Glasgow continues to resonate to the sound of its own bands. The Fables are a five-piece rock group formed in February 2013. Creating a stir on the local music scene, they've forged their own catchy guitar riffs and driving basslines inspired by a bluesy mix of artists like Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones. Their lyrics, honest and occasionally gritty, cover their life and loves … [Read more...] about My Best of Glasgow: The Fables
Bands of Glasgow
The Glasgowist Mix Tape: Our bands and music
Take a walk down Buchanan Street and you will understand that music is important to this city. Or sit on the top deck of a late night bus. Or stand outside a chip shop after closing time. Or go to a family party. We sing. Sometimes badly, sometimes well. This passion for rousing choruses - bravado, bouts of exhibitionism or introspection - has manifested itself most … [Read more...] about The Glasgowist Mix Tape: Our bands and music
Interview: Ken Sweeney on In Search of The Blue Nile
In November 2014, the MTV Europe Music Awards were held at The Hydro. Irish journalist Ken Sweeney was flown over to cover the glitzy proceedings. He was delighted. No-one on the bill for the main show particularly caught his attention - "I can't remember who played, you can Google them" - but this was an opportunity to tread the streets of a city he knew from the songs of The … [Read more...] about Interview: Ken Sweeney on In Search of The Blue Nile
The Jesus and Mary Chain Will Release New Album
The Jesus and Mary Chain will release an album of new material in 2017. Creation Records confirmed the record will arrive in March next year. Brothers Jim and William Reid entered the studio to record new songs after reuniting for live performances of the raw feedback white noise, wispy vocals and power pop chords of their seminal debut album Psychocandy. Creation founder … [Read more...] about The Jesus and Mary Chain Will Release New Album
My Best of Glasgow: Jamie Marshall from The Great Cull
The Great Cull are a dynamc five-piece rock band from Glasgow. Their sound is typically blues, rock and metal with a range influences that stretches from the seventies to the present day. For live sets around town they often include a repertoire of covers including songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pearl Jam, the Black Crowes and Neil Young They write and perform their own music, … [Read more...] about My Best of Glasgow: Jamie Marshall from The Great Cull