Trail West
Thirsty Work
Trail West
Trail West release their fifth long-player, Thirsty Work, a month before their biggest headline gig at the O2 Academy in Glasgow. more… “Trail West”
Album reviews
Hamish Hawk
A Firmer Hand
So Recordings
Hamish Hawk’s latest album is by far his most personal yet more… “Hamish Hawk”
The Folk Implosion
Walk Thru Me
Joyful Noise
The Folk Implosion, Lou Barlow’s side project from his side project, are releasing their first album in 21 years. more… “The Folk Implosion”
Outblinker
Outblinker
GoldMold
These Glasgow-based electro-punks have been plying their trade on the road for eight years now, but this self-titled album is the first time they’ve committed to the long-player format. more… “Outblinker”
How To Swim
Bars 'n' Loners
Personal Hygiene
It must be that the continental sun is more of an inspiration than their native Glasgow to this multi-member act. more… “How To Swim”
ÜLV
Revenant
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Alex Botten has been making music for 30 years and under even more aliases. more… “ÜLV”
Neu Gestalt
Dreaming Serpents
Alex Tronic
With most music nowadays released disposably on streaming services, this Edinburgh act instead opt for a high concept album more… “Neu Gestalt”
Les Savy Fav
OUI, LSF
LSF
Since their loose hiatus following 2010’s Root for Ruin, Les Savy Fav’s reputation has continued to grow, especially as a must-see live band. more… “Les Savy Fav”
Crushed By Waves
More To Life
Self-released
Absolutely late to this party, but I guess there’s a reason this album has remained on my to-do-list for a considerable length of time more… “Crushed By Waves”
Six Organs of Admittance
Time Is Glass
Drag City
Ben Chasny (aka Six Organs of Admittance) has been mellowing out for a few years now, his current sound a far cry from his noisy early days or the experimental structures of his ‘Hexadic’ era. more… “Six Organs of Admittance”