Prior to taking the stage at the Edinburgh International Improvisers Festival, Jiavani chatted with us about the secret ingredients to good adlibbing, her memories of her first ever performance and her love for Edinburgh's welcoming nature.
The North Atlantic Song Convention returns to Edinburgh’s Storytelling Centre, bringing together a line-up of Scots and Gaelic singers with their Nordic peers to connect over traditional songs.
Sound Of Falling follows the lives of four girls living on the same farm across different generations. The hypnotic drama delves into the harsh reality of the rigged hand women have been dealt historically, along with the ways in which trauma is passed through the ages.
Company of Wolves gives us a stripped-back take on Greek mythology in their retelling of The Bacchae. Expect a simple set-up but a powerful script and an impressive solo performance by a fine theatremaker, Ewan Downie.
Broken Chanter, David MacGregor’s long-running band, has announced a flurry of tour dates in preparation for his new album This Could Be Us, You, Or Anybody Else.
Find out when the tour kicks off an listen to new single ‘Shake It To Bits’ below ⬇️
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Broken Chanter, David MacGregor’s long-running band, has announced a flurry of tour dates in preparation for his new album This Could Be Us, You, Or Anybody Else.
Find out when the tour kicks off an listen to new single ‘Shake It To Bits’ below.
We’ve been hot on the wee gig trail again this month, with a selection of global troubadours and local heroes to pique your interest, including Scottish indie’s finest Siobhan Wilson, avant garde synth popster Austra, trad folk favourite Hannah Rarity, and plenty more.
The Stand have joined the push for greater social mobility within the Fringe with a new programme aimed at nurturing grassroots talent during a famously expensive time of the year.
The five selected are Ifrah Qureshi, Matthew Gallagher, Chris Rutter, Amanda Dwyer and Jack Brookmyre.
‘If we made bad music the neighbours would tell us to shut up faster.’
We caught up with Kai Reesu members Jurnalist and Paul Copeland a few months after their well-deserved win at the Scottish Album Of The Year Awards.
Pick up your copy free from all good stockists across Glasgow and Edinburgh or read it now ⤵️
📸 Trudy Stade, Craig McIntosh, Cameron Brisbane, Harrison Reid, Louise Thomas
Also in this issue:
✨ We catch up with Kai Reesu as they enter an exciting new phase in their artistry
✨ Story Platform is bringing the laughs in our glowing review
✨ Singer-songwriter Isa Gordon scoops album of the month
✨ Murray Robertson casts his eye over the hotly anticipated shooter Marathon
🎭️ As Glasgow International Comedy Festival gets fired up, our cover star for March’s issue is stand-up and spectacular storyteller Marjolein Robertson, who told us about the magic of folktales, the joy of language, and the pain of mining comedy from traumatic experience.
Gorillaz successfully balance weighty subject matter and a whopping line-up of guests artists on new album The Mountain, transforming their grief into a celebration of those they've lost.
Get ready to set your heart a-soaring in 2026. Scottish stages are jam-packed this year with musicals that will keep you singing all year long.
As we battle through another inordinately grey month, take heart that February’s single-release calendar has been heaving, featuring indie bangers from Carla J Easton and Broken Chanter, woozy psych from Middle Class Guilt and Manuela, bristling punk from Bratakus, and much more.
Hester Musson's second novel, The Night Hag, is sure to keep readers up at night, offering a historical mystery that leaves us guessing whether supernatural forces are at play.
More than 100 artists have participated in this wide-ranging exhibition which champions a universal perspective.
Find out why Claire Sawers thinks Our Shared World is a ‘diverse, enjoyable group show.’
A real-life protest in Glasgow is given a blow-by-blow retelling in this riveting documentary about people power.
Find out why we awarded Everybody To Kenmure Street five stars.
'In my peoms, hope will always persist... reminding myself, and the reader, that change is possible one day.'
Palestinian poet Mohammed Moussa uses verse to express the horrors of Gaza while maintaining a positive outlook for a better future in his new book, The Face Before You.
Longtime friends George Costigan and Matthew Kelly are the latest duo to tackle the theatrical holy grail of Waiting For Godot. The pair chatted to us about their drama school days, working together over the years and why they believe Beckett's classic is about all of us.
We ventured south to see Matilda The Musical, where the adult cast members shared stories about the show's young pranksters, glorious harmonies and the pure joy of being a baddie.
We’re always curious about who makes the comedians themselves giggle. This month Daniel Foxx shared his admiration for Jennifer Saunders' ability to pull off the gay icon hattrick.
Rose Byrne shines as a resentful mother and psychotherapist on the edge in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. We rated the Australian’s performance as a career high in a film that makes some bold choices.
‘I’ve always been attracted to this idea of Scottish but not Scottish’
Laurence Di Sotto discusses the role of ethics, sustainability and bold design in the creation of his knitwear brand, Woolkind.
Mona Fastvold’s eccentric musical A Testament of Ann Lee dives into the life of the woman who founded the Shakers, a radical religious movement that made its way from England to America in the 18th century.
Sculptures of jizzing fountains and double masturbatory sex toys are par for the course in the life and work of Peaches. As the upfront Canadian punk artist makes a thunderous return, she chatted to us about why we all need a little more lube in our lives.
We kept ourselves entertained this gloomy February with Terminator 2D: No Fate. Featuring evocative pixel art and era-perfect techno, it’s a heartfelt (if fleeting) tribute to everyone's favourite murderous time-travelling robot.
'We felt like we were talking to Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey.'
We caught up with the McQuaid brothers as they launch their first feature film, Welcome To G-Town, to chat about horror inspiration, low-budget filmmaking and premiering on home turf at @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social.
'It’s a great pub right on the waterfront: cosy, nice food, great beers and absolutely stunning views out onto the Forth. A good spot for cute wintertime dates, takeaway beers in the summer or maybe even writing your album.'
Check out Lou Mclean's favourite watering hole ⤵️
🏴 The Guide To Scotland's Festivals 2026 has landed and features a comprehensive list of cultural happenings for the year ahead.
We've teamed up with @scotsman.com to include a free copy our Guide in its Saturday 21 February edition. Pick it up at newsagents across Scotland this weekend.
