Biffy Clyro

Storm Thorgerson

30 Apr 2009

Born in 1944, Storm Thorgerson’s childhood would not have been thought unusual were it not that he went to school with Roger Waters and Syd Barrett. ‘Roger and I had two connections, one of which was through our mothers, who happened to be pals, and…

Film You Instead shot at music festival - David Mackenzie interview

Hallam Foe and Young Adam director on making a film at T in the Park

18 Feb 2011

David Mackenzie, director of Hallam Foe and Young Adam, discusses his new movie You Instead, a rock'n'roll romcom that aims to capture the excitement of T in the Park.

Biffy Clyro - Only Revolution

And evolution too chaps?

16 Oct 2009

It’s all making sense now with Biffy Clyro, since Muse showed that you didn’t need to follow the entirely conventional path and attain rock band enormodome status. And it’s not like with the demise of Oasis there will be a flood of rock geeks filling up…

Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5 and Mumford & Sons announced for RockNess 2012

Justice, Metronomy, Noah & the Whale and Death in Vegas also confirmed

26 Jan 2012

Scottish rock titans Biffy Clyro and dance kingpins Justice and Deadmaus have been announced as acts set to play RockNess 2012. The festival which will take place at Dores on the banks of Loch Ness on Fri 8–Sun 10 Jun, will also feature performances…

The Hot 100 2008

11 Dec 2008

It’s been a helluva year. 2008 has been a time of significant global change, socially, politically and culturally, with Scotland no exception. So here, for your delectation, is The List’s pick of the 100 people, places and things that rocked our world…

The Hot 100 2010 - Mark Millar, Kevin Bridges and Alasdair Gray take top 3 spots

Our annual chart of the people from Scotland being interesting, successful and creative

16 Dec 2010

The Hot 100 is a list of Scots who’ve made a sizeable creative splash in 2010. It includes musicians, artists, writers, actors, fashion designers, technological innovators, shop owners, festival directors, record label heads and one mad cyclist.

Twin Atlantic - ABC Glasgow, Wed 29 Jul 2009

11 Aug 2009

Twin Atlantic are one of Scotland’s buzz bands. The Glaswegians have already notched up an enviable list of support slots, including with our very own Biffy Clyro, and have been handpicked to open for the Smashing Pumpkins. And tonight, they’ve been…

Biffy Clyro

22 May 2007

It seemed like a good idea at the time. The Golden Tower is a tall structure not unlike a stunted Big Ben with a row of seats strung around it. It looks like a lot less of a drop than you think even when you’re stranded several hundred feet up, legs…

Kerrang! Tour 2007

Kerrang! Tour 2007 featuring Biffy Clyro, The Bron

9 Jan 2007

ROCK An army of kohl-eyed kids may shake their dyed fringes in disagreement, but rock music these days isn’t just about American emo. By way of proof our nation’s beloved Biffy Clyro return, taking time out from working on their forthcoming fourth…

Biffy Clyro's Gwyneth inspiration

Music Gossip

4 Jan 2012

Biffy Clyro's next album will be like a musical version of Gwyneth Paltrow film 'Sliding Doors'." The group are currently recording a double record, which they compare to the Hollywood movie, as it explores the different paths life can take depending…

Biffy Clyro frontman shaving beard

Music Gossip

14 Dec 2011

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil is shaving his beard because he keeps getting mistaken for Dave Grohl. The singer and guitarist with the 'Many Of Horror' group was mistaken for Foo Fighters frontman Dave many times when they toured together in…

Elbow and Biffy Clyro join Isle of Wight Festival

Music Gossip

2 Dec 2011

Elbow, Biffy Clyro and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have joined the line up for the Isle of Wight Festival 2012. A host of new acts have been added to the bill for the festival, which takes place on the island - just off the mainland of the…

Biffy Clyro want advice from Barlow

Music Gossip

31 Oct 2011

Biffy Clyro want to take style tips from Gary Barlow. The Scottish rockers were desperate to meet the Take That frontman at last week's Q Awards, and while they admire his music, they think they could learn more from him about their…

Biffy Clyro readying 'awesome' album

Music Gossip

10 Jun 2011

Biffy Clyro have 20 "absolutely awesome" songs ready for their next album. 'The Captain' rockers' fifth album is well underway, with them already having written enough tracks and mapped out how it will sound. Lead singer and guitarist Simon Neil…

Biffy Clyro to be named Best British Band

Music Gossip

23 May 2011

Biffy Clyro are set to be named Royal Albert Hall Best British Band at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards in July. The Scottish trio, who were nominated for the Mercury Music Prize last year, revealed they are delighted to receive the…

Biffy Clyro hope to learn from Foos

Music Gossip

25 Mar 2011

Biffy Clyro are hoping to "steal a few tricks" from Foo Fighters when they support them at their UK concerts this summer. The Scottish 'Mountains' band are set to be the main support act at Foo Fighters'two massive concerts in Milton Keynes Bowl in…

Matt Cardle's Biffy Clyro apologies

TV Gossip

14 Mar 2011

Matt Cardle wants to "apologise" to Biffy Clyro for covering their track. The 27-year-old singer - whose version of 'Many Of Horror' went to number one in the UK singles chart following his 'X Factor' win in December last year - admitted while he…

Biffy Clyro have 16 songs for new album

Music Gossip

3 Mar 2011

Biffy Clyro have 16 songs written for their new album. The 'Mountains' band are presently touring North America, but looking forward to getting home to Scotland to start recording their sixth album. Frontman Simon Neil said: "I love writing songs…

Biffy Clyro hope for sweat and tears from audiences

Music Gossip

24 Feb 2011

Biffy Clyro strive to bring out "lots of sweat" and "tears" from every audience. The Scottish 'Mountains' rockers won the Best Live Band trophy at last night's (23.02.11)Shockwaves NME Awards, and drummer Ben Johnston feels the group triumphed…

Biffy Clyro make second attempt at America

Music Gossip

4 Feb 2011

Biffy Clyro are trying to crack America for the second time. Bass player James Johnston says the 'Many Of Horror' groups present tour of the US is their second bid to "conquer the world" after a disastrous attempt last year saw them stranded in the…

Biffy Clyro play secret acoustic gig to 200 at Ross Bandstand, Edinburgh

Intimate acoustic gig from melodic rock trio

26 Aug 2010

There’s an audible intake of breath as Biffy Clyro stroll onto the Bulmer's-sponsored mini-stage opposite the Ross Bandstand. Around 200 lucky competition winners have been granted an audience with a band who regularly command the attention of thousands…

Singles & Downloads

15 Aug 2010

Is there just no stopping Robyn? What with her three albums in a year and her electro-pop victories, and her masquerade as an inferior fembot going by the name of Sky Ferreira, and – sorry, what’s that you say? Ferreira is in fact a Portuguese-American…

Biffy Clyro planning 'ultimate' shows

Music Gossip

3 Aug 2010

Biffy Clyro are planning the "ultimate rock show". The Scottish rockers are set to embark on an arena tour of the UK in November and have promised fans an "over the top" rock 'n' roll extravaganza complete with pyrotechnics. The band told BANG…

Lostprophets 'honoured' with Kerrang! award

Music Gossip

30 Jul 2010

Lostprophets and Biffy Clyro were among the winners at the Relentless Energy Drink Kerrang! Awards last night (29.07.10). The Welsh metal band's guitarist Mike Lewis admitted the group were "humbled" after winning the Classic Songwriter accolade and…

The xx, Biffy Clyro and Dizzee Rascal among favourites for 2010 Mercury Music Prize

Spotify playlist: Mercury Music Prize 2010

20 Jul 2010

The shortlist of contenders for this year's Mercury Prize was announced today. The £20,000 prize is awarded to the best album of the last 12 months, as chosen by a panel of music industry members. Among the 12 acts competing for this year's prize are…