In 1986, Johnny McElhone, previously of Altered Images and Hipsway, formed the band Texas in Glasgow with Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Their debut album Southside was released in 1989, with first single I Don't Want a Lover becoming an international success. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS Last December, Texas played a sold out hometown show at SWG3, … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Texas to Tour for 30th Anniversary of Southside
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Neneh Cherry Excited About All-Female Line-Up at Playground Festival
Playground Festival has announced its latest wave of artists – completing an all-female line-up on the second day of the festival. The news was released to coincide with International Women’s Day. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS Joining singer Neneh Cherry and Scottish electro-pop outfit CHVRCHES, organisers have announced that Grammy-nominated singer … [Read more...] about Neneh Cherry Excited About All-Female Line-Up at Playground Festival
Luke La Volpe Sells Out King Tut’s Show in a Day
Bathgate’s latest rising star Luke La Volpe put his latest King Tut’s headline show on sale at precisely 10am on Friday, while he was on the train back from his first songwriting trip to London. By the time he was home and watching the start of fellow West Lothian hero Lewis Capaldi’s record-breaking show at Glasgow Hydro, the gig was sold out. Luke chronicled the journey … [Read more...] about Luke La Volpe Sells Out King Tut’s Show in a Day
Teenage Fanclub Announce Tour, Album and Barrowland Show
Teenage Fanclub have announced they will embark on a UK and European tour in November and December. Tickets go on-sale on Friday March 6th at: teenagefanclub.com. They will play the Barrowland Ballroom on 5th November. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS The band also announced plans for a new record, saying: “The five of us headed to Clouds Hill Recordings … [Read more...] about Teenage Fanclub Announce Tour, Album and Barrowland Show
Five Quick Questions: The Ninth Wave
Formed around the long term-friendship of singer and guitarist Hadyn Park-Patterson and singer and bassist Millie Kidd, The Ninth Wave's rise has seen them support fellow Glaswegians Chvrches at a homecoming gig and tours with The Blinders and Brighton band Yonaka. The noise pop four piece take their influences from 80’s new wave and goth, combining these with their own … [Read more...] about Five Quick Questions: The Ninth Wave