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Kettle of Kites to visit Edinburgh’s Sneaky Pete’s during Independent Venue Week

Posted on 15th January 202015th January 2020 by Gary Flockhart

Making a rare live appearance in support of Independent Venue Week, Kettle of Kites will be bringing the sci-fi inspired, cinematic alt-rock of their recent album Arrows to Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh next week. The band fronted by ex-Admiral Fallow man Tom Stearn have unveiled a new re-work of Supernova, courtesy of London based producer Pour Atom Oil. Following a meeting of minds at a recent London show together, the two artists have collaborated on…

Billie Eilish records the new James Bond theme

Posted on 14th January 202014th January 2020 by Gary Flockhart

Indie-pop sensation Billie Eilish has recorded the title track for the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die. The 18-year-old US singer becomes the youngest artist in history to write and record a theme for the franchise. “It feels crazy to be a part of this in every way,” said the singer, who described the assignment as “a huge honour”. “James Bond is the coolest film franchise ever to exist. I’m still in shock.”…

Brit Awards 2020: Lewis Capaldi leads the way with four nominations

Posted on 11th January 202011th January 2020 by Gary Flockhart

West Lothian singer-songwtiter Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave are the most nominated artists at this year’s BRIT Awards, with four nods apiece. The nominations were announced this today (January 11) in a televised programme featuring performances from Liam Payne, Mabel, Aitch, Freya Ridings and Dermot Kennedy. The winners will be revealed next month at the annual awards ceremony, which is due to take place at London’s The O2 on February 18. Capaldi is up for…

Interview: Karl Pilkington

Posted on 10th January 202010th January 2020 by Gary Flockhart

Karl Pilkington returns to Sky One to play the character of Karl in a second series of Sick of It, the critically acclaimed tragi-comedy about a middle-aged man haunted by the voice inside his head as he lurches from one existential crisis to another. Surreal, joyful, poignant, and peppered with Karl’s trademark wit and comic philosophising, series 2 plunges us further into the world of the lovable loser with a weakness for biscuits. Here, Karl…

Joker leads the pack at 2020 BAFTAs with 11 nominations

Posted on 7th January 20207th January 2020 by Gary Flockhart

The Joaquin Phoenix-starring Joker has been nominated for 11 awards at this year’s BAFTAs, with Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, The Irishman and 1917 among the other leading films. This year’s British Academy Film Awards will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 2, where Graham Norton will host proceedings. The Joker has the most nominations at the 2020 BAFTAs with 11 nods, with Phoenix up for Leading Actor and…

Review: Goodbye Mr Mackenzie / The Filthy Tongues, Liquid Room

Posted on 1st January 202010th January 2020 by Gary Flockhart

Late December is a time for looking back on the past and making plans for the future. As Goodbye Mr Mackenzie wrap up their 2019 comeback tour with a wonderful romp through 16 of their finest songs from their days of yore, it’s uncertain if they’ll choose to do so again. However, the future is in good hands with the Filthy Tongues, the opening band and musical vehicle for three of the Mackenzies, both bands’…

Twin Atlantic to launch new album with intimate Edinburgh gig

Posted on 19th December 201919th December 2019 by Gary Flockhart

Hot on the heels of their new single Barcelona, Twin Atlantic have announced they will play a string of special UK album launch shows in January in the lead up to the release of fourth album Power – including a visit to The Caves in Edinburgh. A swelling mixture of emotion and colour, Barcelona is as pulsating as it is anthemic. Speaking on the themes of the track, frontman Sam McTrusty comments; “This is a…

Beyoncé and Thom Yorke go head to head for best song at 2020 Oscars

Posted on 17th December 201917th December 2019 by Gary Flockhart

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and US superstar Beyoncé have been named among the nominees for the Best Original Song at the 92nd Academy Awards. Yorke is in the running for Daily Battles from Motherless Brooklyn, while Beyoncé’s Spirit from The Lion King is also recognised for the top prize. Other big-name acts with entries include Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s (I’m Gonna) Love Me Again from the Elton John biopic Rocketman, Randy Newman’s I Can’t…

Listen: MGMT return with trippy new single

Posted on 12th December 201912th December 2019 by Gary Flockhart

Brooklyn psychedelic rock band MGMT have returned with trippy new track In The Afternoon – and you can listen to it here. The latest release from the duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser is accompanied by a video and also features on a new limited edition 12″ vinyl, alongside another new track titled As You Move Through The World. It’s set for release in March 2020. While their last album – 2018’s Little Dark…

Pollyanna McIntosh hints at role in Walking Dead movies

Posted on 11th December 201911th December 2019 by Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh-raised actress Pollyanna McIntosh has hinted that she is set to appear in The Walking Dead’s upcoming Rick Grimes spin-off movie trilogy. The 40-year-old actress, who played Scavengers leader Anne (aka Jadis) in the hit zombie series before her character exited the show with Rick (Andrew Lincoln) in season nine, suggested on social media that she will “probably” be a part of the upcoming spin-off. In an Instagram video, she said: “Hey y’all, I just…

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