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Interview: Newton Faulkner Finds Freedom in the Unpredictable
Newton Faulkner has never been interested in delivering the same show twice. For him, live performance is a two-way exchange, one shaped as much by the crowd as by the songs themselves.
Cumbernauld at 70: A Love Letter to a Misunderstood New Town
On December 9 1955, Cumbernauld was officially designated as one of Scotland’s New Towns, an ambitious post-war experiment intended to reshape how people lived, worked, and moved. Seventy years on, the town centre stands on the edge of demolition, poised to vanish from the skyline that defined generations.
Millie Manders & The Shut Up Interview: Holding Nothing Back
Millie Manders & The Shut Up are occupying a rare space in the UK’s alternative scene, restlessly creative, fiercely principled, and unafraid to confront the uncomfortable. When Brig sat down to talk, her energy was unmistakably grounded, the kind that comes from years of grafting in DIY spaces, navigating industry barriers, and building a community one show at a time.
Peter Hook and The Light: Getting Ready to Shine Again
Peter Hook has announced a new headline show at Glasgow’s famous Kelvingrove Bandstand, June 10, 2026, prompting renewed attention on a live run that has already proven how powerfully his catalogue continues…
Wolf Alice Captivates Glasgow With ‘The Clearing’ Tour
Taking the stage with drama, mind-blowing instrumentals, and effortlessly impressive vocals, Wolf Alice held the breath of everyone in Glasgow’s OVO Hydro last night. After a three year break from touring, it was clear they were ready to be back.
Europa Music: The Beating Heart of Stirling’s Music Scene
Europa Music isn’t just a record shop, it’s a Stirling institution.
Review: Newton Faulkner on tour with heart, humour, and humanity.
As Newton Faulkner’s UK and Ireland tour comes to an end, his Glasgow stop at SWG3, October 26, felt less like a standard gig and more like a victory lap. Touring on the back of Octopus, his eighth studio album and his most adventurous yet. Newton Faulkner exuded the confidence of an artist who knows his roots and relishes the journey ahead.
NewDad play their largest Glasgow headline to date: Review
On Monday night, October 20, NewDad wrapped Glasgow’s SWG3 in a dreamlike haze, delivering a mesmerising set that moved effortlessly between gentle melancholy and soaring alt rock. The band proudly shared with the crowd that this was their largest Glasgow headline show they have ever played.
NewDad leave Manchester spellbound – Glasgow await their turn
NewDad, Irish indie rock band, took over Manchester Academy 2 last night, October 18, in a sell-out show, delivering a compelling and intimate set. This trio are quickly becoming some of the most exciting new voices on the scene.