Kyle McCaig
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The Leg - An Eagle to Saturn
26 Apr 2012
Absurdist punk more confusing than worthwhile?
Terrifyingly obscure and possibly dangerous are pretty much the only ways to describe this offering from Edinburgh's The Leg. Definitely not one for the faint-hearted or easily offended as tracks cover some pretty dark ideas. Shouted lyrics sound eerily…
Kim Edgar - The Ornate Lie
26 Apr 2012
Folk rock from The Burns Unit member Kim Edgar
The second album from The Burns Unit member Kim Edgar raises the bar from where her acclaimed debut album left off, mixing delicate folk rock melodies with Kim’s uniquely Scottish and poignant lyrics. Edgar’s harmonious piano playing and a voice full of…
Quantic & Alice Russell with Combo Barbado - Look around the Corner
11 Apr 2012
Latin-infused soul-jazz collaboration
(Tru Thoughts) They've collaborated in the past, and belong to the same soul-jazzy label (Brighton's Tru Thoughts), so it wasn't such a giant leap of imagination for a full-length Latin/blues/folk collaboration between soul songstress Alice Russell…
Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival marks 25th anniversary
5 Apr 2012
Carnival of fire and light with roots in mythology
2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Edinburgh’s Beltane festival. Over 12,000 revellers are expected to attend the event on Calton Hill as the Beltane Fire Society marks the passage from Spring into Summer. This Carnival of Fire and Light takes place on…
Colin Farrell kicks ass in new Total Recall trailer
2 Apr 2012
Updated CGI, a Biel v Beckinsale punch-up and Bill Nighy among the trailer highlights
Fans of 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle Total Recall have had little reason to be impressed by the forthcoming remake of Arnie's second best film (it’s not a patch on T2): casting Colin Farrell in the lead alongside almost forgotten female leads…
Orbital to headline Slam Tent at T in the Park 2012
2 Apr 2012
Full weekend lineup revealed, featuring DJ Yoda and Major Lazer
Electro heavyweights Orbital have been announced as headliners of the Slam Tent at T in the Park 2012. They will close the dance arena on Sunday night, most likely airing material from their new album Wonky, their first in eight years. Other acts…
Anchorman sequel announced by Will Ferrell
29 Mar 2012
The actor appeared in character on US talk show Conan O'Brien to reveal the plans
‘Mr Burgundy, we would be honoured if you will play some “yazz” flute for us one more time.’ That’s right, Ron Burgundy is due to hit our screens once more. Will Ferrell appeared in character as the moustachioed, suited and booted newsman on US talk…
Northern Lights film project launched
28 Mar 2012
The nation is encouraged to pick up their cameras and capture their Scotland on film
Today saw the launch of Scotland's first ever mass participation documentary film project, Northern Lights. Not to be confused with the Aurora Borealis, this part-film, part-art project comes from the mind of award-winning Scottish filmmaker Nick…
Shed Seven, Django Django and Childish Gambino added to T in the Park 2012
27 Mar 2012
McFly, Cher Lloyd and The Subways also announced
Indie rockers Shed Seven have been added to the line up for this years T in the Park line-up as the bill continues to take shape.
Edinburgh Art Festival announces 2012 programme
27 Mar 2012
Susan Philipsz and Donald Judd among the visiting artists
Edinburgh Art Festival launched its ninth annual programme today by announcing an impressive catalogue of exhibitions that will be put on throughout the city Thu 2 Aug-Sun 2 Sep.
Bob Dylan to return to Hop Farm music festival
27 Mar 2012
Peter Gabriel, Suede, Damien Rice and Primal Scream also announced
This year's Hop Farm festival has again attracted huge acts to the fifth annual no branding, no sponsorship festival running from June 29th to July 1st.
