Arab Strap

The longlist for the 2013 Scottish Album of the Year Award
Thursday 25 April 2013

Despite its thrilling sonic diversity, the second Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award long-list, announced today, exhibits some common themes.

2012 REVIEW: TOP 50 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR
Sunday 30 December 2012

"Were there even 50 Scottish albums released in 2012?" That has pretty much been the response every time I've mentioned that I've been assembling a list of favourites for an end-of-year feature.

Rich fruit from the heartfelt songs of experience
Thursday 13 December 2012

Aidan Moffat and Bill Wells aren't men to rest upon their laurels.

On the road to the North
Thursday 7 June 2012

Glasgow venue Nice N Sleazy has a lot to answer for.

Stories for the record
Friday 20 April 2012

Did you hear the one about the art collective, the professor and the polymath?