Alyth – People Like Me
Alyth - People Like Me
A record which has been truly hewn out of Scottish spirit and nationalism, this, Alyth’s second long playing release, is a true flower of Scotland.
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Two takes on 1990s’ Kicks
1990s
Here we go again, it’s two takes on the same album. Because we’re exciting like that.
Take One by Kirstie McCrum:
Although they have been hailed by many – including influential Rough Trade bods – as the future of music, the very charm of Scotrock combo 1990s is that they sound, well, a bit like the past.
Franz Ferdinand – Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand
Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand have been getting ready for today’s release of their third album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand: 12 tracks of “strong, jerky movements” with a “dirtier, nighttime vibe,” as described by Alex Kapranos (vocals/guitar/keys) at a recent press conference held in London.
“It’s just one big sex metaphor, the dance floor,” says Paul Thomson (drums/guitar), and this dance floor is a central theme to the album. … Continue Reading
Win tickets to see The View near you…
The View
Scottish indie heroes The View are heading out on a UK tour in support of their second album, the soon-to-be-unleashed Which Bitch?.
Eddi Reader – Sings The Songs Of Robert Burns
Eddi Reader - Sings The Songs Of Robert Burns
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One of the most comforting things about truly talented artists is their ability to ally themselves with any musical style going as long as they feel that it is right for them at the time. Take Eddi Reader. Her career, spanning more than 25 years, has seen her put in spells with artists as diverse as Gang Of Four and Eurythmics, not to mention a star turn at the head of Fairground Attraction, and yet is still being seen today as one of Scotland’s most enduring and captivating female vocalists. … Continue Reading
Frightened Rabbit – ‘Last Tango In Brooklyn’
Frightened Rabbit - The Midnight Organ Fight
It is getting terribly hard to pigeonhole music these days. Alright, bands don’t like it. After all, why should they be forced into a niche with some other people who have similar haircuts or a female bassist too? They spend their time making art which is built to be unique and interesting in its own right, and they deserve some respect for their wishes. … Continue Reading
Glasvegas – A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
Glasvegas - A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
Christmas records are a real curse on the music world. Take an artist who has previously confirmed themselves as a chart big-hitter and watch them compromise their ideals for a song with 15 mentions of ‘Rudolph’. As a fan, it’s disheartening, and not a little embarrassing. As an artist, it’s a pension, because after all, there are only so many Christmas records out there, right? … Continue Reading
The View announce tour and new album
Scottish indie-rockers The View are set to release their second LP, Which Bitch? on Monday February 2nd 2009, and are complementing it with a tour. … Continue Reading
Franz Ferdinand introduce new single and remix competition
Emerging from the doldrums, everyone’s favourite indie disco-types Franz Ferdinand have announced the details of a new release – ‘Ulysses’ will be released on Domino on January 19th 2009, a week before their third album is made available. … Continue Reading
Exclusive teasers from The View’s documentary
The View's '5Rebbecca's'
Hot on the heels of their latest single, the gramatically terrifying ’5Rebbecca’s’, Dundee darlings The View are releasing a documentary, Dryburgh Style.
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