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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

Live At Leeds In The Park builds on early success

Josh Robinson reviews the second Live At Leeds: In the Park which sees headline sets from Two Door Cinema Club, DMAs and The Lathums....

Josh Robinson

Jun 7, 20236 min read

Razorlight raise a finger to the haters with excellent greatest hits Edinburgh performance

The divisive noughties indie kids prove why they were worthy of their high regard two decades on.

Neil Renton

May 13, 20233 min read

The Lathums celebrate number 1 album success with celebratory Glasgow performance

The Wigan jangle rockers prove why they're worthy of their status as one of the UK's brightest bands at Glasgow's 02 Academy.

Matthew McLister

Mar 13, 20233 min read

We Are Scientists rock Glasgow with nostalgic tunes, fresh new sounds and comedic fun

A review of the underappreciated ‘00s indie legends return to Glasgow’s Oran Mor which has them provide a joyful set to an adoring West End

Matthew McLister

Feb 24, 20234 min read

Art rockers Youth Sector prove they're a new band to keep an eye on

The Brighton-based art rock band put on an assured and energetic show during Independent Venue Week to mark themselves as ones to watch.

Josh Robinson

Feb 9, 20232 min read

Marcus Mumford goes back to where it all started with an intimate Edinburgh show

Neil Renton reviews the Mumford and Sons frontman's intimate return to Edinburgh where it all began for him in the '00s.

Neil Renton

Dec 2, 20222 min read

Kaiser Chiefs answer their critics with exuberant Glasgow show

The Leeds band prove they're still a live act to be reckoned with and go a long way to redeeming recent criticisms.

Matthew McLister

Nov 14, 20225 min read

The Snuts live up to the live hype in Edinburgh

Fresh from releasing their second album Burn The Empire, The Snuts smash out anthem after anthem at Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

Neil Renton

Oct 20, 20223 min read

Jamie T's intimate Edinburgh show goes down an unlikely storm

It’s just Jamie T, a couple of guitars and a leather seated stool tearing apart Assai Records.

Neil Renton

Sep 22, 20222 min read

TRNSMT 2022 review: Poor planning, mad queues and great indie rock

A verdict on Saturday at TRNSMT in Glasgow, where a two-hour queue to get in was worth it to see The Strokes, Foals and more.

Matthew McLister

Jul 12, 20227 min read

Glastonbury: The five best performances of 2022

Our favourite five moments from Glastonbury 2022 featuring IDLES, Kendrick Lamar and more.

Matthew McLister

Jun 27, 20224 min read

Review: Billie Eilish leaves it all on Glasgow Hydro stage

The American star singer plays for longer than intended without outstaying her welcome. It’s the dads you feel sorry for. Ambling into...

Neil Renton

Jun 22, 20223 min read

The Charlatans: Edinburgh review

Tim Burgess and co finish 30th anniversary tour in style in Scotland's capital.

Neil Renton

Jun 3, 20223 min read

Alt-J begin UK tour with stunning and intimate Edinburgh set

Fresh from playing New York's Madison Square Garden, the Leeds indie band prove their greatness no matter the size of venue (5 May 2022)....

Neil Renton

May 10, 20223 min read

George Ezra: Usher Hall review

Viewing the gig of one of the UK's biggest popstars through the eyes of an indie fan (14 April 2022).

Neil Renton

May 4, 20223 min read

Foals prove three-year wait was worth it during relentless Edinburgh set

The legendary Oxford band raise not just hairs but the Usher Hall roof itself at the start of their rescheduled tour.

Neil Renton

Apr 26, 20223 min read