SAY Awards
Glasgow Barrowland
Thursday June 19th
At Glasgow’s legendary Barrowland venue, Young Fathers were voted as makers of the best album of 2013 more… “SAY Awards”
Leader
Puts it in the category for the ‘main’ feature on the front. The most recently posted one is the one that will show
The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler
A voyage of discovery
Words and pictures by Andrew McKenna
We caught up with the cast of ‘The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler’ for a brief chat about their new play. more… “The Beautiful Cosmos of Ivor Cutler”
Taking on the touts
why I put together a petition
Words: Ed Jupp
Like many people, I tried and failed to get tickets for Kate Bush live in London when they went on sale recently. It was annoying, frustrating and just one of those things. I’m not the only person who never thought I’d see her live – and had hopes briefly raised when the dates were announced. more… “Taking on the touts”
In the Studio with Culann
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Words and images by David P. Scott
On an anonymous South Lanarkshire industrial estate sits Chem 19 Studios, birthplace of many a masterpiece from feted Glasgow label Chemikal Underground alongside others. more… “In the Studio with Culann”
The McCarrons
Production values
Questions by Mark Rodwell
A three piece indie/rock band from Halifax, The McCarrons are a band on the up. Influenced by the greatest of Brit rock and indie, their debut album ‘Whatever Next’ is on its way soon more… “The McCarrons”
Vladimir
Dark, Happy Music
by David P Scott
Mark Twain is often misquoted as saying, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Although he never uttered these words, he would have been no stranger to the sentiment more… “Vladimir”
Casual Sex
Kissing and making up
with Sam Smith
Despite their cheeky moniker, Glasgow’s Casual Sex boast a huge sense of charm and intrigue. more… “Casual Sex”
is this music? top albums
- of 2013
the writers' choices
The votes of over 30 is this music? writers have been cast, and without further ado, we bring you the collated ‘best’ albums of 2013. more… “is this music? top albums”
The June Brides
The Stories Continue...
Phil Wilson interviewed
The June Brides initially existed for such a very short period between 1983 and 1986 but achieved a great deal in that initial burst of activity. more… “The June Brides”
The Mirror Trap
The New Forgotten Generation
Words: David P Scott
The Mirror Trap describe themselves as ‘bound together by a love of music, ideas and romanticism’. more… “The Mirror Trap”