Record Store Day: A Wee Natter With Vox Box, Edinburgh

By Cat Schaupp

April 18, 2013

Vox Box is the new kid on the block in Edinburgh’s record store scene, having only opened in May 2011. Nestled in the quirky treasure trove that is St. Stephen’s Street in the city’s Stockbridge district, they’ll be celebrating Record Store Day 2013 in style with a 9.30am opening time that’s kind to those who can’t quite get out of bed on Saturdays, and a great line up of live music to keep the punters entertained. Muso’s had a wee chat with co-owner Darren Yeats about Vox Box’s place in the musical world, and all the joys of Record Store Day. … Continue Reading

Orbital, Picture House, Edinburgh

By Kenny McMurtrie

December 02, 2012

Not a lot seems to have changed in the 15 years since I last saw Orbital but they’ve certainly got louder. Tonight’s set was delivered at ear-ringing volume, particularly ‘Beezledub’ & ‘Lush 3’, and the crowd couldn’t get enough of it. Called back at the end of the show for two encores the Hartnoll brothers were clearly moved by the rapturous appreciation and having as good a time as the heaving mass they were leading along. Add to this mix a first class visual array and a myriad of well used mini spotlights and you come away with a gig of the highest calibre. … Continue Reading

In Pictures: Orbital, Picture House, Edinburgh

All pictures by Kenny McMurtrie

December 02, 2012

A few shots from Orbital‘s show at the Picture House in Edinburgh last night. Full review to follow … … Continue Reading

In Pictures: The View, HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

Here’s a few photos from The View’s recent gig in Edinburgh. Their latest album, Cheeky for a Reason, is out now on Cooking Vinyl. Support on the night came from Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher and The Razz. All photos by Julia Stryj—more of Julia’s work can be found here.  … Continue Reading

Mark Lanegan Band, HMV Picture House, Edinburgh

By Steve Mcgillivray

August 29, 2012

It’s been a while since I last saw Mark Lanegan. Back then he was still the front man of US rock band Screaming Trees and was playing Glasgow’s Garage in support of their album Dust. Some 16 years later I’m looking forward to seeing Mark Lanegan perform again, this time in the guise of singer with the Mark Lanegan Band. Judging by the average age of the audience tonight, I’m not alone in being familiar with him in his role as Screaming Trees’ lead singer. The oldies like me definitely outnumber the younger audience members, but many will be familiar with Lanegan from his work with The Gutter Twins, Soulsavers, The Twilight Singers, Queens of the Stone Age and also with ex-Belle & Sebastian chanteuse Isobel Campbell. Strangely enough, one of the people I was at the Screaming Trees gig with was a former band mate of Isobel Campbell’s. … Continue Reading

In Pictures: The Subways, Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms

May 6, 2012

A selection of photos from The Subways’ recent show at Edinburgh’s Liquid Rooms. Support on the night came from Royal Republic. All photos taken by Julia Stryj. More of Julia’s work can be found here.

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Museum Lates: Night of the Mummy with Sparrow and the Workshop and Bwani Junction, Edinburgh, National Museum of Scotland

Museum Lates: Night of the Mummy

By Steve Mcgillivray

February 24, 2012

It’s not every day you get to go an see a band in a museum. Luckily tonight I was getting the chance to see two bands. That’s only part of what’s on offer though as the National Museum of Scotland is throwing open it’s doors to 2,000 people and letting them loose in the newly refurbished museum. As I wander in through the doors I’m pleased to see it’s a very mixed crowd. As you may reasonably expect, tonight’s draw is the building itself, and the many artefacts and items that are on show here, with the bands probably being the last thing on the majority of people’s minds. Not me however. Such is my overabundance of culture, I plan on taking in lots of exhibits and watching both bands. … Continue Reading

In Photos: Frightened Rabbit, We Are Augustines, Fatherson, Edinburgh, Picture House

Frightened Rabbit, by Julia Stryj

By Julia Stryj

February 10, 2012

First up on stage for tonight’s HMV’s Next Big Thing are Fatherson. The Glaswegian three-piece (or should I say quartet, as a female cellist joins the three guys for one song) have some good turnout considering they are on pretty early. And while a lot of the audience seems to be family, friends and fans, they manage to win over the rest with their Scottish folk indie tunes and their cheery attitude. The Picture House is filling up more and by the time We Are Augustines are on, there isn’t that much space any more to move about. After talking to the three guys from Brooklyn it is strange to stand in front of them with a camera hiding my face.

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In Pictures: The Black Keys / Band Of Skulls, Edinburgh, Corn Exchange

The Black Keys by Julia Stryj

By Julia Stryj

February 4, 2012

Last Saturday I woke up with a huge smile on my face in anticipation of what should be a fantastic gig by The Black Keys and Band Of Skulls in the evening. When it started snowing just before lunch time I was getting worried I might not make it up to Edinburgh for the evening, but gladly the snow stopped and I set off early to get there in time for doors opening. … Continue Reading

In Pictures: Twin Atlantic / Dinosaur Pile-Up, Edinburgh, Picturehouse

Twin Atlantic, By Julia Stryj

By Julia Stryj

December 9, 2011

Last week, Twin Atlantic took to the stage at Edinburgh’s Picturehouse for a gig, supported by Dinosaur Pile-Up – our photographer, Julia Stryj, was there to bring us these stunning pictures. … Continue Reading