied around too easily these days, but if the dictionary was illustrated this lot would have their faces right next to that particular tag. more… “Paul Weller / Graham Coxon”
Crowded House
Time on Earth
Parlophone
Yawn. About as exciting as their native New Zealand, surely a band can recognise when they have overstayed their welcome. more… “Crowded House”
Loney, Dear
Saturday Waits
This is reminiscent of Joni Mitchell at her most carefree, the kind of blissful musical arrangement the peace and love generation frothed over. more… “Loney, Dear”
Shack
Time Machine - the best of...
Sour Mash
If there was ever a band that had due cause to believe fate was conspiring against them making music, Shack would have you in tears with the tales of their career pendulum. more… “Shack”
Dodgy – interview with Nigel Clark
November sees the return of Brit-rockers Dodgy for a small comeback tour which include two dates at Glasgow’s Carling Academy. It’s been a decade since former frontman Nigel Clark parted ways with the rest of the group, and here he answers questions on the acrimonious split, and the opportunity to bring the Mighty Dodgy vibe back to the airwaves. more… “Dodgy – interview with Nigel Clark”
The Shermans
Calling it Wrong
Platform
This lot have been gathering a bit of press lately, with a track appearing on Sky Sports Soccer AM, and appear to have built themselves a solid fan base despite this being their debut single release. more… “The Shermans”
The Down & Outs
Julie Andrews
Social Club
Why does everyone sound the same these days? The Down & Outs are pleasant enough, nice little catchy chorus, upbeat riff more… “The Down & Outs”