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.
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
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.
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
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
Anyone Can Play Guitar
By Kenny McMurtrie
November 29, 2011
When was the last time Mark Gardener was asked to turn it down by an annoyed old biddy? Probably not for many a year yet that’s what happened here tonight. Mid-way through his short semi-acoustic set a sinister silver-haired figure was seen to scurry in through the street door of the bar and engage the bar staff in animated conversation and two songs later it was all over. Fair enough – Midnight wasn’t far off and he’d only one more number up his sleeve but still, doesn’t a nice bloke occupying his place in the rock pantheon deserve some more respect? Clearly not from Supergran. … Continue Reading
Zappa Plays Zappa, by Julia Stryj
By Julia Stryj
November 19, 2011
Zappa Plays Zappa took to the stage at the HMV Picture House in Edinburgh last weekend – Kenny McMurtrie was there to review for us, and Julia Stryj took these fantastic images – take a look below. … Continue Reading
Zappa Plays Zappa, by Kenny McMurtrie
By Kenny McMurtrie
November 19, 2011
Finally. A gig worthy of the term ‘muso’, to the extent that you could have paid a three figure sum to get in early and witness the soundcheck (and probably have a bit of banter with Dweezil and the band). The maintenance of an ongoing musical legacy probably generates profits greater than that of some small nations, and t-shirts at £20 and proper shirts for £55 go a long way to keeping the family business in the black. … Continue Reading
Homework, by Kenny McMurtrie
By Kenny McMurtrie
November 18, 2011
Finally. After four years of contributing to this site I’ve got a band to tip for success in the coming year. Homework‘s show tonight (to launch mini-album All That Glitters) was a revelation, not least because prior to the show I’d been less than impressed with their recorded output on their earlier singles. Live, however, they’re a far weightier and more powerful proposition. Coming on like a combination of Nine Inch Nails, Placebo and Jane’s Addiction, their sound turns out to be a dazzling amalgam of intrepid drumming, solid basswork, yearning, angsty vocals and blunt, propulsive riffs along with extensively employed synths. … Continue Reading
Twin Sister, By Kenny McMurtrie
By Kenny McMurtrie
Keen as mustard to be on stage for the capacity crowd here tonight Twin Sister delivered note perfect renderings of such numbers as ‘Champy’ and set closer ‘All Around And Away We Go’, along with a couple (including the encore) of duets between just Andrea (looking a tad over-dressed for the event) and Eric. Undoubtedly a nice bunch, their music comes across well in a live setting but one couldn’t help but feel that it would be even better appreciated without having the band actually visible as a point of reference. … Continue Reading
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