25th June 2024
What happens when a fully involved act meets a half empty arena? Entering the Hydro on a mild Thursday night, it’s a far cry from the usual concert fanfare. The out-of-bounds upper bowl seating and slack standing crowd juxtapose the towering pyramid stage. The house lights soon go down and a three-sided spotlight intensifies on ...
22nd May 2024
A rising star stops off in Glasgow on their hotly anticipated first arena tour – not a bad idea, right? As candles spelling out GUTS slowly wither on a stretching LED screen, anticipation is in the air. It is this type of audience expectation, alongside a prevailing assumption of being a one album wonder, that ...
11th March 2024
Wim Wenders’ introspective feature was nominated for Best International feature film at the Oscars this year. How many bad days have you had? Probably quite a lot. You’re probably thinking about a recent bad day right now. Okay, on the reverse of that – how many good days have you had? And going even further, ...
7th March 2024
An impeccable new edition to Glasgow’s independent music scene, Mallet Space makes absurdity as cool as it can be. If you’ve never heard of Mallet Space, don’t worry – but do prepare yourself. Although they don’t yet have anything out on streaming services, and currently have under 300 followers on Instagram, this eight-piece (don’t worry, ...
3rd March 2024
Viggo Mortensen’s second endeavour as director has landed him and his film at the Glasgow Film Festival. A woman on her deathbed sheds her last tear as the light leaves her eyes. A man – presumably her husband – checks for her pulse and upon finding none, closes her eyes and turns to look out ...
8th February 2024
The current photography exhibition at the Edinburgh Portrait Gallery reminds us of the importance of community spaces and preserving the past The exhibition Making Space, on show at the Edinburgh Portrait Gallery until 3 March, depicts the impact of architecture on individual lives. It showcases a vast range of photographs that illustrate the changes in ...
8th February 2024
The current exhibition at The National celebrates the diverse history of printing in art Diversity and depth distinguish the sublime exhibition The Printmaker’s Art: Rembrandt to Rego at The National in Edinburgh. The use of printing in making works of art is explored exquisitely through the wide and wonderful mix of works on display that ...
7th February 2024
For those unacquainted with the enigmatic Blindboy Boatclub, delving into the world of this Limerick-born artist is essential to fully appreciate his latest collection of short stories, as his writing is filled with many layers of post-modern intercontextuality and irony that can alienate new fans of his work. Understanding the man—his background, influences, and sense ...
29th January 2024
The Big Moon bring indie euphoria to SWG3. Indie rock band the Big Moon began their UK tour with a sold-out show at Glasgow’s SWG3 on 10 December. This was the last of a series of tours to promote their latest album, Here Is Everything, and it was an unmissable experience for long-time fans and ...
24th January 2024
Chen’s beautiful sound costs him his music. The concerto has not always been the most well-respected medium for a demonstration of a musician’s overall ability. In the early 19th century, the Philharmonic Society of London temporarily barred concertos from performances, on the grounds of providing the “best and most approved instrumental music.” There was a ...
