Glasgow’s world-renowned music scene is beloved by locals and tourists alike, and even has a few songs dedicated to the city itself, and now a new #LoveGlasgow campaign is encouraging visitors to support local venues and catch some of the biggest and best stars in the world in their own city. The city is home to iconic venues including King Tut’s, the Barrowland … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s Finest Gigs this Spring
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Glasgow’s award-winning music scene to shine for spring
The city’s award-winning nightlife scene is in the spotlight this spring for the #LoveGlasgow campaign, as Glaswegians and visitors alike are encouraged to support local venues and experience the city’s world-renowned music offering. Part of a city wide initiative from the City Centre Taskforce to showcase Glasgow’s leisure, social and shopping experiences, the drive … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s award-winning music scene to shine for spring
Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy has died aged 55
Martin Duffy, who played keyboards for Primal Scream and Felt, has died aged 55, his former Charlatans bandmate Tim Burgess has confirmed. Duffy played on Primal Scream’s first two albums, 1987’s Sonic Flower Groove and 1989’s Primal Scream; he joined the band full-time at the end of that year. Primal Scream’s most recent studio album, Chaosmosis, was released in … [Read more...] about Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy has died aged 55
Talk of the Town: Optimo’s Hogmanay party is back
Optimo’s Hogmanay parties have been a staple of the Glasgow bacchanalian calendar since 1999 and after two years online it’s returning in real life this 31st December at Room 2 on Nelson Mandela Place. Joining them on the night will be local party starters Pleasure Pool. They recently released their debut LP Love Without Illusion. Optimo's Hogmanay party will also serve as a … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Optimo’s Hogmanay party is back
The Pastels’ The Last Great Wilderness among trio of re-releases from Geographic
Geographic, the Domino imprint label set up in the year 2000 by Stephen McRobbie and Katrina Mitchell of The Pastels, will reissue three of their seminal label releases: Maher Shalal Hash Baz’s experimental Blues du Jour (2003), The Pastels’ The Last Great Wilderness (2003) – the score to director David Mackenzie’s film of the same name – and Lightships’ debut, Electric … [Read more...] about The Pastels’ The Last Great Wilderness among trio of re-releases from Geographic