THE Human Fear is unmistakably a Franz Ferdinand record – and they make no excuses for that. The Scottish band’s first studio album in seven years still has their distinctive and unique guitar ...

Last year, the jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis teamed up with the Messthetics, the experimental trio that features Fugazi’s former rhythm section, to release a breathlessly acclaimed ...

TV sitcom Derry Girls and rap group Kneecap have helped give Northern Ireland a new cultural relevance – but where is that relevancy for Scotland?

From their forthcoming album, James Brandon Lewis Trio shares “Prince Eugene,” a hazy ballad that combines a dub-reggae bassline and drums with a Zimbabwean mbira as Lewis’ saxophone sings and guides ...

Japanese Breakfast announced their anticipated fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), earlier this week, along with a tour with support from Ginger Root. Since presales have begun, they ...

James Brandon Lewis Trio's new LP 'Apple Cores' comes out in February via ANTI-, and new single ”Prince Eugene” is out now.

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Venue closures. Funding chaos. A cost of living crisis. Last year was not a banner one for Scotland's arts and culture sector ...

Squid have shared a new single, Building 650, as the second preview of their forthcoming album Cowards. The quintet have also ...

In 2025's first Zap! roundup, find great new music at King Tut's and The Hug & Pint, live poetry and comedy, and one last festive treat before January fully kicks ...

Inspired by a visit to Japan, UK art rock outfit Squid tap into their existential side on their second single from forthcoming album, 'Cowards ...