TRNSMT acts including The 1975, George Ezra, London Grammar, Two Door Cinema Club, Stormzy, Rag ’N’ Bone Man, Cabbage and The LaFontaines stormed festival stages across Download and Parklife over the weekend, delighting thousands of fans with summer festival anthems. These acts, photographed below, are making their way to Glasgow to play TRNSMT in Glasgow Green on 7-9 July … [Read more...] about In Pictures: TRNSMT talent coming to Glasgow Green
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Interview: Alpines prepare for King Tut’s date
Following the release of Alpines second album Another River late last year, the band are embarking on a UK headline tour this month. The London duo of Catherine Pockson and Bob Matthews will be at King Tut's on the 16th February. They've been worked in their home studio to craft a distinctive sound that combines towering vocal harmonies and a sly bass groove. We called them for … [Read more...] about Interview: Alpines prepare for King Tut’s date
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
Watch: Saint PHNX new single King
We've been following the steep assent of Glasgow duo Saint PHNX and we spoke to brothers Stevie and Alan Jukes earlier in the year. They recently released their new single King. The track, which boasts driving hip-hop drum beats, a soaring chorus and huge guitars benefited from creative direction courtesy of Davy Evans (The xx, Fryers, salute) and co-production from the … [Read more...] about Watch: Saint PHNX new single King
Franz Ferdinand guitarist leaves band
Franz Ferdinand have announced that guitarist Nick McCarthy is leaving the band. Founding member McCarthy, who played rhythm guitar and keyboard, has played on all four of the band's studio albums since they're debut in 2002. He recorded four studio albums with the band, as well as last year's collaboration with Sparks. Earlier today, the Glasgow band posted a statement … [Read more...] about Franz Ferdinand guitarist leaves band