Clubs

Interview - François Kevorkian on beginnings, inspirations and love of music

We talk to the influential New York DJ as before he plays Melting Pot's twelfth birthday

To celebrate their twelfth Birthday, Melting Pot have invited François Kevorkian to play their 350-capacity home, The Admiral. More familiar with playing much larger venues, this will be a rare occasion to experience the legendary New York DJ in such…

Raime (live), part of Sonic Cineplex - The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 16 Feb

A solid and engaging sound from the London duo, with disappointing visuals

Armed with one of 2012’s starkest releases, Quarter Turns Over a Living Line released on the uber-slick record label Blackest Ever Black and performances at last year's Unsound festival and London's South Bank, this London duo's post-industrial…

Headline acts announced for Electric Frog Easter Weekender 2013

Simian Mobile Disco, Todd Edwards and Pan-Pot top a line-up of electronica for the Glasgow mini-fest

This year’s Electric Frog Easter Weekender has confirmed Simian Mobile Disco, Todd Edwards and Pan-Pot as its headliners. The event will be held in Glasgow’s SWG3 and will span the weekend of Sat 30-Sun 31 Mar 2013, running from 6pm-2am on both…

Spring culture preview 2013

Nick Evans: Solar Eyes Evans' forthcoming solo show features a new set of his striking amorphic white plaster sculptures. The most ambitious is a large architectural complex which mimics the geometry of an Aztec temple. Evans' fascination with motifs…

Nuclear Bunkerave set to host a 12 hour club marathon in a very unique venue

The event will bring Animal Farm, Rebecca Vasmant and more to Scotland's Nuclear Bunker in Fife

The old nuclear bunker out past Anstruther might be a popular family tourist attraction, but club promoters from around Scotland have long had their eye on it for a party, presumably with thoughts of the rave from Matrix: Reloaded in mind while they did…

Crate Digging: Mighty Mouse of Disco Circus

The eclectic DJ gives us a peek in his record bag

I didn’t plan to pick any of my own music, but I’m way too proud of this not to. Du Tonc ‘Darkness’ (White Label) is the first single from a new band I’m doing with Matt Van Schie (from Australian band Van She). It was quite a challenge because…

Crate Digging: Billy Woods of Supermax

The disco-loving DJ lets us in on a few of his favourite tracks

Is Dinosaur L’s ‘Go Bang’ (Francois K Mix) (Sleeping Bag) the greatest modern dance record ever made? It wasn’t one you were likely to hear out very often before the advent of the push-button DJ, if only because the house generation suffered from a…

House and techno producer Eric Estornel comes to Scotland under his Maceo Plex guise

The DJ has also released music as Maetrik, Eric Entity, Mariel Ito and Plaex

‘It’s been a gradual, step by step ascent, not overnight like a lot of DJs,’ says Eric Estornel of his career to date. ‘When I released my first record in 1998 I thought my music career was taking off. Then, not long after I took the name Maetrik, I…

Yes! Club aims to bring some indie sensibilities to Glasgow's LGBT clubbing scene

The playlist for the Flying Duck-based night features Blondie, Django Django, Elvis and The Smiths

Sad that Lock Up Your Daughters is no longer your regular queer fun time at the Duck? Well, dry your eyes and get on your dancing gear, as the venue has secured another alternative gay night in the form of Yes! Club on the first Friday of every…

The best Hogmanay club nights in Glasgow

Horse Meat Disco, Melting Pot, Subculture and more celebrate the New Year

There’s so much on offer this New Year’s Eve but you can’t go wrong with Horse Meat Disco (Berkeley Suite) as the London disco outfit return alongside Billy Woods. There’s more disco from Andrew and Simon at Melting Pot (Admiral Bar) with guests 6th…

Crate Digging: Animal Farm's Darren Quail and Charles Turtle

The DJ/promotion outfit share their favourite club tracks

Quail: Mike Huckaby ‘Flashbacks from the M1’ (SYNTH) [from The Versatility EP] is a remastered classic from 1997 and simple Detroit techno at its best. It’s got a kick, a hi-hat, a clap and a synth hook that would deepen the shallowest of souls, it’s…

Clubbers' Decktionary: Novelty Records

Trouble's DJ Hobbes gives us a seasonal one-off guide to novelty chart-botherers

Novelty Records proper noun, myriad styles and tempos Invariably exhibits a tendency to grate excruciatingly on your nerves, while perhaps amusing your (ahem) style-challenged family member (who naturally irritates you further by singing/playing the…

Electronic festival Electric Frog offers three unmissable festive parties

Guests across the three dates include Jeff Mills, Hans Bouffmyhre, Moodymann and Felix Da Housecat

Their much-loved festival weekenders at atmospheric Partick warehouse venue SWG3 might have long since fallen on the sword of licensing problems, but Electric Frog are still going strong in ever more creative circumstances. This year they look set to…

The best Hogmanay club nights in Edinburgh

Musika, Gasoline Dance Machine, Volume, Wee Dub and more celebrate the New Year

Traditionally the busiest night of the clubbing calendar and if you want big DJs Musika> (Liquid Room) tops the list with their triple bill of Joris Voorn, Derrick Carter (pictured) and Darius Syrossian catering to all your house and techno needs.

Iconic Edinburgh venue The Bongo Club relocates to Cowgate

Memories of the club in its Moray House home

As the Bongo Club prepares to pack up and leave their Moray House venue, Henry Northmore catches up with the club and various residents about the past and the future. Why will you miss the Bongo Club at Moray House? Andrew Nation (Assistant Venue…

Hot 100 2012: 10-2

John Tiffany, Andy Murray and Luke Fowler among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Hot 100 2012: 19-11

David Greig, Karen Gillan and Chris Hoy among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Hot 100 2012: 29-20

Chvrches, Cora Bissett and Grant Morrison among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Hot 100 2012: 39-30

Konx-Om-Pax, Ingleby Gallery and NVA among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Hot 100 2012: 59-50

Billy Connolly, Optimo and Kevin Bridges among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Hot 100 2012: 69-60

Rachel Sermanni, Limmy and Peter Capaldi among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Hot 100 2012: 79-70

Dominic Hill, Ewan Morrison and LuckyMe among Scotland's hottest cultural contributors in 2012

The Hot 100 is our list of Scotland’s 100 hottest individuals and groups who’ve made a splash this year, from comic book writers to comedians, artists to actors. If they've contributed to Scotland's cultural landscape in 2012, you'll find them here.

Rustie and TNGHT to perform at Pleasure Principle 2013

Weekend dance festival in Cornwall is the product of a collaboration between Numbers and Dedbeat

Glasgow’s Numbers and the team behind former Dedbeat festival have jointly created Pleasure Principle, a new music weekender to add to the 2013 calendar. The already confirmed lineup features a mix of big names in hip hop and electronic music…

Annie Mac on crying at the telly, fantasizing about Gosling and saving her record collection

First record you ever bought Guns N’ Roses – Use Your Illusion I and II. Last thing you recommended to someone The Django Django LP. I love it. First film you saw that really moved you ET! Last time you cried Probably at something on the…

Jeff Mills to DJ at Jackhammer for the techno club's Hogmanay celebrations

Jackhammer favourites Slam and Ben Sims are also on the bill for the eight-hour party

‘My three top guests for any techno event would be Richie Hawtin, Jeff Mills or Dave Clarke,’ says Conor Mclarnon, promoter of long-running Edinburgh club night Jackhammer. ‘When we started our residency at the Liquid Room we booked Dave Clarke and when…