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    Bob Dylan returns to Glasgow with Triumpant, Raucous, and predictibly Grumpy set (was there a glimpse of a smile?) – Gig review

    Now the dust has settled, it’s time to reflect on Bob Dylan’s triumphant return ...

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    Marc Bean

    Peter Cat – Starchamber: Cosmic, lascivious, and confident

    The second album from the Glasgow based art-pop band opens with a squeal of ...

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    Chris Queen

    Podcast: Everybody Wants to Play the Hits

    Everybody Wants to Play the Hits is the new Scottish music review podcast, brought ...

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    SNACK Bits (November 2025) Scotland’s Essential New Music Guide

    It’s a digital-only Bits and we’ve resisted the temptation to rename it Bytes. That ...

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    Andy Reilly

    SHEARS: WE ARE BUT CHEMICALS (interview)

    The economics of today’s music world favour the self-sufficient; SHEARS makes it sound effortless. ...

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    Andy Reilly

    Emma Pollock: Begging The Night To Take Hold (interview)

    Founding member of The Delgados and of independent label Chemikal Underground, Emma Pollock returns ...

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    Chris Queen

    SNACK Bits: Scotland’s Essential New Music

    Do you want a witty autumnal anecdote, or straight into October’s Bits? Correct answer. ...

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    Andy Reilly

    Former Champ Speak About Their ‘full of singles’ New Album, i saw you in paradise, Stepping Away From Nostalgia, and Keeping That Bite In The Lyrics

    Scotland and Ireland share quick wits, kindred accents and a love of a good ...

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    Andy Reilly