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Concert Review

Andrew Wu25 July 2022
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JP Saxe performs to a home crowd on his headline tour in Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall, July 16th

JP Saxe returned home and performed for the second night of his headlining tour at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall. Saturday…
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Music News

Martin Bone - Editor-in-Chief17 July 2022
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Gerry Cinnamon plays giant gigs at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow

Gerry Cinnamon plays giant gigs at Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow July 16 and 17 shows see Gerry perform for hometown…
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Reviews

Dany Jones15 July 2022
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DURAN DURAN closes BST Festival at Hyde Park Joined by Special Guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Aurora, Laura Mvula & more!

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Album Reviews

Claire Stones Assistant Editor15 July 2022
23

BERRIES – How We Function – Album Review

BERRIES – not to be confused with The Berries – are a London-based trio. On 8th July they released their…
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Concert Review

Hugh Connell14 July 2022
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BRYAN ADAMS – SO HAPPY IT HURTS TOUR

The backdrop of the famous old Scottish Castle delighted fans as they marvelled at Feeder and Bryan Adams performances BRYAN…
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Reviews

Martin Bone - Editor-in-Chief11 July 2022
9

TRNSMT here we go day and 2023 dates announced

‘HERE WE, HERE WE, HERE WE ******* GO!’ GLASGOW SUPERSTAR LEWIS CAPALDI CLOSES OUT EPIC SOLD OUT WEEKEND AFTER A…
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Festival News

Martin Bone - Editor-in-Chief9 July 2022
10

Cinch presents TRNSMT is SIZZLIN’ SOLD OUT SATURDAY ON THE GREEN

SIZZLIN’ SOLD OUT SATURDAY ON THE GREEN HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED THE STROKES, FOALS AND THE SNUTS ON GLASGOW GREEN’S MAIN STAGE…
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Reviews

Martin Bone - Editor-in-Chief8 July 2022
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A TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR 50,000 FANS AT SOLD OUT CINCH PRESENTS TRNSMT FESTIVAL

DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED PAOLO NUTINI, SAM FENDER AND NILE RODGERS & CHIC ON GLASGOW GREEN’S MAIN STAGE PLUS BEABADOOBEE,…
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GEORGE VJESTICA UNVEILS TWO NEW SOLO SONGS

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TINY CHANGES CURATE A SERIES OF UNIQUE INTIMATE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCES

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Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl’ & ‘Aquarium’ turns 25!

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28 July 2022

Neil Thompson co-founder of Bahookie to make Orchestra Director debut at Barrowland Ballroom

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28 July 2022

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27 June 2022

Bon Jovi by Ross Halfin from Rufus Publications

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Book News

27 April 2022

Rufus Publications: Expanded re-release of ‘Led Zeppelin Five Glorious Nights’ by Dave Lewis

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21 June 2022

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Pop Mutations – a celebration of music and culture across Glasgow’s most cherished music venues

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND ANNOUNCED AS THE FIRST HEADLINER FOR 10th Anniversary of American Express presents BST Hyde Park

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Music News

Raymond Thomson - Deputy Editor25 July 2022
7

Newtown Neurotics announce new album

Newtown Neurotics announce new album ‘Cognitive Dissidents’ to be released via Cadiz Music on October 21 In a world full…
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Martin Bone - Editor-in-Chief25 July 2022
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EMERGING SCOTTISH ARTISTS CAN APPLY TO SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND FROM TODAY

APPLICATIONS FOR THE SOUND OF YOUNG SCOTLAND AWARD OPEN TODAY, WITH ONE EMERGING ARTIST SET TO TAKE HOME A FUNDING…
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Claire Stones Assistant Editor22 July 2022
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Goo Goo Dolls Debut New Song “You Are The Answer”

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Claire Stones Assistant Editor22 July 2022
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DAISY BRAIN RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SMALL MATTERS’

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Claire Stones Assistant Editor22 July 2022
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Disq announce new album and share lead single ‘Cujo Kiddies’

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