Currently based between Scotland and England, the wonderful, award-winning artist Philippa Tomlin makes visual art that’s as bewitching as it’s disturbing. A brand new exhibition featuring her work, CULT, arrives at the end of July. I caught up with Tomlin to find out more about the exhibition, and ask what inspires her. I feel likeContinue reading “Interview With The Artist: Philippa Tomlin”
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Lost In Music: Man Of Moon- You And I
Whit a stoater, as we say in Scotland. That means, “banger”. If Krautrock and postrock could somehow procreate, this is what you would get. It’s taken from the Scottish band’s forthcoming album ‘Machinism’ Chris Bainbridge (guitar and vocals) and Ian Stewart (drums) who formed the band in Edinburgh, but are now based in Glasgow, areContinue reading “Lost In Music: Man Of Moon- You And I”
A Secret Worth Sharing: Meet Anna Secret Poet
Anna Secret Poet is a genderfluid singer/songwriter,musician,poet and model based in Glasgow. Their influences range from The Ramones to Doctor Who, and you can find them performing in clubs,cabaret nights and at comedy shows.With new music on the horizon,I caught up with the delightful Anna Blair to find out what’s in store for 2024. IsContinue reading “A Secret Worth Sharing: Meet Anna Secret Poet”
The Future’s Here Today: Current Affairs
Maybe I’m biased as I live here, but you can always rely on Glasgow bands to bring that punky energy. Current Affairs are yet another to shake your bones to. Joan Sweeney, Andrew Milk, Gemma Fleet and Sebastian Ymai have formed from many other fine indie bands like Shopping, Pissy, and The Wharves, so theirContinue reading “The Future’s Here Today: Current Affairs”
Masks on Display at Theatre Royal, Glasgow
I have always had a thing for theatrical masks and Theatre Royal in Glasgow always has beautiful costumes on display. I took these photos of masks from their collection in 2017.
TRAINSPOTTING AND GLASGOW
We all know Irvine Welsh’s classic novel, play and film Trainspotting was set in Leith in Edinburgh, but for Danny Boyle’s film adaptation of the mid- nineties, a couple of pivotal scenes were shot in the Maryhill area of Glasgow. One infamous shot of the pub where wee ned psychopath Begbie (Robert Carlyle) casually tossesContinue reading “TRAINSPOTTING AND GLASGOW”
Some Graffiti in Glasgow
There’s always something inspiring about good graffiti. I like the anonymity and the transience, because it can be painted over at any time. This one was found in Cowcaddens subway in the autumn of last year, and I really like it. It’s somehow not unlike an Expressionist figure, like one of Munch’s willowy women. IContinue reading “Some Graffiti in Glasgow”
Lost In Music: Kaputt- Gone West
Glasgow chaos merchants Kaputt are back! The post-everything band return with a typically energetic slice of skronk to make life substantially better. If this doesn’t get your pulse racing, I can’t help you. Find more on Kaputt at Upset The Rhythm and Bandcamp http://www.upsettherhythm.co.uk http://www.kaputt1.bandcamp.com
Hit The North 