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.

For anyone already familiar with Ni, the title of their third album is bound to raise a smile. Fol Naïs, literally "born mad" in Old French ,or the appellation given to the fools and jesters of history's great rulers. This symbol of impertinence couldn't be more appropriate for this new release from the most unclassifiable of Rhône-Alpes quartets. Complex, dissonant, shaggy, it's all there. But their formidable inventiveness and unexpected danceable side make them a leader in the musical niche. MathRock? Noise? Metal? Jazz?Ni take another step in their quest for the Holy Grail, displaying as much mischief as wrath.

Core. Presents: Ní

Glasgow

The Garage (Attic)

Asha Banks

Warehouse SWG3

Edinburgh

The Caves

Del Water Gap

Galvanizers, SWG3

Female hardcore from Lima - Perú, est. in early 2014, bringing back the rawest and fastest sound of lately 80s and 90s hc.&nbsp;

Core. Presents: Tomar Control

The Hug and Pint

Core. Presents: Excide + Hollow Suns

Nice N Sleazy (Upstairs)

Michael Head &amp; The Red Elastic Band return to the stage this spring following a short hiatus. The band will be revisiting some of their favourite rooms while also taking in new stages, with further live dates planned later in the year. Confirmed shows include the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge, the Tolbooth in Stirling, The Grove in Newcastle, and two nights at District in Liverpool. This May marks two years since the release of Loophole, the acclaimed follow-up to Dear Scott, continuing a catalogue that has earned Michael Head a devoted audience and lasting critical admiration.

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band

Stirling

Tolbooth

Mica Millar

Old Fruitmarket

Officer John

McChuills

Warmduscher refuse to settle. On their electrifying 6ifth album, Too Cold To Hold,the six-piece groove machine pushes boundaries, fusing punk-funk, discopogo, gqom, hip-hop, and jazz into a fearless, chaotic sound. Produced in-house by Benjamin Romans Hopcraft and Jamie Neville, the record embracesraw energy, fresh in6luences, and authentic self-expression. With guestappearances from Irvine Welsh, Con6idence Man’s Janet Planet, Jeshi, andLianne La Havas, Warmduscher’s surreal, high-octane storytelling and pulsingrhythms captivate. They’re not just evolving—they’re just getting started.Don’t de6ine them, just enjoy them.

Warmduscher

Classic Grand

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.

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