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The newly-christened Tradfest presents 'feast of culture in the Festival city'
18 Apr 2013
Traditional and folk artists taking part include Karine Polwart, Alasdair Roberts and Shooglenifty
Tradfest is a new 12 day festival bringing dance, crafts, folk drama and environmental celebrations to venues across Edinburgh. The first under this particular name, the festival is organised by the Scottish Storytelling Centre on behalf of Traditional…
A preview of the Edinburgh Iranian Festival 2013
23 Jan 2013
The festival brings together film, music, visual art, and comedy in the shape of Patrick Monahan
When you mention Iran in the current climate, most people think of the politics of the country. But there is of course more to the place than what we see in the news – and the 2013 Edinburgh Iranian Festival is our opportunity to learn more about…
Hit So Hard
29 Oct 2012
Documentary about Hole drummer Patty Schemel
When you think of Hole, you most likely see in your mind’s eye Courtney Love, the blonde, foul-mouthed sometime powerhouse of a front woman and present day ‘celebrity for miscellaneous things’. Hit So Hard focuses on Hole’s second drummer Patty Schemel…
Micachu and the Shapes: Never
18 Jul 2012
Never say never - strong electro pop release with inventive vocal hooks
(Rough Trade) Never is probably not a word Mica Levi (aka Micachu) uses. Never mix clashing sounds, including what may be a hoover. Pah. Never blend 90s hip hop and classical music (see last year’s Chopped and Screwed, her collaboration with the…
Summer Festivals 2012: Ones to watch
25 May 2012
A selection of industry experts and List writers choose their musical highlights for this summer
Lanterns on the Lake Chosen by Jonny Ensall, Editor, The List What does that name bring to mind? Boats on the water? A night to remember? An ethereal choir of knitting together a sense of the magical past and the optimistic future? You’re spot on with…
Single of the month: Poliça - ‘Dark Star'
22 May 2012
Other releases by Liars, Tribes, Childish Gambino and Hot Chip also reviewed
The pile of pre-summer releases on The List’s doorstep this month was rather intimidating, but here is a round-up of the best (and rest). Liars new track, ‘No 1 Against The Rush’ (Mute Song ●●●), is three-and-a-half minutes of slithering synths and…
Emeli Sande - Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Tue 10 Apr 2012
23 Apr 2012
Ballsy, multi-genre songwriting overcomes any X Factor endorsements
The fact that an artist has been given the stamp of approval by Simon Cowell would be a sign to many that we should run quickly in the other direction. Leave your valuables. Forget your loved ones. Put on your own oxygen mask first and get the heck out…
Xiu Xiu - Captain’s Rest, Wed 14 Mar
27 Mar 2012
Intense and delicate full band performance for Jamie Stewart's earnest pop project
Those who have seen Xiu Xiu’s past Glasgow appearances may be expecting songwriter Jamie Stewart to be accompanied by just one other musician, but the tour for latest record Always sees him flanked by a full band. Opening on the gentle ‘Fabulous…
WU LYF - SWG3, Glasgow, Sat 17 Mar
26 Mar 2012
Mancunian 'kings of heavy pop' triumph over piffling technical difficulties
Since they first cropped up in the public consciousness, WU LYF have been intriguing due to the fact that no one really knew very much about them. The name (World Unite! Lucifer Youth Foundation); the image and the mystique surrounding them; was it…
Electropop duo Uh Huh Her to play Arches
26 Mar 2012
The band consists of ex-Mellowdroner Camila Grey and ex-The L Word star Leisha Hailey
Let’s get it out the way: Leisha Hailey was in The L Word. For anyone unfamiliar with the Showtime series (presumably you have been living under a rock on the outskirts of the lez community? Welcome. And get a boxset.), Hailey played quirky…
Snow Patrol, Kasabian and Nicki Minaj join The Stone Roses on T in the Park line-up 2012
23 Feb 2012
Noel Gallagher and Florence and the Machine also on bill
It was announced this morning that Kasabian and Snow Patrol would be the other main headliners at this year’s T in the Park (Fri 6 – Sun 8 Jul). Festival director and DF Concerts main man Geoff Ellis was excited to welcome the Brit bands to the T…
Still Corners, Captain’s Rest, Sat 4 Feb
8 Feb 2012
Dreamy shoegaze five-piece tour recent album
Still Corners had one heck of a 2011, playing SXSW, touring Europe and the US and releasing their debut LP, Creatures of an Hour, and the little basement of the Captain’s is full of people wondering if they can be as lovely live as they are on record.
Glasgow Film Festival highlights
3 Feb 2012
A selection of the best events at GFF 2012
Music We’re excited about DIY promoter Cry Parrot’s event with soundtrack dark lord Umberto who will provide the music for a secret film of his choice (SWG3, 25 Feb, 8pm). Douglas Hart, founding member of The Jesus and Mary Chain, has made videos for…
Wild Flag, Oran Mor, Mon 30 Jan
3 Feb 2012
Indie-rock supergroup prove more than the sum of their parts
The word ‘supergroup’ often sets alarm bells ringing. What if the weight of previous successes is too much pressure? What if this new project isn’t as good? Hell, what if it’s downright rubbish (see exhibit A: Velvet Revolver)? Wild Flag are of…
Edinburgh Hogmanay 2011: Out of town and countryside options in Scotland
19 Dec 2011
Five non-city centre activities this Hogmanay
Detour’s Aviemore Bash Detour definitely know how to party, so their Hogmanay gathering should be a riot. Live sets come from Kitty the Lion and Stanley Odd, plus DJ set from the Detour team (chances of taps aff action: extremely likely). There are no…
The Hot 100 2011: 100-50
16 Dec 2011
The definitive list of Scottish creative talent
100: Gordon Ferris. Kilmarnock crime author makes good. The already packed Scottish crime writing field has finally found a bit of elbow room for another burgeoning talent. Joining the likes of Rankin, Brookmyre, McDermid and co is this Ayrshire-born…
Hot 100 2011 - No. 49 to 1
16 Dec 2011
The definitive list of Scottish creative talent
The Hot 100 is the definitive list of Scottish creative talent. From fashion designers to performance artists, everyone who has made a sizeable splash in 2011 has a place in this countdown. It’s for people who’ve created a buzz, but it’s also about…
Singles of the month: She & Him's 'Christmas Day' and Laki Mera's 'Crater (Mogwai remix)'
6 Dec 2011
The Plimptons, Smith & Burrows, Trailer Trash Tracys and more
This being ‘the Christmas issue’, there are a few festive tracks in the mix. The Plimptons (16 Ohm) ●● release ‘Christmas All Over This Town’ – Madness type fun but with love ‘em/hate ‘em vocals. Smith & Burrows, comprised of Editors’ Tom Smith and…
Events for St Andrew's Day 2011
18 Nov 2011
Live music, ceilidhs, free and discounted entry to nation’s key landmarks
Visit for free As part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals, the weekend before St Andrew’s Day will be enhanced with money-off deals for some of the nation’s key landmarks. You can get cheap or free entry to Glasgow Science Centre (check out the…
Christmas 2011 events in Glasgow and Edinburgh
15 Nov 2011
Our round-up of some of the best festive fodder including markets, fairs and carol concerts
Shopping To find prezzies with an individual feel or just some tasty treats, head out to a Christmas fair near you. In Glasgow, there’s the St Enoch Square annual market (from 20 Nov) and Country Living Magazine’s Christmas Fair, with homemade food…
Meursault and Happy Particles - Glasgow Science Centre, Sun 9 Oct 2011
28 Oct 2011
Science meets creativity for a night beneath the stars
Ever the fan of showcasing musical talent in the most unusual of circumstances, Detour teamed up with Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) for two shows during their Capture Space weekend. Held in the planetarium inside the centre, Detour selected two bands per…
Born to Be Wide - The musician's guide to music videos
18 Oct 2011
Music seminar offers advice for making and promoting music videos
Don’t know your PPL from your VPL? Couldn’t tell your ISRC code from your elbow? Born To Be Wide is here to help. For any musician looking to make the leap from local pub gig to, well, basically anything that will make you any money, a little bit of…
Glasgow Science Centre takes a Detour
29 Sep 2011
Ally McRae and David Weaver organise a special event with Remember Remember, Meursault and more
Ever think that science wasn’t cool (despite the well-mannered, be-jumpered protestations of Brian Cox)? Well, Detour Scotland beg to differ. The video makers/radio pesterers/off the wall gig organisers, set up by Radio 1’s Ally McCrae and long-term…
Interview: Alt-cabaret act Bourgeois and Maurice
21 Sep 2011
Outlandishly glam neo-cabarat act bring their dark glamour to Glasgay!
Georgeois Bourgeois and Maurice Maurice (real names George Heyworth and Liv Morris) are a sight to behold on a stage. Glitter, shoulder pads, metallics, smeared lipstick, towering beehives and as much eyeliner as you could ever loot from Superdrug, the…
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival
13 Sep 2011
Annual arts festival returns for biggest year yet
Unless you’ve been gently nestled under some rock for the past several years, you will probably be aware of the annual autumnal arts treat that is the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (SMHAFF). This year’s brochure boasts almost 300 events…
