Bob Mould Band

Glasgow ABC

The drummers’ union will be up in arms, but how could a percussionist ever write songs? Keeping the guitarist and singer in time is, surely, the most important function. So, no surprise that in Husker Du’s long career, all the good tunes were written by guitarist Bob Mould. more… “Bob Mould Band”

Joy Division: The Movie

on general release now

WIth a rock biopic (Control) just onto DVD, it’s curious that we should suddenly see a ‘proper’ documentary about the band that launched a thousand dark overcoats in the eighties, and a wave of copyists – spearheaded by Interpol and Editors – in the past couple of years. more… “Joy Division: The Movie”

Ulrich Schnauss

Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms

Reports of the demise of Edinburgh’s gig scene are, it seems, premature and unfounded. Well, judging by the 200 souls crammed into the Voodoo Room anyway. The venue does, it’s said, attract decent regular crowds, but nothing like this, surely. more… “Ulrich Schnauss”

The Twilight Sad

The Twilight Sad headline the opening show of the 4 at the Carnegie Hall. With an acclaimed album under their belts, the Glasgow-based 4-piece are bringing their darkly epic brand of rock to Dunfermline for the first time. more… “The Twilight Sad”

Paul Haig

Paul Haig has been something of a stranger to the stage of late, despite his work as a recording artist spanning almost 30years. Thanks to namechecks received by the likes of Franz Ferdinand, legendary Scots art punks Josef K have received a recent rebirth. more… “Paul Haig”

Frightened Rabbit

Choosing FIfe

Frightened Rabbit have come – or gone – a long way since they first entered is this music?’s radar (cropping up when reviewed supporting other itm? favourite Kid Carpet, then getting the full-feature treatment in issue 23 in September 2006, trainspotters). more… “Frightened Rabbit”

Tigerfest arrives!

star-studded lineup announced

It’s nearly May which means that Tigerfest 08 is almost upon us – the annual month of music which prides itself on its exciting and eclectic music policy, and although centring on Fife, brings together a network of promoters and venues across Scotland to promote a quality lineup. more… “Tigerfest arrives!”