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Dave Clarke

Dave Clarke - The eloquent rebel

17 Jul 2008

The last true generation of musical mavericks in Britain weren't indie kids or punks or rockers, but DJs. They blazed a trail, setting heads alight with a singular style and fevered musical vision. Among those deserving of such praise are Kirk…

Sparks

Sparks - seminal finalists

17 Jul 2008

Sparks have been blowing minds for nearly three decades with their unique off-kilter magic. Hamish Brown gets down and worships With their foray into mainstream consciousness amounting to one song ('This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us'…

Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers - Return from exile

17 Jul 2008

From feather boa-swinging, vitriolic misfits in eyeliner to masses-pleasing masters of the soaring rock anthem, it's been a long and rocky road for the Manic Street Preachers during their staggering 22-year career. The band are currently on a…

Ladytron

Industrial light and magic - Ladytron

17 Jul 2008

Since their debut album 604 in 2001 Ladytron have been writing, recording and touring relentlessly. With a fourth album now under their belt the band have an expansive repertoire with which to wow the crowds at Hydro Connect. They make electronic pop…

T in the Park line up 2008

T in the Park line-up 2008

3 Jul 2008

The full line-up for Scotland's biggest music festival, which takes place 11th to July 13th in Balado, Kinross.

Rock Ness early bird scheme announced

3 Jul 2008

Many may still be reeling from this year's Rock Ness festival, but the event organizers have already set up an Early Bird 'buy now, pay later' scheme for 2009 tickets. For a deposit of £30+booking fee, festival lovers can eliminate any worry about…

Edge Festival adds Santogold, Laura Marling and Angus & Julia Stone to line-up

20 Jun 2008

The critically acclaimed Santogold, Aussie siblings Angus and Julia Stone, Reading’s rising star Laura Marling and Scots indie band The Twilight Sad have been added to bill of the inaugural Edge Festival, taking placed across Edinburgh from 1st to 27th…

Hydro Connect festival line up 2008

17 Jun 2008

The Hydro Connect Festival takes place in the stunning countryside around Loch Fyne within the grounds of Inverarary Castle between Friday 29th and Sunday 31st August 2008.

Man dies at the RockNess festival in Dores, Scotland

9 Jun 2008

A man has died at the RockNess music festival in Dores, near Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. Ryan Munro, 18 from was found unconscious by Red Cross staff at 2.30pm on Saturday in front of the main stage. He was treated at the scene beofre…

The Edge Festival announces line-up

The Edge Festival announces line-up

5 Jun 2008

The line up has been announced for The Edge Festival, the new August music festival which replaces T on the Fringe. The festival takes place in August throughout the capital in various venues ranging from Cabaret Voltaire to the Corn Exchange.

Kelburn Garden Party cancelled

Kelburn Garden Party cancelled

3 Jun 2008

The Kelburn Garden Party, a music festival due to be held between Friday 4th and Sunday 6th July in Kelburn near Largs in Ayrshire, has been cancelled by the organisers. The cancellation followed a management meeting in which it emerge that…

Hydro Connect festival announces further additions to bill

22 May 2008

Hydro Connect, which takes place in Inveraray between the 29th and 31st of August 2008, has announced the addition of Joan as Policewoman, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks and Black Lips to the bill. DJ’s from Soma and Optimo have also been confirmed as…

T in the Park announces additional stage

22 May 2008

T in the Park is to have an additional stage this year and will also feature night-long DJ’s. The Relentless Energy Drink Stage will showcase up-and-coming British and International music. The Duracell Powerhouse is also set to make is fourth…

Sugababes, The Feeling And Gnarls Barkley to play Princes Street Gardens

9 May 2008

Sugababes, The Feeling And Gnarls Barkley are to perform in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens on Sunday June 1st. The Sugababes, with a line up now consisting of Keisha, Heidi and Amelle, have sold five million albums (including 3 triple-platinum…

Hey You Get Off My Pavement! announces line up

8 May 2008

The best-monikered music festival in Scotland - Hey You Get Off My Pavement! - returns to Glasgow’s King’s Court on 29 June.

Conor Oberst and Gutter Twins for Hydro Connect festival

7 May 2008

Bright Eyes head honcho Conor Oberst brings his new band The Magic Valley Band to Hydro Connect festival this summer. This will be Oberst’s first venture to Scotland in this new guise.

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