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SCOTTISH INDEPENDENT RECORD FAIR Kind of like a farmer’s market, but with stalls selling carefully chosen, local, quality music rather than food, this promises to be a very special event.
Scottish labels Chemikal Underground, LuckyMe, De-Fence and a bunch of bands will all be there selling their wares, plus there will be acoustic shows in the ‘Anatomy Lecture Room’, and drinks in the ‘Dissection Room’. ■ Dissection Room, Summerhall, 560 1590, 7 Aug, 1–7pm , free, summerhall.co.uk
Ali McGregor/ Le Gateau Chocolat Two La Clique stars bring opera-goes-pop solo shows. Ali McGregor, Bosco, 623 3030, 5–11 Aug, 7.40pm, £12–14 (£11–£13); Le Gateau Chocolat, see First Word, page 2. Shlomo: Mouthtronica This UK beatboxer has worked with Björk and Jarvis Cocker. See interview, page 55. Underbelly, Cowgate, 0844 545 8252, 6–27 Aug, 9pm, £12.50–£14 (£11–12). Previews until 5 Aug, £6.
Nick Pynn He’s played with Rich Hall and Stewart Lee before, but this year brings a serious solo show with live loops and found instruments. Inlingua, 220 5119, until 28 Aug, 9.15pm, £10 (£8.50).
Oneohtrix Point Never Ambient electronica wizard Daniel Lopatin talks to The List before playing Sneaky’s. See interview, page 56. Sneaky Pete’s, 225 1757, 7 Aug, 8pm, £8, part of The Edge Festival. Previews until 4 Aug, £5.
Born To Be Wide showcase A day singing the praises of Edinburgh’s musical talent. Instores by day, and DJ sets and live shows in the evening. See page 56. Electric Circus, 226 4224, 7 Aug, 9pm, £3. See Facebook for info.
Lach’s Antihoot The ‘Antifolker’ talks about his move to Scotland. See page 57. Lach: The Waitress . . ., Cab Vol, 3–29 Aug, 8.45pm, free; Lach’s Antihoot, Gilded Balloon Teviot, 622 6552, 4–29 Aug, midnight, £12 (£10).
Soweto Entsha Four dapper South Africans bring a cappella melodies and township rhythms. Udderbelly’s Pasture, 0844 545 8252, 6–29 Aug, 4.30pm, £11–£14.50 (£9.50–13). Previews until 5 Aug, £7.
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EAT, SLEEP and BREATHE
Jonte Ramsten sings in Finnish a cappella group FORK, who are bringing no- instrument versions of ‘Poker Face’, ‘Smooth Criminal’ and ‘Toxic’ to the Fringe. Here, Jonte shares some views on tea and his own hotness . . . What time is breakfast? Usually when we wake up. Tea or coffee? Coffee. Absolutely! But I’m eager to explore the British tea culture when we get there. Smoking or non-smoking? Non-smoking! Unless we’re talking about hotness, in that case we’re smoking! Sweet or savoury snacks? Unfortunately I have an uncontrollable sweet tooth. But for the others [Kasper Ramström, Mia Hafrén and Anna Asunta], savoury. What food do you miss when you tour? Home-made cooking with fresh ingredients. We’re all foodies and enjoy cooking. Who’s the best cook you know? I am! What’s on your rider? Soft drinks, wine, beer, warm food, but most importantly – bottled still water. Not that rock’n’roll, I know, but what can you do? Fork is an a cappella group. Which country/ city has the best food? I love classic food, so Italy and France. But best city would be New York – there you find every kitchen in the world. Do you eat out a lot? On tour, all the time. It gets boring after a while so at home I try to avoid it as much as possible. Good food is good food, though, whether you eat it out or at home. ■ FORK perform ‘Pink Noise’, Assembly George Square, 6–28 Aug (not 10,17), 6.05pm, £14–£15 (£11–£12). Previews until 5 Aug, £5. Watch FORK footage on YouTube, or go to forkbackstage.blogspot.com
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