The Breeders
Glasgow O2 ABC
Monday June 17th
A delighted crowd of pining grunge fans of ‘various’ ages gather to go back in time, 20 years since the band’s exceptional platinum second album, Last Splash, was first released. more… “The Breeders”
A delighted crowd of pining grunge fans of ‘various’ ages gather to go back in time, 20 years since the band’s exceptional platinum second album, Last Splash, was first released. more… “The Breeders”
A day to celebrate record stores and all their delightful wares and in Edinburgh’s case, their unwavering support of Scottish bands, signed and unsigned. more… “Star Wheel Press / Emily Scott / The Last Battle”
Sigur Ros are currently on an “indefinite hiatus” – and this is a very sad thing. However, it thankfully leaves the door open a smidgen for them to sneak back in when their desire to create even more unbelievable beauty compels them back on tour and into the studio. more… “Sigur Ros: ‘Inni’ screening / Withered Hand / Meursault”
In its fourth year and already knocking socks off some of its rival fringe shows and lineups, Retreat is indeed a treat to the eyes and ears after many nights of disappointing theatre, mediocre comedy and numerous ‘free’ displays of entertainment so far this month. more… “Retreat! IV”
An experiment in music journalism for 4 year olds. A risky business at the best of times. Is Mick Cooke really ready for his harshest critic yet? How will the standard of critique compare to ITM? usual standards? more… “Too Many Cookes”
Each album cover is hand printed using letterpress and woodcuts and it’s this attention to detail that has served Star Wheel Press well in their first ventures to the market, bringing a unique twist on alternative folk music. more… “Star Wheel Press”
Trying to write an honest interview whilst still maintaining that elusive sense of ITM? cool… Sorry Flashguns, I was too busy getting caught up in a faux-burlesque night at Fat Sams to see your full set, sad but true. more… “Dananananaykroyd / Kid Adrift / Flashguns”
So what do you need to know about Charles Douglas? Yes it sounds like Lou Reed and New York runs right through it, and Moe Tucker herself produced the album more… “Charles Douglas”
An emotional tribute to his mother, this debut album is a touching collection of folk and pop tunes, which could appropriately be called lullabies? more… “Ali Murray”
An attempt perhaps to move further from the Belle and Sebastian comparisons and more into electro pop territory, Bearsuit are keen to firmly plant themselves in the middle of a 2010 scenario. more… “Bearsuit”