TRNSMT Festival
Glasgow Green
Saturday July 9th 2022
BM opted for a Saturday only ticket for this one, the bill looking the most attractive of the three days. more… “TRNSMT Festival”
Gig reviews
OFF is on – festival preview
Katowice, Poland
Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August 2022
It’s been three long years but everyone’s patience has been duly rewarded with a very fine summer festival season. more… “OFF is on – festival preview”
Heelapalooza
Middlesbrough Play Brew Tap Room
Saturday 18th June 2022
Held in the unique surroundings of the Play Brew Taproom in Middlesbrough, this was the perfect way to spend a Saturday; an eclectic mix of bands, a wide and varied selection of craft beers and pizza, THIS was Heelapalooza 2022. more… “Heelapalooza”
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie / Calum Easter / Lola in Slacks
Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
Friday June 17th 2022
What a great lineup this was, for the Mackenzies’ long overdue return to the Barras more… “Goodbye Mr Mackenzie / Calum Easter / Lola in Slacks”
1990s / Brenda
Glasgow Stereo
Saturday June 11th 2022
A Last Night From Glasgow gig is always a guarantee of quality… more… “1990s / Brenda”
Bob Mould
Glasgow Oran Mor
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Bob Mould is a man in a hurry. more… “Bob Mould”
Snail Mail
Glasgow QMU
Friday 24th June 2022
The Goon Sax are relatively silky on record, but live there’s a post-punk bite to them (perhaps not helped by the mixing of the bass), which works once they settle in. more… “Snail Mail”
Tribes / Tempe
Glasgow King Tut's
Monday 21st June 2022
Almost-local band Tempe were handed the responsibility of kicking things off for returning heroes Tribes. more… “Tribes / Tempe”
Let’s Rock Scotland
Dalkeith Country Park
Saturday June 18th
In the week before Glastonbury takes over our screens and indeed lives, it’s easy to forget that other festivals are available. more… “Let’s Rock Scotland”
Dry Cleaning / The Bug Club / Future Get Down / Girl Ray / M(h)aol / Buffet Lunch / CLOUDS Harp Quartet
Hidden Door @ Edinburgh Old Royal High School
Thursday 16th June 2022
Regardless of what performances are on any given day, this edition of Hidden Door is a brilliant showcase of what makes it so worthwhile. more… “Dry Cleaning / The Bug Club / Future Get Down / Girl Ray / M(h)aol / Buffet Lunch / CLOUDS Harp Quartet”