Contents 27 NOVEMBER - 11 DECEMBER
Around Town
Books Clubs
Che Camille St Andrew’s Day Transition Transition Transition
Story of the Beano
The Daily Mash Rod Stoneman Nick Brownlee The Punisher
Modern Lovers Sal P The Glimmers Paragraph
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Comedy
Woodlands Bumper Value Comedy 41
Steve Coogan
Film
Kids LGBT
Music
Cover story: How to get ahead in the music industry There’s nothing better than advice straight from people in the know. We know this, and when it came to bringing together our guide to making it in the fickle world of the music business, we tracked down a clutch of folks who know first hand about the pitfalls and prizes of rock’n’roll, from managers to gig bookers. For some hopefully inspirational words, see page 22. Features 14 Thirty years of Rough Trade Records Fom the DIY punk ethics of Stiff Little Fingers through The Smiths and The Libertines and onto The Strokes and Belle and Sebastian, Rough Trade has always been at the musical vanguard. Neil Cooper explains just why.
Theatre
TV
Visual Art Classified
16 Alien Wars It put the frighteners on Glasgow over a decade ago before heading out to shock the world. Now the interactive monster thriller is back. Henry Northmore gets into the belly of the beast. Offers
18 Angelina Jolie What is it that Clint Eastwood does to bring out the best in his leading ladies? Rob Carnevale wonders if Jolie will follow in Hillary Swank’s Oscar winning footsteps?
Illuminations documentary festival 43
Summer Ano Una Quiet Chaos Lakeview Terrace Paul Bettany DVDs
The Ceilidh Tree Events & shows
Hate and Pride in Riga Events
James Yorkston The Prodigy Human League Andersen, Smith, Vinaccia Vivian Girls Records Jazz & Folk Classical
Panto madness Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us Spectacular The Witches of Eastwick Troop
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Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger 86
Fun Police
Charles Avery Close Up Spencer Finch Gerhard Richter
Recruitment Courses & Tuition Message Board Property Personal
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Regulars 7 Noticeboard Titian Tartan Clef Awards Tattoo Soup 13 Live it Get Away: Self catering cottages in Scotland Get Stuffed: Taste test on instant porridge
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