In the inner sanctums of the Oran Mor of Glasgow’s West End, amidst heads of wild game and portraits of stately women from an era long gone, I sat with Noah Lennox talking about fruit spread. Strawberry Jam to be precise. more… “Animal Collective”
The unforgettably-named Glasvegas have arrived and are set to sweep all before them in 2008 with their swirling retro pop soundscapes married with dark tales of love and violence against a backdrop of deprivation. more… “Glasvegas”
The Electric Soft Parade’s Tom White admits to feeling nervous during tonight’s gig. “I’m trying to play guitar and sing but at the same time I’m thinking about that fucking projector running at the back of the room and hoping it’s all in time.” more… “Electric Soft Parade”
Not an MTV 2 viewer? Never mind, you’d be unlikely to see many of these videos there anyway! However, you can watch our wee video channel to help you decide on the best video of 2007. more… “itm video vote”
It seemed a gargantuan task. Taking on X-Factor winners, whoever they might be, in a battle for good against evil, socialism versus capitalism, the Scottish cult indie musician versus a global terror perpetuated by Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell. more… “Malcolm Middleton”
An interview with a musician can go very bad, very fast. The artist can show disdain for your questions, you in general, or have more interest in consuming drugs than actually talking.
more… “The Raveonettes”
Mention Mogwai to any discerning music fan and a slow smile will creep across their face. For over ten years the Bellshill boys have slain audiences across the world with their brand of post-rock, by turns visceral and beautiful they have remained critical darlings for over a decade. more… “Rock Action”
Once Dundee was famous for producing jute, jam and journalism – now it seems it principle claims to fame are producing computer games, music magazines and kick-ass alternative music. The city that brought you Lemmings, Grand Theft Auto and Clash Magazine is currently in the throes of a musical revolution. more… “Dundee – City of Discovery”
The world of pop is littered with stories of corruption – Alan Freed, the Pistols at #2… Scottish music’s tale of underhand dealings is less earth-shattering, though the tale of a certain act whose chart rigging scheme saw them buy so many copies of a single that the local Megastore’s stock went into minus figures is a particular favourite. more… “Cruiser”
‘Tartan’ and ‘Clef’
….are words many Indie Musicians’ would rarely utter in the same sentence, unless harking back to Archie Gemmell and school music lessons. However the 2007 ‘Tartan Clef Music Awards’, with Biffy Clyro, Idlewild, Gun, Franz Ferdinand and new boys The Law proved without a doubt this event is every bit as cool as a low slung Les Paul and shades indoors – yes people those are still cool if you’re rocknroll enough to pull it off…