Music HITLIST THE BEST ROCK, POP, JAZZ & FOLK
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Odd Future Jokers? Over-hyped LA upstarts? The most exciting thing ever? We weren’t wild about the new album, but we’re still intrigued about what these Californian provocateurs do live . . . O2 ABC, Glasgow, Sun 1 Apr. (Rock & Pop)
Orbital They left, they retired, they returned. They’re playing RockNess (and did we hear an online T rumour too?), but there’s a chance to get a bit nostalgic/ravey before. 02 Academy, Glasgow, Sat 7 Apr. (Rock & Pop)
Optimo They love your ears. And they also couldn’t stay away, Twitch & Wilkes return to the Sub Club, for a bi- monthly event, with the two of them DJing. Sub Club, Glasgow, Fri 6 Apr. (See Clubs, page 53.) Graham Coxon The Blur guitarist talks to The List about his latest solo album, see page 82. The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, Mon 16 Apr; the Garage, Glasgow, Tue 17 Apr. (Rock & Pop)
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Pass the Spoon Absurd, cute, darkly funny, lavatorial . . . just what you’d expect from the brain of artist David Shrigley, really. His ‘sort of’ opera is in Edinburgh after a well-liked run last year. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 26-Sat 28 Apr. Eye O’ the Dug A Fence-curated weekend, including a Hot Chip DJ set, Django Django, Errors, Pictish Trail (pictured), Conquering Animal Sound and others. Various venues, St Andrews, Sat 14 Apr- Sun 15 Apr. (Rock & Pop)
Wide Days Music industry experts advise on ‘making it’, with tips on getting your band a gig abroad. Music seminars and live showcase, Teviot House, Edinburgh, Wed 11 & Thu 12 Apr; closing party, Electric Circus. (R&P)
Sir Richard Bishop A return of the guitarist extraordinaire, of Sun City Girls and Sublime Frequencies fame. Captains Rest, Glasgow, Sun 22 Apr; Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh, Mon 23 Apr. (Rock & Pop)
Tinariwen These Tuareg Saharan desert guitarists just won a Grammy for best World Music album. Oran Mor, Glasgow, Thu 5 Apr; Queens Hall, Edinburgh, Fri 6 Apr. (Folk & World)
Spaced in the City A new series taking over Glasgow spaces, starting with the Lighthouse. The Japanese War Effort, Open Swimmer and more perform. The Lighthouse, Glasgow, Sat 31 Mar. (Rock & Pop)
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ALABAMA SHAKES are a bluesy foursome from Athens, Alabama, whose swampy Southern rock has been getting comparisons to The White Stripes – if they were fronted by an emotionally overwrought Amy Winehouse/Beth Ditto hybrid. Jack White’s a big fan too, and just announced a US tour with them in May. Guitarist Heath Fogg (second from left) talks us through the band’s on-the-road eating habits
What time is breakfast?
1pm. Tea or coffee?
Coffee, though [lead singer, pictured] Brittany likes chai. Smoking or non-smoking?
Mostly non-smoking. Sweet or savoury snacks?
Savoury.
What food do you miss when you tour? Just some local spots from Athens. It has been fun getting to try so much new food in different spots throughout the world.
Who’s the best cook you know?
Jamie Oliver, we don’t really know him personally yet but would love to meet him. What’s on your rider?
Mostly Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy drinks. Which country/city has the best food?
New York.
Do you eat out a lot? Mostly eat at home.
Do you drink onstage?
Usually beer. Sometimes whisky. ■ Alabama Shakes’ debut album, Boys & Girls is out on Mon 9 Apr (Rough Trade) and they play King Tut’s, Glasgow, on Wed 9 May. See alabamashakes.com for more info.
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