Alex G has announced a new show at Glasgow&#39;s legendary Barrowland Ballroom later this year. Pennsylvania&#39;s preeminent master of melodic nostalgia and indie rock experimentation Alex Giannascoli and his long-serving band of brothers return to the city on Mon 17 Nov for their biggest Scottish live show to date, swiftly following the announcement of long-awaited new album Headlights, due for release on 18 July. <a href="undefined">In the meantime, Alex has previewed the first track from his new album</a>, entitled Afterlife. Aided by an irresistible mandolin-heavy hook, the song plays to the melodic strengths of previous records God Save The Animals, House of Sugar and in particular, 2017&#39;s Rocket, yet hints at new narrative direction and perhaps the most dextrous and most refined production to date. It&#39;s a bittersweet little banger which more than justifies the excited anticipation of this new record, perfectly-placed to come out right in the heart of summer.Pre-sale for the Barrowlands show starts on Thu 19 June @ 10amSign up <a href="undefined">HERE</a><a href="undefined"></a><a href="undefined">Check out the video for new single &#39;Afterlife&#39; below: </a><div class="video-container">
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ALEX G TO PLAY BARRAS IN NOVEMBER

Big Nights @ La Belle is a new month-long concert series taking place during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, only at La Belle Angele. This exciting new collaboration between the popular Old Town venue and summer events series Big Nights Out will host a cavalcade of extraordinary performers across the whole month of August, from familiar names and party starters to your new favourite artist. Beloved Libertines co-founder and esteemed solo artist Peter Docherty will perform across two nights in support of his much-anticipated new album Felt Better Alive (12+13 Aug); Kristen Hersh brings her popular 90s alt-rock combo Throwing Muses back to the capital with their first album in five years, Moonlight Concessions (20 Aug); Multi- Grammy-Award-Winning US Blues artist Fantastic Negrito brings his explosive live show to the city on 19 Aug, while revered MC and master of the bass-baritone flow, Chali 2na (Jurassic 5, Ozomatli) brings his solo tour to Edinburgh for a hip-hop masterclass on 11 Aug. Elsewhere throughout the month Big Nights @ La Belle will welcome cinematic US indie rock elders Mercury Rev; charismatic Australian singer-songwriter, X-Factor Australia sensation and recent Coldplay touring buddy Emmanuel Kelly; the bittersweet brilliance of BC Camplight; beguiling North East alt-indie collective Lanterns on the Lake; beloved UK indie-folk project This Is The Kit; electronic jazz heavyweights Svaneborg Kardyb &amp; Vega Trails; UK blues-rock duo When Rivers Meet and rising Scottish neo-trad trio Project Smok. There will also be plenty of chances to party with performances from septuagenarian rap duo Pete &amp; Bas, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater live tribute The 900, LA jazz-funk cosmonauts Thumpasauras, 80s hitmakers Men Without Hats and Croatian Eurovision star Baby Lasagna. All shows on sale now at bignightsout.com

New Summer Concert Series to Join Edinburgh Fringe in August

Rising Chicago indie rock crew Beach Bunny return to Glasgow for their biggest Scottish show to date on Sunday 19 October. Tickets on sale Fri 28 March @ 10am <a href="undefined">HERE </a>The band, expanded from the bedroom project of prolific master of melody Lili Trifilio, will be touring in support of their anticipated new album Tunnel Vision (out 25 April). You can watch the video for the eponymous new single below:<div class="video-container">
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Beach Bunny announce new headline show in Glasgow

Big Nights Out has announced a new wave of summer concerts at Queen’s Park Arena as part of its 2025 programming across two of Glasgow’s iconic outdoor bandstands. Over several nights in May, June and July, Glasgow will play host to a packed line up of world-renowned artists and local legends for a run of very special live outdoor performances at Kelvingrove Bandstand and Queen’s Park Arena this year.Today, new performances have been added to the line up at Queen’s Park Arena, including Leeds post-punk faves Yard Act (18 July), punk-jazz experimenter Geordie Greep (black midi - 19 July) and rambunctious London indie-punk collective Warmduscher (5 July). Pre-sale starts on Wed 26 March @ 10am Tickets <a href="undefined">HERE</a>

Yard Act, Warmduscher and Geordie Greep added to Big Nights Out

Michelle Zauner&#39;s cinematic indie rock project Japanese Breakfast has today released their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (&amp; Sad Women) via Dead Oceans. The album&#39;s release preceds the band&#39;s return to Scotland with a summer headline show at Glasgow&#39;s iconic Barrowland Ballroom set for Mon 30 June. This will be their biggest Scotland show to date, charting an impressive growth in scope and stature over the course of four well-received full length albums since. Tickets for Japanese Breakfast at Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow on 30 June available <a href="undefined">HERE</a>For Melancholy Brunettes... is available now from all good record shops. Watch the video for latest single &#39;Picture Window&#39; below:<div class="video-container">
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New Japanese Breakfast album out now. Barras show set for June.

Colour. Freedom. Joy. Move into the spirit of The Lion King — in Edinburgh or online live.Ready to move in a way that feels freeing, uplifting, and full of life?This special workshop is inspired by the spirit of The Lion King — the courage, the energy, the playfulness, and the feeling of coming back to yourself through movement. We’re not focusing on the song as a marketing idea, but on what it awakens: freedom, expression, connection, and that powerful feeling of being fully alive.Together, we’ll dance in a warm and welcoming space where you can let go, explore, and enjoy movement in your own way. Expect colour, encouragement, community, and space to reconnect with your body and spirit.We’ll be moving with the atmosphere of Celebration of life, using it as inspiration for openness, strength, and joyful expression. This workshop is about stepping into your own energy and enjoying the magic of movement together.You can join us for one hour or the full two-hour experience, so there’s flexibility to choose what feels best for you.What to Bring• Yourself, exactly as you are• Clothes you feel comfortable moving freely in• As much colour as you’d likeWhether you join us at Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh or online live, you are warmly welcome. Come as you are, bring your energy, and let’s free our spirits together.Date: 18th of April 2026Time: 11:00–13:00 GMT (2 hours)Location options:• Online Live (in realtime)• In-person at Voodoo Rooms , 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AABooking instructions:Click below and choose your booking options.Once the booking is successful, you&#39;ll receive a welcome email from Pirita &amp; Thabo , please check your inbox or spam.Groove Back Members and active Dance card users:-Follow the usual member booking process,-This workshop is part of your membership plan!-Dance card users, the times will be taken away from your card after the workshop.Who’s it for?Anyone who wants to feel more freedom on their movement!Beginners and all levels who are ready to be brave are also verywelcome.What you’ll leave with:- A routine you actually remember- Tools to learn choreography quicker- More freedom for your movement- That “I DID IT” feeling in a supportive, no-judgement communityWhether you join us in Edinburgh or online live, come as you are—and let’s turn your movement volume UP.Have questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch—I’m here to help.info@piritatuisku.com

Lion King Workshop: Free Your Spirit!

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The Voodoo Rooms - The Ballroom

Paul Carrack

Glasgow

SEC Armadillo

The Burning Hell met Carsie Blanton at a far-flung, small-town gig, and everybody fell in love with each other. They bonded over a shared affection for science fiction and socialism, and made plans to do some writing together. Pretty soon, this new American-Canadian alliance found themselves in a little village in Ireland making a whole record.&nbsp; Carsie, Joe, Mathias and Ariel brought out the silliest and most diabolical sides of each other, shouting down billionaires and war criminals, writing muppet musicals about cybernetics and the inevitable collapse of capitalism.&nbsp; Everything is Great is the result, a co-created album of outraged, outrageous, and ultimately optimistic anthems that invite everyone to join the party. They’ll be on tour together in 2026, playing songs from each of their extensive catalogues plus plenty of new ones, in a show that they have been persuaded by more cautious friends not to call “Martinis and Molotovs.” —- "Carsie Blanton is one of those hard-headed open-hearted protestors who can make revolution sound desirable to your body, even if your mind wants to resist it" - Fresh Air "[The Burning Hell’s Ghost Palace is] a warm, wonderful celebration of how the songwriter can help interpret an increasingly unfathomable world." - The Arts Desk

The Burning Hell

The Mash House

Rianne Downey

Aberdeen

The Lemon Tree

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THE POPGUNS are an indie pop group formed in Brighton in 1987, known for their melodic sound, driving guitars, and the powerful, heartfelt vocals of lead singer Wendy Pickles. As part of the late 80s/early 90s indie scene they recorded two John Peel sessions and achieved indie-chart success with singles like "Landslide" and quintessential albums ‘Eugenie’ and ‘Snog’ before a hiatus. 2012 saw the band resume live performances followed by a new album, ‘Pop Fiction’, in 2014 on Matinée Recordings. The album received widespread praise within the indie-music blogs and appeared in many of their Top 10 Releases of the year. The band have continued to tour and record new material and released the “Who Never Found Love” EP in 2025.

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