Breabach
A Gaelic force
with James Lindsay
Almost two decades together has brought success after success for Scottish folk band Breabach. more… “Breabach”
Features
The Dream Syndicate
True confessions
with Steve Wynn
The Dream Syndicate hit Glasgow in March for two shows at the Hug & Pint, their first ever in Scotland, as part of a ten date UK tour. more… “The Dream Syndicate”
Talisk
“It’s like David Guetta’s answer to folk music”
From acoustic to electro trad - Mohsen Amini on how Talisk’s sound has evolved
Hearing the words Scottish folk music or traditional music automatically creates an image of sit-down recitals with bagpipes, clàrsaches and fiddles. more… “Talisk”
Albums of the Year 2022
the final countdown
as voted by is this music?'s writing team
As is becoming a Hogmanay tradition, here’s is this music?’s writers’ chart for 2022. more… “Albums of the Year 2022”
Rev Magnetic
Gloaming and roaming
with Luke Sutherland
To followers of the current music scene music he will be known as frontman of Rev Magnetic more… “Rev Magnetic”
Lush life
Miki Berenyi
out of Lush / Piroshka
Pop into any bookshop nowadays and you’ll probably come across an array of autobiographies of ’90s indie pop stars more… “Lush life”
Believe the hype: The Great Western
A world of music comes to Glasgow
this 12th November
PR hyperbole is all-too-common when music promoters attempt to make their events stand out among what seems like – despite these cash-strapped times – a busier-than-ever live calendar. more… “Believe the hype: The Great Western”
Angel Olsen / Tomberlin
Angel Olsen brings her countrified new/old sound to Edinburgh for the first time
at Edinburgh's Usher Hall
This October, Angel Olsen brings her countrified new/old sound to Edinburgh for the first time. more… “Angel Olsen / Tomberlin”
Electronically Connected
The best of Scotland's emerging electronic music
all on the bill at Connect 2022
Electronic fans can immerse themselves in music from the Scottish scene’s most promising musicians at Connect Festival next weekend more… “Electronically Connected”
Fringe benefits
Edinburgh's music scene comes alive in August
with 432 Presents
The Edinburgh Fringe returns in full bloom this August. more… “Fringe benefits”