Chvrches: Melodic alchemists of sadness and joy
HEADLINING Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this week marks the first time Chvrches have played Scotland outside their hometown in many months. The synth-pop trio performed at the Hydro back in February; Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty ripping it up in front of thousands before collaborating with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for a monumental version of Miracle from Love Is Dead, their most commercially successful album to date.
Things to look out for this week
ArtThe Glasgow School of Art degree show returns to Garnethill this year with the public being given the first opportunity to see the refurbished Stow Building where students of fine art and from the innovation school will show their work.
'I had the best night of my life in Glasgow,' says actor-rocker Kiefer Sutherland
The last time Kiefer Sutherland played Glasgow, he said he had “the best night” of his life. That double take is forgivable. This is Kiefer Sutherland: Hollywood actor for more than 30 years; famous for his roles in era-defining films such as Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, Young Guns and Flatliners and a household fixture throughout the noughties as 24's Agent Jack Bauer.
Celebrating Hans Zimmer – the man who created the sound of cinema
HANS Zimmer’s music has shaped the cinematic experience of generations of film-goers for more than 30 years.
Stephanie Cheape: Bryan Ferry, a bottle of Dom Perignon, and me
Stephanie Cheape: Tonight Inverness Ironworks; Dec 17 Aberdeen Beach Promenade; Dec 18 Edinburgh Queen’s Hall; Dec 20 Glasgow Barrowland; Dec 31 Edinburgh's Street Party
