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.

Peter Hook first revisited the seminal Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures back in May 2010 for a commemorative charity concert and has followed it each year by performing subsequent albums from the repertoire of his bands, Joy Division and New Order. His dedication to his back catalogue has now seen him move through Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still, Movement, Power Corruption &amp; Lies, Low Life, Brotherhood, Technique, Republic and Substance to arrive at the Get Ready album in 2025. Having toured the albums extensively, the band have now amassed approaching 900 concerts. Among the many highlights since Peter Hook reintroduced his early repertoire to a legion of audiences across the world, both new and old, have been appearances at Benicassim, Primavera Sound, Bestival, Kendal Calling, Victorious and Rebellion, alongside extensive touring in Europe, China, Japan, North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand to huge acclaim from both fans and critics alike.

Peter Hook & The Light

Glasgow

Kelvingrove Bandstand

Francis Dunnery is a world-renowned multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer whose career spans over four decades of musical evolution. Originally rising to prominence as the frontman and primary composer of the British progressive rock band It Bites, Dunnery co-wrote and performed the classic Top 10 UK hit &quot;Calling All the Heroes,&quot; cementing his place in rock history.As a highly sought-after collaborator, Dunnery’s technical brilliance and creative versatility have seen him record and tour with some of the most iconic names in music, including Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Carlos Santana, Lauryn Hill, and Ian Brown. His ability to traverse genres—from progressive rock and pop to soul and classical guitar—has made him a respected peer among industry legends.Beyond his collaborative work, Francis has enjoyed significant international success as a solo artist. With over ten original albums to his credit, he has achieved solo chart success around the world, most notably with the hit single &quot;American Life in the Summertime.&quot; His solo career is defined by a rare combination of virtuoso musicianship and deeply personal, witty, and philosophical storytelling.Now based in Pennsylvania, Dunnery continues to reach a global audience through his various media platforms and the Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund (CKDCF). His live performances remain an intimate masterclass in songcraft and guitar performance, delivered with the seasoned perspective of a true musical pioneer.

Francis Dunnery

Edinburgh

The Voodoo Rooms - The Speakeasy

Princess Nokia is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter of Puerto Rican descent. She identifies as Afro-Indigenous and is known for her genre-blending music that spans hip-hop, punk, soul, and emo. Her work often explores themes of identity, spirituality, and empowerment, reflecting her experiences growing up in East Harlem and the Lower East Side.&nbsp;﻿Beyond music, Princess Nokia is an outspoken advocate for intersectional feminism and LGBTQ+ rights. She co-founded the Smart Girl Club, a collective aimed at empowering women through discussions on urban feminism and healthy living. Her activism and artistry have made her a prominent voice for marginalized communities, and she continues to use her platform to challenge societal norms and inspire self-expression.

Princess Nokia

The Art School

An evening of songs to heal the soul!Alex Rv Phillips - UK &amp; Ireland TourThis is&nbsp;Alex Rv Phillips’ first ever headline tour of the UK &amp; Ireland&nbsp;- and the most intimate run of shows he’s ever done.After a sudden rise across social media over the past couple of years, Alex is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage to share the songs that have been with him for a lifetime.Expect&nbsp;new, unreleased songs from his upcoming album, alongside the tracks that have already connected with millions online. These shows are designed to be&nbsp;raw, close, and unforgettable&nbsp;- the way these songs were meant to be heard. There will also be&nbsp;a few surprises throughout the night, and&nbsp;exclusive merch available at the venue. Come be part of the beginning.

Alex RV Phillips

The Hug and Pint

Martyn Joseph

The Mackintosh Church

Mike Viola

The Glad Cafe

Picture The Scene

The Mash House

Max Ryan Headline Show

The Poetry Club, SWG3

Chanel Yates

There are some voices that genuinely make you stop in your tracks – Courtney Hadwin is one of them. In 2025, the Durham-born singer-songwriter is unveiling her long-awaited debut album, which will showcase her once-in-a-generation talent for all to hear. Many will already know of Hadwin thanks to her famed audition on America’s Got Talent in 2018. In what rapidly became one of the most-viewed auditions in the show’s history, the 13-year-old Hadwin – visibly nervous as she stood in front of the judges and a huge live audience – blew everyone away with a fearless rendition of Otis Redding’s 1968 classic “Hard to Handle”. A huge Janis Joplin fan, judge Howie Mandel leapt for the Golden Buzzer after telling her how Hadwin’s glass-shattering voice reminded him of the legendary rock artist. Six years later, Hadwin has endured plenty of ups and downs. Yet these trials have been poured into the record – songs of experience – making for a phenomenal, and confident, debut. Written and produced with Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Kevin Bowe (Etta James, Joe Cocker) in his hometown of Minneapolis, each track fizzes with her irrepressible spirit. “They’re coming-of-age songs, written either when I was going through the worst of times or when I felt on top of the world,” Hadwin explains. “I’m both nervous and excited to be putting them out into the world, as this is the most personal I’ve ever been in my songwriting. It’s the story so far.” Single “Spellbound” is dynamite – a punchy punk-rock tune loaded up with snarling guitar riffs and jangling percussion. “Me and Kevin had a couple of extra days left over after recording a bunch of songs, so we decided to use the time and ended up with this,” Hadwin says with a grin. “Before I left for America, I’d been in this situation where I was completely obsessed with someone, and ‘Spellbound’ just kind of popped out.” She howls and hollers, perfectly capturing the messiness of a teenage crush with a tongue-in-cheek bridge and the anthemic, singalong chorus: “I’m spellbound baby and I can’t say no/ Follow you to hell if it’s where you wanna go.”&nbsp; From a young age, Hadwin demonstrated a curiosity and understanding of music beyond her years. Her dad, Paul Hadwin, whom she fondly calls her biggest supporter, remembers his then-three-year-old daughter belting out “Crazy” by Aerosmith around the house, driving her family, well, crazy. When she was just nine years old, she realised that becoming a musician was her dream, and she began to pursue it with true conviction. “I was that kid in school who didn’t go to parties, I didn’t go out on the weekends,” she shrugs. “I’d be at home, focusing on music – it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” She took up musical theatre, all the while studying the greats on YouTube: Joplin, James Brown, Little Richard, Tina Turner… “I’d sit there for hours at a time, listening to all of these artists who I’d never heard before, then trying to learn the songs and how to sing and dance like them.” It wasn’t just their singing that captivated her – these were entertainers, whose charisma and magnetism were as much a draw as their astounding voices.&nbsp; It was this drive that led to Hadwin successfully auditioning for America’s Got Talent, having previously made it to the final of The Voice Kids UK. “I wouldn’t necessarily take it back, but it was a very, very young age to be put in the spotlight,” she says now. “I was scared that everyone was going to hate me and it would end up being one of those joke auditions. When she walked onto the stage, faced by judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Mandel, she was shaking. But then she sang, in that jaw-dropping, freewheeling manner of hers, and everything changed.&nbsp; “I was in America for about six months and it was just constant TV stuff,” Hadwin recalls. “I didn’t really like it, but I was persuaded to do AGT Champions as long as I could do an original song.” She was put through the ringer once more and signed a record deal, only to discover that executives had no idea what to do with her. “I spent weeks and weeks being put into writing sessions so they could try to find my ‘sound’, but it was always with pop songwriters, which I knew was completely wrong,” she says. By the time she’d even come close to getting a few songs that suited her, it was announced that the label was shutting down. Hadwin found herself out in the cold, two weeks before her 16th birthday. “It really opened my eyes to the realities of the music industry and who to trust,” she says matter-of-factly. It took some time for her to recover from what felt – to a young girl who just wanted to sing – like a major setback. “When something like that happens, you end up doubting yourself, as though it was your fault,” she admits. “But it also made me work harder, like I had to prove myself somehow.” She met Bowe, beginning with writing sessions over video call; finally Hadwin felt as though she was working with someone who understood her. One of the songs they came up with together was “You Only Love Me When I Lie”, an extraordinary, soulful blues number that channels the spirit of Aretha Franklin or Martha Reeves. Her opening notes are delivered with a feline purr, illustrating how she knows precisely when to exercise restraint, and when to let rip. Here, listeners are treated to the best of both worlds – over a spooky Hammond Organ and luxuriant ripples of guitar, she yowls like a woman possessed: “Sick and tired of keeping all my thoughts to myself/ ‘Cos I never get a chance to heal/ If you can’t stand my crazy I’ll get somebody else/ So I can feel the way I feel.” As if any further proof was needed of Hadwin’s artistic dexterity: “DNA” is a sizzling slice of funk-rock, bouncing in with a squelchy synth beat and irresistible hooks. Like Joplin before her, she conveys the impression that she has abandoned vocal control, such is the intensity of her performance. This is one of Hadwin’s most astonishing traits, and one that will no doubt have fans clamouring to see it taking place live on stage. In an age where any voice can be polished and preened into auto-tuned “perfection”, she stands out for her fearlessness – pouring her heart and soul into each note.&nbsp; Take “Die and Stay Pretty”, a song that, in the hands of another singer, could easily have become a sweet yet straightforward ballad. Hadwin, though, sings like her voice might free herself and anyone else who hears it, channelling both love and anguish: “Acting like you’re in the velvet underground/ You look so good when you’re going down.” “This one is completely different to every other song on the record,” Hadwin points out. “I’d been feeling pretty down, watching someone I cared about basically screw up their life, which was affecting me as well. I called Kevin and he just said, ‘Well, let’s write a song about it.’” So early on in her career, she displays a talent for writing tracks that are both deeply personal and instantly relatable. Listen to “All the Love Money Can Buy”, a spectacular kiss-off with all the swagger and sass of her heroes, backed by gospel-style backing vocals and a jubilant brass section. Just look at her go.&nbsp;

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