Scottish indie gods The Pastels make an anticipated return to stage after a hiatus that has for a few years been spent planning and recording with their Japanese counterparts, Tenniscoats. more… “The Pastels / Tenniscoats ”
The Edinburgh boys of Cancel the Astronauts deliver five pop-perfect tracks in their energetic EP more… “Cancel The Astronauts”
Broken Records, the Edinburgh-based ensemble who have been commonly dubbed as the Scottish Arcade Fire, made their followers proud when they signed on to the 4AD label more… “Broken Records”
Barely over a year ago, this troupe played in the same venue but back then they were one record deal shy (they joined Camera Obscura on the 4AD label this month), the Broken Records buzz was a murmur, the crowd less sardined – all a stark contrast to the hullabaloo they’re clearly causing now.
more… “Broken Records”
Three local bands with a hot buzz, under the same roof, for what, a fiver? Easy answer. Could’ve been an uneventful Wednesday eve indeed but alas, t’was saved, firstly by none other than…Jesus. more… “Chutes / Come On Gang! / Jesus H Foxx”
Three local bands with a hot buzz, under the same roof, for a fiver? more… “Jesus H. Foxx / Come on Gang! / Chutes”
No band should ever have to share the stage with this Scottish fivesome who distinctively demand to be seen AND heard. more… “Modus”
Possibly no-one was left unaffected amongst the lucky lot that made it to the Glasgow Classic Grand for Andrew Bird tonight in the final festive days of the Triptych era. The sheer purity of this one man symphony leaves a few eyes tear-swollen in an atmosphere likened to one’s own living room. more… “Andrew Bird”
One thing that can be said of the Long Blondes is that they’ve retained all the glorious sass and spunk they’ve been adored for from the start. Their voice contains a respectable amount of the stuff of the early 80s that make the Ramones so damn irresistible. more… “Long Blondes”
This E.P is a few months early it seems. From the opening chords of this CD, it is obvious that is perfect music for listening to outdoors in the Summer and this is supported by the bright colours and rays of sunshine that dominate the sleeve. more… “Sara Lowes”