11th October 2023
In light of research which found that playing a musical instrument can improve cognitive abilities in later life, writer Nina Atikinson explores the ways this could be implemented universally in Scottish schools. The squeaky sound of a novice recorder player practising is a familiar memory for many parents across the UK. My own mother wasn’t ...
10th October 2023
A discussion of what it means to be a fan, and the inherent sexism present in the media. The present era of musical culture is punctuated by the concept of fandoms. Certain individuals can become so captivated by a particular artist or subject that their knowledge and research exists lightyears ahead of music journalists. Die ...
10th October 2023
An insight into the Cocteau Twins, a band who transcended their small – town, Scottish roots to create a sonic world unparalleled in music history. Formed in 1979, the Cocteau Twins have cemented themselves into music history as pioneers of dream pop and shoegaze, and enjoyed a successful, albeit turbulent, career until they disbanded in ...
30th September 2023
Softscars, the latest release in Yeule’s boundlessly experimental catalogue, is the glitch princess’s very own alt – rock dreamscape. There is a strong argument that right now, in 2023, the musical landscape has become bleak. Major labels continue to dominate the industry, sounds remain shaped by algorithms, artificial intelligence threatens to dehumanise the nature of ...
29th September 2023
The Liverpool-based four-piece ‘Crawlers’ give their thoughts on their upcoming tour, their origins as a band, their unique and original sound, Glasgow as a city and more. Crawlers, recently signed to Polydor Records, are enjoying success with their hit single ‘Come Over (Again)’, which has racked up over 15.5 million streams on Spotify and one ...
28th September 2023
Matthew Patrizio reviews Geese’s appearance at King Tuts this month ahead of the release of their second album. The New York quintet, Geese, returned to Glasgow’s infamous King Tuts for their second world tour celebrating the release of their new album “3D Country”. I was first made aware of Geese after the release of their ...
18th September 2023
The Lamb As Effigy, Sprain’s latest attempt at achieving the incomprehensible, sees them fall short despite their respectably lofty ambitions. Black Country, New Road. Black Midi. Squid. Saxophones and schoolboy-ish 27 year olds. References, references, inspiration, “The Scene”. Swans and Godspeed! You Black Emperor and yes it’s the same riff for 10 minutes, that’s the ...
9th September 2023
A deep dive into the world of alternative sound healing via solfeggio frequencies, a new age scam built off decades of misinformation. In the world of alternative and new age medicine, few things are stranger than the concept of music healing. For one, it’s because it kind of works. This isn’t just a homoeopathy-type case; ...
5th September 2023
Whether it’s legendary artists or legendary venues, Glasgow holds up as a city famed for its independent music. Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand, Belle & Sebastian. Some of the most recognisable names in the music industry. All these bands look and sound different, so what is it that they have in common? They all started out ...
5th September 2023
In the increasingly para-social relationships that fans form with musicians, character performance is becoming more and more important. I first came across Yakuza in Baggen, a packed out, poorly lit, nightclub in the meatpacking district of Copenhagen. Amid the sea of gelled back hair, blazers and reserved Danish minimalism, her large gold hoop earrings and ...
