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Laetitia Sadier We spoke to the former Stereolab singer about her upcoming album, the trouble with boys, and going solo. See interview, page 75. Platform, Glasgow, Sat 21 Jan. (Celtic Connections)
Bonnie Prince Billy See Five Reasons to Go See, page 88. Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Sun 29 Jan. (Celtic Connections) Trailer Trash Tracys Bendy jams from London, like a louche Badalamenti film score. See reviews, pages 78 and 80. Captain’s Rest, Glasgow, Sun 15 Jan; with The Maccabees, QMU, Glasgow, Mon 23 Jan. (Rock & Pop)
RM Hubbert His last album First & Last got heavy rotation on The List office stereo. Turn to page 79 to see what we made of the follow-up. Stereo, Glasgow, Thu 27Jan. (Rock & Pop)
François and the Atlas Mountains Gentle afrobeat grooves from the Fence favourites. See review, page 79. Supporting King Creosote & Jon Hopkins. 02 ABC, Glasgow, Thu 26 Jan. (Celtic Connections) Roots Manuva Rodney Smith put out new album 4everevolution last October, showing he can still rap like a boss, and update it with dubstep and techno beats. The Arches, Glasgow, Thu 26 Jan. (Rock & Pop)
Dead Boy Robotics Tribal synth-pop, from a bunch of Blade Runner fans. See Exposure, page 83. Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, Fri 20 Jan. (Rock & Pop)
ARIKA12 A film-based discussion weekend, with crossover appeal to fans of experimental music and music theory. See feature, page 16. CCA, Glasgow, Thu 19–Sun 22 Jan. (Rock & Pop)
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A Winged Victory for the Sullen The Stars of the Lid founder member reveals the result of his slowcore side-project. Oran Mor, Glasgow, Sun 15 Jan. (Rock & Pop)
Cry Parrot New Year Fest A weekend takeover of Sleazys, with new underground talent, and some bands playing for the first ever time. Nice ‘n’ Sleazy, Glasgow, Thu 12–Sat 14 Jan. (Rock & Pop)
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The flautist, singer and sometime collaborator with FOUND, NUALA KENNEDY takes to the stage with Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy this month. But before that, she talks peppermint tea and Indonesian cooking with The List
What time is breakfast? Whenever hunger strikes. Tea or coffee? Always tea! Smoking or non-smoking? Non-smoking.
Sweet or savoury snacks? Savoury van-snacks: I have a minor addiction to those cheese puffs crisps. Wotsits or Cheetos, Cheesies . . . they have lots of names in different countries. Even the bargain basement versions are tasty.
What food do you miss when you tour? Anything I make at home; I like to cook. Who’s the best cook you know? I met a couple, called (believe it or not!) Dirk Driver and Titia Sprey, who invited us to their houseboat in Amsterdam. Titia made us an Indonesian meal, which was gorgeous. Singer AJ Roach was inhouse chef during the recording of my last record. He did a pretty amazing job.
What’s on your rider? Tea, peppermint tea, honey, red wine, micro brewed beers, fruit.
Which country/city has the best food? In Italy, even the truck stop places have gourmet meals. Do you eat out a lot? Yes, but mainly because I’m away from home a lot.
Do you drink onstage? Generally not, but maybe the odd time, if the gig calls for it . . . ■ The launch for Nuala’s new album, Enthralled, is at City Halls, Glasgow, Sat 21 Jan. A large ensemble performance of Nuala’s ‘Astar’, featuring Will Oldham, Canadian trumpeter Daniel Lapp, New York violinist Dana Lyn and others is at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Fri 27 Jan.