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Interview with Camera Obscura in Austin, Texas
Camera Obscura are set to play one of the biggest shows of their career so far at Coachella tomorrow and last week they were in Austin for a show at Emo’s on 6th. I met up with the band at Casino El Camino to talk about Coachella, the Beastie Boys, Craig Ferguson and Doctor Who.
Shiner
April 16, 2010
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Biffy Clyro Australian Gigs – Presale Tickets Onsale Now
Biffy Clyro will be returning to Australia in May for three shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Pre-sale tickets are available now by following the links below. Tickets will go on general sale tomorrow.
Shiner
April 15, 2010
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Notes from Mrs Williamson
Mr Williamson asked me to fill in for him this week. He’s very busy in Tokyo “working” i.e. hanging out at the Apple store, dining at Birdland (the best yakitori place on the planet) and shopping at my favorite Tokyo housewares store (Tokyu Hands) for a second toothpick holder for me so that I have […]
Billy Williamson
April 15, 2010
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Peenko’s Scots Way-Hay! – Miss the Occupier
I guess a lot of folk read blogs to find something new and exciting and I must admit that before I started the Peenko website I tried to be a bit of hipster. Sadly, the thrill of the chase can be a lot more exciting than the end product. Being able to say you were […]
Lloyd Meredith
April 14, 2010
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Jetpacks To Tour in Europe Then Hopefully Taking a Wee Break
There are not many Scottish bands that have played more gigs that We Were Promised Jetpacks in the past 9 months. And we should know because we’ve listed them all. Following a sold out coast to coast US tour, the band are heading out to Europe once again.
Shiner
April 13, 2010
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This Week in Scottish Entertainment / Actor News
This week in SEAN, Ewan McGregor talks about being off the booze for nearly ten years, Brian Cox has a trailer out for his new film, there is a chance to win the premiere of ‘The Disappearance of Alice Creed’ for your local cinema and Gerry Butler gets his knockers out for Architectural Digest.
Saba I.
April 13, 2010
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Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway: Frightened Rabbit and Camera Obscura at Coachella
Camera Obscura and Frightened Rabbit will both feature at the Coachella Festival in California this weekend alongside the likes of Gorillaz, Jay-Z and Thom Yorke. Radio 1’s Vic Galloway tells us why that’s his Scottish gig of the week alongside the only listing of every Scottish band on tour this week outside the UK.
Vic Galloway
April 12, 2010
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This Week in the Gloaming 2010 #15
Each Sunday we present some of the best new photos of Scotland in the gloaming, the magical time before sunrise or after sunset. This week featuring images of Arrochar, Fraserburgh Harbour, Dunure Castle and Applecross Beach.
Colin Campbell
April 11, 2010
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Live Video from New York Tartan Day Parade
Live webcam video from a beautiful day in NYC of the 12th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade can be found here from 2pm Eastern Time. The camera is situated at 6th Avenue and 48th Street.
Pete Reid
April 10, 2010