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Scotland has long held a reputation for punching above its weight on the music scene, and it continues to be a thrilling environment for music lovers of all kinds. Whether you just
want to see gigs or you’ve got an eye on starting a band or even a record label, Craig Angus
discovers why Scotland’s a great place to be from three local musicians and promoters
H E I R O F T H E CU R S E D
Hello! Please describe yourself. I’m Heir of The Cursed and I haunt people.
What’s the best thing about the music scene in Scotland? Either Romeo Taylor or Shawarma King.
Tell us about your favourite moments as a performer, or punter, in your time here? My first sell out show at the Hug and Pint was a surreal and special moment. As a punter, probably the Ho99o9 show at the Poetry Club; they’re the greatest band in the world.
What advice do you have for newcomers who want to get involved in the local scene? There’s a tribe for everyone so you’ll find yours. Stay hydrated.
What three acts should anyone new to the country check out? Andrew Wasylyk, Current Affairs and RAZA.
F R EA K E N D E R Hey Freakender, what’s the deal with you then? We promote shows and run a festival (Fri 13–Sun 15 Sep at the Old Hairdressers) of the same name in Glasgow featuring interesting and mostly relatively unknown
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psych, post punk, garage and weird pop music from all over the world. The Gentle Invasion’, and semi-irregular club nights as Irregular Owl Movements.
What’s the best thing about the music scene in Glasgow? So many great bands come from this city that we love and get to promote and watch week in week out! Everyone supports each other and plays in each other’s bands too.
Tell us about your favourite Freakender moment? Probably the first festival going off without a hitch. After months of planning and not really knowing how it would go, it ended up being a sell-out and a total blast from start to finish.
What advice do you have for newcomers to the city who want to get involved in the local scene? Go to shows! There are loads of great shows happening and bands playing every night, go to the shows and get talking to people, there’s something for everyone here.
What’s the best thing about the music scene in Scotland? It really feels like you’re close to everyone else and that people are working together rather than in competition. I feel proud that in addition to putting on my own nights, I can be helping out a Lost Map, OK Pal, Song by Toad, or Nothing Ever Happens Here event any other night of the week.
Tell us a cool story? I used to put on a festival called Retreat! with my friend Emily. One year, the Leg headlined. They were performing in panda masks. Halfway through a storming cover of Mike Oldfield’s ‘Moonlight Shadow’, Dan suddenly stopped singing. He took a step back from the microphone and suddenly vomit started streaming out of his panda mask. It was both the most amazing and most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen at a gig.
What three acts should anyone new to Scotland check out? Kaputt, Lylo, Romeo Taylor. BA RT OW L
What wisdom can you pass on to newcomers? Go to as many shows as possible. Speak to as many people as possible. Everyone is super friendly and usually ready and willing to help any way they can.
Hello Bart! What’s your story? I play guitar and try to sing in a band called eagleowl. I also put on semi-regular gigs as Recommend us three of your favourite local acts? Gaze Is Ghost, Girl Jesus, Super Inuit.