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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
News: Biffy, Barry, Boards - all the Longlisted SAY Albums @sayaward
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Biffy, Barry, Boards – all the Longlisted SAY Albums
This year's longlist for the Scottish Album Of The Year Award (SAY) was announced
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
News: Biffy, Barry, Boards - all the Longlisted SAY Albums @sayaward
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Biffy, Barry, Boards – all the Longlisted SAY Albums
This year's longlist for the Scottish Album Of The Year Award (SAY) was announced
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Come on Welsh team – Mogwai’s sponsored shirts Mogwai follow in the footsteps of Wet Wet Wet and Chvrches by having their name emblazoned on the front of a football top.
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Come on Welsh team – Mogwai’s sponsored shirts
Mogwai follow in the footsteps of Wet Wet Wet and Chvrches by having their name emblazoned on the front of a football top.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
News: Pictish Trail enters Guinness Book of Records - Johnny Lynch's video sets new (only?) high slime mark @lostmaprecords @pictishtrail @fire_records
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Pictish Trail enters Guinness Book of Records
Johnny 'Pictish Trail' Lynch is now a Guinness World Record holder
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
News: Siobhan Wilson gets flowered up at the Fringe @GildedBalloon @siobhanwilsonsiobhanwilson
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Siobhan Wilson gets flowered up at the Fringe
Siobhan Wilson is to present the world premiere of FLOWERCORE, a piece of immersive and intimate gig theatre, at thes Edinburgh Fringe.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Feature: Adam Ross - No analogue Apathy @fikarecordings @songsbyadamross
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Adam Ross
AI is on the rise – and now, not content with taking our jobs, it’s now after our music.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Gig review: Last Flight - closing time at the Flying Duck @theflyingduckglasgow
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Last Flight of the Flying Duck
Some great shows have taken place over the years in this venue, which commenced operations as The Flying Duck in 2007
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Gig review: The Gathering Festival, Inverness Northern Meeting Park, Sunday 30th May 2026 @thegatheringscot @danaceol @manranofficial @kimcarnie @valtosband @taliskmusic @torridonband @beluga_lagoon @Skerryvore
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The Gathering Festival
The Gathering Festival came around once again, and thousands of music lovers braved the rain for their favourite artists.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Gig review: Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band / Calum Bowie / Bee The Change Choir, Inverness Northern Meeting Park, Friday 29th May 2026 @nathanevanss.ig) Instagram www.instagram.com @nathanevanss.ig @saintphnx @calumbowiemusic @thegatheringscot:
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Nathan Evans & The Saint PHNX Band / Calum Bowie / Bee The Change Choir
Nathan Evans and The Saint PHNX Band were just what the city of Inverness needed to kick-start the summer music festivals.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Single review: Tokyo Taboo – 'Wings ' @tokyotaboo
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Tokyo Taboo
This track came across my desk unexpectedly but I think it may have started something.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Single review: Firestations - 'An Apparition' @LostMaprecords @firestationsband
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Firestations
The release of this track signals the appearance of a new album by London combo Firestations later this year
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Gig review: Keeley / The Martial Arts, Glasgow Hug And Pint, Sunday May 31st 2026 @keelysound @thehugandpint @themartialarts
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Keeley / The Martial Arts
This gig was long anticipated, having been postponed from a few months ago - the first Keeley headline show in Glasgow for around three years (according to Ms Moss, who obviously should know
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Album review: Boards Of Canada - 'Inferno' @warprecords @boardsofcanada
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Boards Of Canada
Boards Of Canada remain a wonderful enigma. 'Inferno' is their fifth album, but it's their first since 2013's 'Tomorrow's Harvest'. Parallels could be drawn with another excellent but different Scottish act - The Blue Nile - whose time between album releases sees so much happen in the world (both musical and beyond) yet on re-emerging, everyone rightly stands to attention. The duo rarely give interviews - in fact, it was only around the time of 2005's 'The Campfire Headphase' that Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin revealed they were actually brothers. Whilst people claiming that they'd just like the music to speak for itself it's nothing, it's clear these pair of siblings might actually mean it, maaan - without actually saying it.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
EP review: The Chop - 'Third Window' (Lost Sound Tapes) @the_chop_music @lostsoundtapes
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The Chop
Released as a six-track cassette back in April on Vancouver's Lost Sound Tapes, 'Third Window' is by Gemma and Andrew of Glasgow band Dancer
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Gig review: Carla J Easton / Clayrings / Peak, Glasgow @TheRumshack, Friday 27th May 2026 @carla.j.easton @clayringstheband @_thisispeak
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Carla J Easton / Clayrings / Peak
For this Glasgow headliner two fairly local support acts had been booked by the promoter 432
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
is this music? Podcast episode 5 - a look ahead to @TRNSMTfest
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Podcast episode 5
This month it's Craig, Stuart, Gus, and Glenn discussing this year's TRNSMT line up
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Gig review: Open Mike Eagle, Glasgow Stereo, Saturday 30th May 2026 @stereoglasgow @open_mike_eagle
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Open Mike Eagle
Open Mike Eagle's Glasgow appearance felt perfectly matched to its surroundings.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Gig review: Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk, Edinburgh Usher Hall, Thursday 28th May 2026 @rthompsonmusic @usherhall @hamishhawk
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Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk
The last time I saw Hamish Hawk was a mid-afternoon set at TRNSMT, one heavy on theatrics with full band arrangements bursting at the seams.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
News: Boards of Canada rail against Trump - Protests from Scots duo as new track soundtracks jingoistic White House video
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Boards of Canada rail against Trump
Boards of Canada has condemned the use of new track 'Deep Time', which they, say was used without permission in a social media video shared by the White House.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Glasgow Music Scene: Discover R.A.G.G.S. and Blind Yeo’s Unforgettable Night The Glasgow music scene is vibrant and dynamic, drawing in music lovers from every corner of the city and beyond.Known for its lively local music events Glasgow, it showcases an eclectic mix of genres, ranging from indie…
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Glasgow Music Scene: Discover R.A.G.G.S. and Blind Yeo’s Unforgettable Night
The Glasgow music scene is vibrant and dynamic, drawing in music lovers from every corner of the city and beyond.Known for its lively local music events Glasgow, it showcases an eclectic mix of genres, ranging from indie rock to electronic beats.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Black Label Society Concert Review: A Night of Powerful Emotion The recent Black Label Society concert was an electrifying experience that showcased the raw power and artistry of this legendary band.From the moment frontman Zakk Wylde took the stage, fans were treated to a captivating display of…
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Black Label Society Concert Review: A Night of Powerful Emotion
The recent Black Label Society concert was an electrifying experience that showcased the raw power and artistry of this legendary band.From the moment frontman Zakk Wylde took the stage, fans were treated to a captivating display of musical prowess that left no doubt about their elite status among UK metal bands.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
News: Pete Doherty cleans up his act - Libertines frontman to headine Glasgow alcohol-free festival
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Pete Doherty cleans up his act
Pete Doherty is set to headline the Recovery Connects alcohol-free music festival
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Album review: Hue and Cry - 'Everybody' (Blairhill Records)
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Hue and Cry
“There’s always been a dance element to their music”.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Gig review: Black Label Society / Dark Chapel / Venom Inc., Glasgow O2 Academy, Thursday May 28th 2026 @blacklabelsocietyofficial @darkchapelband @venom_inc @o2academygla
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Black Label Society / Dark Chapel / Venom Inc.
Black Label Society were a band that always existed in my periphery.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Gig review: Blind Yeo / R.Aggs, Glasgow Glad Cafe @blind_yeo_band @thegladcafe @r4ggs
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Blind Yeo / R.Aggs
A spot of warm weather and people tend to stay out in the park, so it looked pretty sparse as this gig started...
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Gig review: China Crisis, Paisley The Bungalow, Saturday 2nd May 2026 @chinacrisismusic
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China Crisis
China Crisis are on tour, showcasing their 1994 album, ‘Warped by Success’.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Gig review: Matt White and the Emulsions / Cam Davey / PVC, Glasgow King Tut's, Friday May 22nd 2026 @kingtutsofficial @mattwhiteandtheemulsions @pvctheband @camdaveyy
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Matt White and the Emulsions / Cam Davey / PVC
This gig cost £6 - incredibly good value for money to see three bands with some serious talent
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Gig review: Broken Chanter / Frankie Morrow, Glasgow The Rumshack, Friday May 15th 2026 @therumshack @frankiemorrowmusic @brokenchanter
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Broken Chanter / Frankie Morrow
Support act Frankie Morrow was completely unknown
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Gig review: Dovetailed / Fern Veh, Glasgow The Doublet, Sunday 17th May 2026 @dovetailedband @fern.veh @thedoubletbar @lostmaprecordings
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Dovetailed / Fern Veh
The Doublet upstairs is a great venue, small and intimate for acoustic gigs but with a remarkably good (and loud!) sound system for louder gigs
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Single review: Sulka - 'Meteorite' (@LostMapRecordings) @_sulka
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Sulka
A thing of dark beauty, this new track from Glasgow-based Sulka (aka Lukas Clasen) combines low-key gentleness with some spiky guitar noise
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Gig review: Pixies / Gans, Dunfermline Alhambra Theatre, Thursday 22nd May 2026 @alhambradunfermline @gans.brum @pixiesofficial
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Pixies / Gans
40 years is a long time in showbiz, but Pixies are mere striplings when you compare them to tonight's venue
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Gig review: Adam Ross, Glasgow Some Great Reward, Sunday May 17th 2026 @songsbyadamross @fikarecordings @sgr_recordcafe
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Adam Ross
This free of charge afternoon gig was billed as Adam solo but in fact he brought "Piano" Pete, bass player Cammy, and Gillian Fleetwood on backing vocals
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Album review: Wojtek The Bear - I Don't Think You Want To Hear This @lnfglasgow @wojtekthebearband
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Wojtek The Bear
The fourth album from the lowercase Glaswegian band continues in a fine vein of twee, bookish indie-pop
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Single review: The Healing Power of Horses - 'i wait, i sink' @thehealingpowerofhorses
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The Healing Power of Horses
Looks like the first release from this Fens-based duo, who combine doomy synth sounds with off-kilter percussion and a slightly cut-glass female vocal.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Gig review: Kiefer Sutherland, Glasgow Old Fruitmarket, Friday May 16th 2026 @kiefersutherland
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Kiefer Sutherland
There’s always been something restless about Kiefer Sutherland. Since his breakout in Stand by Me, he has carried the reputation of a Hollywood bad boy,
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Gig review: The Royston Club, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Friday May 8th @edinburghcornexchange
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The Royston Club / Overpass
Last July, The Royston Club supported Kasabian in the Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Less than a year later, they’re headlining it
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Single review: Arab Strap - 'You You You' @arabstrapband @rockactionrecs
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Arab Strap
Ooft! After a mere two year break, Arab Strap are back with a new track, released on a random Tuesday with (looks like) no advance warning
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Gig review: Last Night From Glasgow Birthday Bash #10 @lnfglasgow
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Last Night From Glasgow Birthday Bash #10
On a day of spectacular gig-clash proportions (at least five or six decent events of interest across Glasgow), the rarified climes of Hyndland was the location for LNFG10
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Feature: Cruz 2.0 - Big break @cruz_2.0_music_
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Cruz 2.0
Summer is almost here and it comes with a perfect new soundtrack.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Single review: Bill Wells (feat. Aby Vulliamy) - 'Tie Your Hands' @abyvulliamy @karaoke_kalk
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Bill Wells (feat. Aby Vulliamy)
Bill Wells has had a broad reach in contemporary Scottish music, from pure jazz (Bill Wells Trio) to incredible collaborations
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Single review: Dovetailed - 'Kitchen' @lostmaprecords @dovetailedband
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Dovetailed
This appears to be a brand new project, a collaboration between Kim Grant (aka Raveloe) and former Frightened Rabbit man Simon Liddell
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Feature: Peter Gabriel - Opening up a World of Music @itspetergabriel @womadfestival @realworldstudios
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Peter Gabriel
Considering it’s his own festival, Peter Gabriel hasn’t played WOMAD all that often.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Gig review: The Itch, Glasgow Hug and Pint, Tuesday 9th May 2026 @thehugandpint @theitch_music
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The Itch
There’s something deeply satisfying about discovering a band that feel simultaneously brand new and strangely familiar.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Gig review: Haircut 100 / Stone Foundation, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre, Sunday 10th May 2026 @haircutonehundred @stonefoundation
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Haircut 100 / Stone Foundation
Surrounded by old Glaswegian architecture, the Pavilion is always such a fascinating environment, connecting audience members directly to history.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Single review: Luna Li - 'Multiplied' @lunalilunalilunali @inreallifemusic
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Luna Li
With a knack for mixing psychedelic pop with elements of rock, Luna Li has served up an impressive first single for a new project.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Gig review: Super Furry Animals / Getdown Services, Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom, Saturday 9th May @barrowland_ballroom @getdown_services @superfurryanimals
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Super Furry Animals / Getdown Services
The bands I loved when I was on the cusp of my teens are the biggest rockstars in my eyes.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Gig review: The Twilight Sad (plus supports), London @Roundhouseldn / Glasgow @Barrowland_Ballroom @thetwilightsad @dearyband @theobleak
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The Twilight Sad (plus supports)
This double header was a lot of fun and started with BM's second episode of "gig tourism" of the year, seeing The Sad in a London venue.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Gig review: The Charlatans / The Cords, Aberdeen Music Hall, Tuesday 5th May 2026 @the.cords_band @thecharlatans @aberdeenperformingarts
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The Charlatans / The Cords
After nearly 40 years, The Charlatans remain a band at the top of their game.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Album review: Griffin - 'Begriffen' (Spread Way Out / Better Company Records) @griffinbrown_
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Griffin
The third album by New York-based Griffin rolls into town and is certainly a pert affair. Stripped back, lots of space and spikey percussion is the name of the game here. And, it must be said, coupled with the sometimes rather introspective vocals, it's pretty successful. Occasionally, to dizzying effect. Reverb ahoy sees to the latter. It is, however, not without its flaws. What perhaps holds 'Begriffen' back a tad is that its sound could just possibly be labelled a little dated. Chonky beats, and either vocoder or serious autotune abuse on the vocals was certainly all the rage some time years ago.
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jockrocknews.bsky.social @jockrocknews.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Gig review: Makaya McCraven, Glasgow Classic Grand, Friday 1st May 2026 @makayamccraven @kai_reesu @theclassicgrand
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Makaya McCraven / Kai Reesu
Kai Reesu bring their psychedelic brand of soulful jazz for the opening set tonight.
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