HOGMANAY 2006

Glasgow and Edinburgh host two of the most vibrant New Year parties anywhere in the world. But to enjoy the occasion properly,

you’ll need our at-a-glance guide to planning your Hogmanay. Words: David Pollock, Robin Lee and Mark Robertson

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Homegrown indie anthemics You know you've finally arrived when yOur songs become chants for the intoXicated. Just as the her- ner ne—ne ner-ner-ner!‘ of ‘Take Me Out" became ubiquitous two years ago now the ‘doot—doo—du- doot doo-du-doot doo-du-doo-du-doo-du-doot' of The Fratellis' ‘Chelsea Dagger' is being sung by the great and the good down Sauchiehall Street come Saturday night. The genius of the Fratellis goes beyond mindless chanting for the utterly addictive T- Rex meets Supergrass tendenCies found on debut Costello Music. Their rise has been swift but this. to paraphrase the irascible Martino McCutcheon. is their moment. topping the bill in George Square.

Four go mad in Dundee

What is Dryburgh, near Dundee famous for? Well. not much until The View splattered it around the iiiLiSic press this summer. Having done for their home town what Arab Strap did for tourism in Falkirk. these four indie scallies turned their attentions to the rest of the world. It is theirs for the taking. The View have an ear for a tune not unlike The Coral or Bu/zcocks and revel in the same vitriolic (babylsliambolic spirit that endeared The Libertines to so many. Their debut album may not have made it to us yet it comes out in January but there is enough glee in their Singles including the mighty “Wasted Little DJs' and newie ‘Saine Jeans' to see us through 'til next December.

Sons 8c Daughters

Adrenalised stomp from south

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lf 2005 had them in a frenzy launching a breathtaking debut record on an unsuspecting public. then 2006 had the Glasgow four-piece resolutely off the radar. A second album is all but complete. and this special

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