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ZERRIN ‘Talking to myself ‘ (EP Review)

SNACK reviewed ‘Maintenance Phase’, the lead single that opens this EP, in April – ...

PICTISH TRAIL ‘Follow Footsteps’ (EP Review)

Reimagining songs from his 2022 album Island Family, the Small Isles polymath Johnny Lynch ...

STUART MURDOCH on finding a voice, escapism, and throwing off the shackles.

In 2015 we were introduced to ‘Nobody’s Empire’, a classic twee folk track from ...

KATE YOUNG ‘Umbelliferæ’ (Album Review)

Kate Young’s Umbelliferæ turns our gaze downwards, to the incredible variety of plant life ...

SNACK Bits (October ’24): Scotland’s Essential New Music Guide

You see? BITS disappears for two issues and Oasis reform. Do you think that’s ...

Structural art piece featuring hanging fabric and paper from the art exhibition of Claire Barclay and Oana Stanciu.

Outwith Festival: a rich offering (REVIEW)

Outwith def: outside/beyond. It’s always refreshing to see more opening up outside of the ...

The Magnetic Fields Part 1: marvellous (REVIEW)

American band, The Magnetic Fields, took to the stage of Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall to ...

Bloc+ : Inclusivity, authenticity, and creativity in the heart of Glasgow City

The first thing you see going down the stairs to Bloc+, the beloved Glasgow ...

Scotland’s Best Grassroots Music Venues SNACK Student Guide 2024

When you look at the moments in music that kickstart a movement, it’s striking ...

Hamish Hawk on transcendant collaboration and vindication

At the time of speaking to SNACK, Hamish Hawk’s new album, A Firmer Hand, ...