Deep Purple formed in 1968 and 52 years later after 21 studio albums several changes in line ups, changes in musical direction and changes in receding hairlines they are still touring. There’s every chance, by my reckoning, that the next time the band appear in Glasgow, this will be Deep Purple Version 8. It is commonly accepted that Deep Purple in their prime, and at their … [Read more...] about Deeper Purple at the Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow
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Talk of the Town: The Glasgowist Mix Tape
Understand that music is important to this city. Sit on the top deck of a late night bus. Stand outside a chip shop after closing time. Go to a family party or football match. We sing. Sometimes badly, sometimes well. Music gets you through a lot of things. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS This passion for rousing choruses - bravado, bouts of exhibitionism or … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: The Glasgowist Mix Tape
Mogwai Set for Tour of the Hebrides and Highlands
Mogwai today announced three special shows that will take them to small venues in the Hebrides and the highlands. The April gigs plot a course to three venues not often served by major touring bands: the historical Pavillion in the highland town of Strathpeffer; the community Aros Centre on the Isle of Skye; and the century-old Stornoway Town Hall on the Isle of Lewis. BUY … [Read more...] about Mogwai Set for Tour of the Hebrides and Highlands
The Jesus and Mary Chain to Play Wee Gig at Stereo
Distinctive and influential, The Jesus and Mary Chain have discarded their self-destructive tendencies to carve out a new lease of life as an enigmatic touring presence, even finding time to record their first studio album since 1998 - Damage and Joy, released in 2017. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST RESTAURANTS The music project of East Kilbride brothers Jim and … [Read more...] about The Jesus and Mary Chain to Play Wee Gig at Stereo
Soma Skool is Back for Electronic Music Showcase
Soma Skool, Scotland’s premier electronic music conference and showcase event, has revealed the first wave of names joining them this year including: Slam, Dr. Rubinstein, Jensen Interceptor, Clouds, Resident Advisor, Fabric, Dekmantel, Fauzia, Nightwave, Loki, Pioneer DJ, India Jordan, Room for Rebellion, Subsine Academy and Skapade Studios. BUY THE BOOK: GLASGOW’S 100 BEST … [Read more...] about Soma Skool is Back for Electronic Music Showcase