National Pop League

The irresistible appeal of Belle & Sebastian

We chat to the fiercely loyal fans of their distinctly Glaswegian style of sentimental, cerebral pop

There’s something about the Belle & Sebastian fan that makes them go the extra mile and a half. Avid merch collectors, devoted gig-goers and long-term lovers of their brand of Glasgow pop, in the lull between B&S’ tenth studio album Write About Love and…

Social Club scene

Social clubs were first established in Victorian times as places for working class men to relax, drink and listen to music. Today, they are fast shaping up as the best venues for an unpretentious, unusual night out, the perfect shabby-chic alternative…