Conquering Animal Sound

Glasgow Captain’s Rest

I don’t know if I’m getting ahead of myself but the past two months seem to be hinting at a great year for music, especially in Scotland. To the lengthening tapestry of innovative and accomplished acts drawing the world’s (or at least the internet’s) attention to our drizzly corner of the globe, we can now add Conquering Animal Sound. more… “Conquering Animal Sound”

John Grant

Celtic Connections @ St Andrews In The Square

I’d never been to St Andrews before. It’s a pretty little church built in the 18th century to accommodate the spiritual needs of the neighbouring tobacco lords. more… “John Grant”

A Night of Celtronika

Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Tonight was a welcome breath of fresh air in the Celtic Connections schedule. Curated by intriguing musical character Future Pilot AKA, it was designed to showcase a collision between traditional Scottish influences and electronic innovation more… “A Night of Celtronika”

Hadestown

Celtic Connections @ Glasgow Old Fruitmarket

Tonight we witness something very special; one of a handful of UK performances of Hadestown, the folk opera developed over the past 4 years by Anaïs Mitchell and a host of helpers from Vermont, USA. more… “Hadestown”

Ani DiFranco

Celtic Connections @ Glasgow ABC

Neo-folkie, songwriter, activist, indie mogul and all-round right-on lady, Ani DiFranco stands alone onstage tonight. With just an acoustic guitar strapped neatly over her shoulder she could not be more prepared. more… “Ani DiFranco”

Micah P Hinson

And The Pioneer Saboteurs

Reformed delinquent Micah P Hinson’s new record is a somewhat gloomy affair, vaguely intended as a concept album exploring the degradation of the American Dream in Obama’s USA more… “Micah P Hinson”