Plaid is over played. Tonight, after a huge year of events in 2010, those interested in the future of music – rather than beards and scared rodents – are assembling. more… “We Are Glas”
When you are on friendly terms with up-and-coming musicians who actually talk to you online from time to time, then the opportunity to interview these lovely people becomes a natural occurrence. more… “Admiral Fallow”
For anyone who witnessed their collaboration at 2009’s Celtic Connections – now a fertile breeding ground for the new and unexpected in pop – there would have been a sense of “why did they not think of this before?” more… “Jonny”
Scotland has an undeniably rich musical heritage and arguably they don’t come any finer than Selkirk’s own, Frightened Rabbit. more… “Frightened Rabbit”
‘Seminal’ is a much-used (or abused) term, particularly when refering to indie bands whose influence and namechecking by their successors far outweighs their success at the time. So we take care when throwing around such terms. more… “Scars”
It’s the start of a new year which means countless music journos telling you which bands will be big this year and why you should be listening to them. more… “Kitty The Lion”
At only thirty-eight, Melissa Auf der Maur has seen and experienced more than most people do in their lifetime.
more… “Melissa Auf der Maur”
Relaying his youth in Brisbane’s deep north, Robert Forster – the supposedly angst-devoured half of Australia’s Go Betweens – sounds amicably debonair. more… “Go-Betweens”
First impressions often prove right. So the distinct nautical air that Thirty Pounds of Bone’s music exudes is confirmed in a chat with the Shetland-originated act. more… “Thirty Pounds of Bone”
The votes have been counted, and we can now reveal the Album of the Year for 2010 as voted for by is this music? writers… more… “is this music? albums 2010”