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Review: Lola Young – O2 Academy Glasgow
Neil Renton reviews the ‘Messy’ pop star’s recent show in Glasgow at a time she finds herself in the eye of the storm.
Neil Renton
21 hours ago2 min read
Review: The Wombats - Live at OVO Hydro Glasgow
An enthralling 90 minute performance from one of the UK’s indie scene’s most consistent bands.
Matthew McLister
6 days ago5 min read
Live review: Kiss Of Life at the 02 Academy, Glasgow
Writer and indie music lover Neil Renton reviews K-pop girl group Kiss of Life’s recent show in Glasgow.
Neil Renton
Mar 213 min read
We Are Scientists offer night of joyful nostalgia in Glasgow’s West End
Touring 2008’s ‘Brian Thrust Mastery’ at Oran Mor, Keith Murray and Chris Cain provide a fun-filled evening of throwbacks and laughter.
Matthew McLister
Dec 2, 20244 min read
Courteeners thrill Glasgow’s OVO Hydro with sensational set of old and new hits
A review of the Glasgow leg of the indie favourite’s sold out tour in support of new album ‘Pink Cactus Cafe’.
Matthew McLister
Nov 19, 20244 min read
Time For Heroes and time for The Libertines to prove they’ve still got it
Neil Renton makes the case for big bands playing smaller venues after watching The Libertines intimate show at Glasgow’s Assai Records.
Neil Renton
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Wunderhorse show their unrivalled live power at Glasgow’s Barrowlands
A review of Jacob Slater and co’s sell out show in Glasgow’s east end on Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Matthew McLister
Oct 17, 20244 min read
TRNSMT Festival 2024: Full weekend round up and honest review
Headlined by Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris, an honest take on Scotland’s premier music festival.
Matthew McLister
Jul 18, 20249 min read
Gig review: James Arthur in Nottingham
Josh Robinson reviews the Middlesborough singer-songwriter's recent gig at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.
Josh Robinson
Mar 27, 20245 min read
Holly Humberstone proves just the ticket in Edinburgh’s southside
A review of the English singer-songwriters March 2024 show at the Queen's Hall in Scotland's capital.
Neil Renton
Mar 13, 20243 min read
The Coral hit the perfect balance between new and nostalgia on opening night of UK tour
Showcasing the highlights of their two-decade career, the Merseyside band's 80-minute set rarely fails to thrill Glasgow's Barrowlands.
Matthew McLister
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Friendly Fires thrill Glasgow's SWG3 on 15th anniversary tour
An 80-minute set at SWG3 celebrating the underrated greatness of Friendly Fires' debut.
Matthew McLister
Nov 28, 20233 min read
What we learned from The View's Q&A
The eight main talking points from The View's Q&A at The Caves in Edinburgh, which was hosted by Martin Compston.
Neil Renton
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Maisie Peters shows off her talent at Assai Records in Edinburgh
Maisie Peters proves she's set to rule over the music industry for quite some time.
Neil Renton
Sep 1, 20233 min read
Eight things we learned from the recent Texas Q&A
Our writer Neil Renton attended a Q&A at The Caves in Edinburgh to promote Texas' greatest hits album. Here’s my theory. The bigger an...
Neil Renton
Jul 17, 20233 min read
TRNSMT 2023: Friday to Sunday live Report
TRNSMT returns for its fifth edition with headline slots for Pulp, Sam Fender and The 1975: downpours, young teams and indie nostalgia.
Matthew McLister
Jul 11, 20237 min read
Interpol deliver a performance worthy of a stadium at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange
Interpol deliver a performance worthy of a stadium at Edinburgh's Corn Exchange
Neil Renton
Jul 6, 20233 min read
Arctic Monkeys redeem their Glastonbury criticism with faultless Glasgow performance
Read our five-star review as the Sheffield icons dazzle the Bellahouston Park crowd following an online slaughtering.
Matthew McLister
Jun 27, 20234 min read
CHVRCHES bring the heat to Glasgow
CHVRCHES prove to be the innovators who continue to push boundaries, dazzle and entertain. It had been a year since CHVRCHES had played...
Neil Renton
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Courteeners prove their greatness at 'St Jude' Edinburgh anniversary show
Liam Fray and co give the crowd exactly what they want with a set of classic songs.
Neil Renton
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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