Gig Review

Twin Sister at Sneaky Petes

While Twin Sisters latest album In Heaven (2011 Domino Records) is delicate and bubbles on in a soft drone, I was quite surprised and pleased by the power and hypnotic nature of their live performance.

The Darkness at the HMV Picture House

As the crowds began to flood the floor of Edinburgh's HMV Picturehouse
it was obvious that the night was going to be something special. Avid
fans of The Darkness, eager to see one of the band's first live
performances in 5 years, are brimming with anticipation...

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Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard at The Third Door

It is rare to see a headlining act get up on stage with no announcement and begin to casually set up
all of his gear. It is even rarer to see a man, moments before launching into an incredible 2.5 hour
set take off a sock and then stick it over his microphone, but then again...most men are not Jeffrey
Lewis.

Nero live show – Newcastle 02 Academy 12th October

London hailing electronic dubstep duo Nero are currently touring the UK with their live show. Tickets
were in high demand at a mere £10 and so the venue was full to the brim with excited Nero fans
ready to dance.

Kathleen Edwards and Bon Iver at the Usher Hall

Before Justin Vernon took to the stage at Usher Hall last week, it was his girlfriend Kathleen Edwards who provided the support and she proved to be a more than worthy warm up act for the Bon Iver front man.
 

Miaoux Miaoux, Discopolis, and North Atlantic Oscillation at Limbo in the Voodoo Rooms

After a big long summer break, gig reviews start off again with a trip to the Voodoo Rooms where we get blasted in the face with some electro and fuzz rock.

Fresh Air hosts Detour's Wee Jaunt

Everyone from Finlay Niven to Vic Galloway was out to help Fresh Air host Detour's Wee Jaunt stop outside the FreshAir.org.uk studios.

Fresh Air hosts Detour's Wee Jaunt

Black Lungs & Fucked Up at Cabaret Voltaire

Simon headed down underground in Cab Vol to check out Fucked Up and Black Lungs. Saddly, iceage canceled. 

Ghostpoet & Metronomy at Cabaret Voltaire

Metronomy hadn’t been to Edinburgh for a while, and the release of their new album The English Riviera was an excellent excuse to make the trip up North and hitting up Edinburgh’s Cabaret Voltaire. Simon went and checked it out.
 

Noah and the Whale at Stereo in Glasgow

Tali Deeb makes her way to Glasgow to enjoy the new, happier, and rockinger Noah and the Whale. 

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