Category Archives: Music

Musician’s US dream sent south by border red tape – Edinburgh Evening News

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Cloody

Living in Weegieland, I no longer take the Evening News (indeed, I rarely did when I lived in Edinburgh) but I liked this article. Just as well he got to SXSW in the end, and I hope his cold is … Continue reading →

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Fence at Oran Mor

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Cloody

Just bought tickets for the upcoming Fence Collective gig in Oran Mor, Glasgow in June. Anything Fence is usually worth going to, and from 5pm until Midnight this promises to be a rowdy (i.e. completely and utterly pished) affair. Anyway, here’s … Continue reading →

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Nate Dogg, RIP

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Cloody

Can’t say I’m too familiar with Nate Dogg’s wider body of work, but by Christ could that man sing – a brilliant voice. By way of tribute, here’s Scottish indie band The Last Battle’s cover of the simply fucking incredible … Continue reading →

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Twilight Sad – The Wrong Car Review

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Cloody

The Wrong Car Before I start, I should make it clear I am biased when it comes to the Twilight Sad. For my money they are the finest band to come out of Scotland for some time – indeed, I … Continue reading →

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Bad Religion The Devil in Stitches

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Cloody

Hear the new Bad Religion single right here. Most bands get shit after a thousand albums, but not BR, still as good as they ever were. Great stuff. Bad Religion – The Devil In Stitches by Epitaph Records

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The Douglas Firs

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Cloody

REVIEW – The Douglas Firs, Haunting Through EP Tearing me away from my current favourites Deer Tick and The Twilight Sad this week has been debut EP from Aberdonian act The Douglas Firs, the brainchild of one Neil Insh. It … Continue reading →

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Fence Records News » Fence Records presents … The Away Game

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Cloody

After seven years of hosting the Home Game event in our home town of Anstruther, Fife, we at Fence Records are proud to announce details of our very first Away Game! The Away Game will be taking place over the … Continue reading →

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Tigerfest 2010 – Tickets now purchased for King Creosote and the phenomenal Withered Hand

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Cloody

Tigerfest 2010 Lineup Tigerfest has announced its lineup for May 2010. It’s another top-notch collection of acts combining some of Scotland’s top talent, with established names and future stars alongside some appearances from favourites from far and wide. The mini-festival, … Continue reading →

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Field Day Victoria Park

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Cloody

Who Turned the Music Down? (The council probably). by Adam Mackay I attended a festival called Field Day in Victoria Park in the East End of London a couple of weeks ago and said I would write a few words … Continue reading →

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Springsteen Hampden Videos

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Cloody

To continue this week’s theme- see here for review – some videos of The Boss at Hampden. The audio in The River is phenomenal! These are the best I could find on youtube so far – thank God for mobile … Continue reading →

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