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From the “Remember When We Used To Qualify?” Archives: Euro ’92
Two adult Scotsmen from Renfrew, on a pristine lawn, in the sunshine. One on his hands and knees being dry-humped, doggy-style, by the other. Behind them, valiantly ignoring this advert for the perils of alcohol, a choir of virginal schoolchildren. In a bar up the road, an empty litre-and-a-half bottle of Imperial vodka.
Billy Williamson
April 28, 2011
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Swatpaz Animation: Drippy Chippy
Swatrick Payze, unarguably one of Scotland’s greatest ever digital animators, returns with another memorable short film. Please note that this week’s video features scenes of unnecessary violence towards a fish supper.
Swatrick Payze
April 27, 2011
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Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway – Rachel Sermanni in LA
Later that usual, as a result of some unforeseen issues at Dear Scotland HQ, Vic presents his weekly round-up of Scottish international gigs with a closer look at Rachel Sermanni. I’m also conscious that I may be missing a few gigs so if you see any glaring omissions let me know.
Vic Galloway
April 27, 2011
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King Post Kitsch – ‘Some Call it Hell, but it’s Home’ EP Reviewed
After shaking the music industry to its very foundations by announcing the release of his debut album on Song, by Toad Records (cough cough), Charlie from King Post Kitsch has decided that waiting around and giving himself a pat on the back is not for him: he has decided to release a free EP called […]
Matthew Young
April 23, 2011
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You Have Been Watching (TV Special) Limmy’s Show & Burnistoun
Scottish comedy is on a real high at the moment after years where barely a smile was raised, at least in terms of TV. The second series for Limmy’s Show!, Burnistoun and the still underrated Gary Tank Commander proved that their initial successes were not flukes and that things are on the up.
Alistair Braidwood
April 22, 2011
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Decisions, Decisions
It’s that time of year again: nicer weather, Cadbury’s Cream Eggs, and the Old Firm Decider. This Sunday, Celtic visit Ibrox for the third time since August – the two teams matching off for a record seventh time in one season. If familiarity breeds contempt, then referee Craig Thomson had better get his arm ready […]
Billy Williamson
April 21, 2011
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Peenko’s Scots Way-Hay! – St. Deluxe
Once upon a time a wee baldy ginger man from Scotland heralded St Deluxe as being “a Scottish Nirvana for the 21st Century…”. No this wasn’t my fellow blogger Jim ‘Ayetunes’, instead it was the notorious Alan McGee, aye him what discovered Oasis. At the time I am pretty sure that the band would have […]
Lloyd Meredith
April 20, 2011
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Swatpaz Animation: The Brillso Brothers
Dear Scotland presents more from animati0n from Swatrick Payze. Today Brillso Brother Jamesy plans to make Craigy the most best brilliant breakfast ever.
Swatrick Payze
April 19, 2011
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Scotland on Tour with Vic Galloway: Errors and Mogwai (NYC shows postponed)
Mogwai were due to return to NYC this week with label mates Errors for two shows at Webster Hall, however news reached us late today that due to “visa issues”, the first 5 gigs of the tour have been postponed. More here. The first date of the tour should be in Montreal next week:
Vic Galloway
April 18, 2011
