Marc Bean, Author at SNACK: Music, film, arts and culture magazine for Scotland

Marc Bean

Sarah/Shaun – Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms – September 2026 (Gig review)

Hot on the heels of supporting Maribou State at Fringe by the Sea, last ...

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Primal Scream play XTRMNTR – Glasgow Barrowland (September 2026 – Gig review) 

If I was to assume your favourite Primal Scream album is Screamadelica then I ...

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The Kaves – Exile EP (review)

Following the release of tracks ‘Somber’ and ‘Superglue’ earlier this year, Glasgow based, four ...

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Live Review: Mac Demarco – Glasgow Barrowland (September 2026) 

It would be fair to say that historically, Mac DeMarco gigs have been something ...

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Horsegirl – La Belle Angele (Edinburgh Fringe 2026) 4 Stars ****

Those of a certain age will remember when the Edinburgh Fringe had a vast ...

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Talulah Ruby singing centre-stage with a microphone during Maribou State's live set, flanked by a guitarist and keyboardist under bright red stage lighting.

Maribou State – Fringe by the Sea (Music Review)

Since the demise of T in the Park, in 2016, Scotland has been crying ...

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The Strokes – Reality Awaits: A grower that might be a classic, if you can stand the autotune

Twenty-five years ago the music world listened in awe as The Strokes released their ...

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Lola Young @ Glasgow 02 Academy (June 2026): cheeky, confident, and clearly feeling much better (live review)

Despite releasing her third album to critical acclaim last year, 2025 was a tricky ...

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