The Black Lips / The Hidden Masters

Aberdeen Lemon Tree

For many, The Needles have been Aberdeen’s biggest success story musically, since, well Geneva. So that may not be saying a lot, but The Needles, as many would agree are a fantastic band. Well, now lead vocalist Dave Dixon has a new band – The Hidden Masters – and to this reviewer, on only their second gig, they are the best new band in Scotland. more… “The Black Lips / The Hidden Masters”

Super Furry Animals

Glasgow Barrowlands

The last time Super Furry Animals played the Barrowlands, some three years ago they arrived on stage dressed in glow-in-the-dark space suits on a golf buggy to the theme tune of the A-Team. They then proceeded to play their latest album, Love Kraft in its entirety. more… “Super Furry Animals”

The National

Glasgow ABC

If there was a prize for a band deserving of much more commercial success than they currently enjoy, then The National would have to be one of the front runners. Formed in 1999 in Ohio, The National now have an impressive back catalogue of four albums and one EP. more… “The National”

Arcade Fire

Glasgow SECC

If seven days is a long time in politics then seven months is a longer time in music. March 2007 Arcade Fire played two nights at Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland Ballroom tonight they moved up to the big league with a show in the “Big Red Shed”. more… “Arcade Fire”

British Sea Power

Edinburgh Cabaret Voltaire

The path of rock’n’roll is littered with the ‘nearly was’ – bands who musically outstripped their peers but somehow, never quite had that commercial success that inferior acts enjoyed. more… “British Sea Power”

Carter USM

Glasgow Barrowlands

“And without any warning at all you’re suddenly a fat bastard….You fat bastard, you fat bastard, YOU FAT BASTARD.” more… “Carter USM”