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Scott William Urquhart and Constant Follower PIC: Jai Ohare

Album reviews: Scott William Urquhart & Constant Follower | boygenius

Lichen Slow
Lichen Slow

The Scotsman Sessions #358: Lichen Slow

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: More than 1200 shows are already on sale

Writer Andrew O'Hagan. Picture: Jon Tonks/PA Wire
Writer Andrew O'Hagan. Picture: Jon Tonks/PA Wire

Mayflies author Andrew O’Hagan to launch new Truman Capote play at the Fringe

An in-depth documentary on Scottish hitmaker Lewis Capaldi is set to hit Netflix next month (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
An in-depth documentary on Scottish hitmaker Lewis Capaldi is set to hit Netflix next month (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Here is when you can see Lewis Capaldi's new Netflix documentary

Saltfishforty and Esther Swift playing at Letham Nights, near Cupar, in Fife, recently
Saltfishforty and Esther Swift playing at Letham Nights, near Cupar, in Fife, recently

Vital support for village hall music venues can go a long way – Brian Ferguson

Who will take top spot in our reader's list of best Scottish bands and musicians? Cr: Getty Images
Who will take top spot in our reader's list of best Scottish bands and musicians? Cr: Getty Images

These are the 25 best Scottish bands or artists ever

Scotland has been the birthplace for numerous popular musicians. But who is the best? (Photo credit should read ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland has been the birthplace for numerous popular musicians. But who is the best? (Photo credit should read ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

These are the 10 best Scottish musicians ever - as voted for by Scotsman readers

Here are the top 10 richest DJs in the world in 2023. Cr: Getty Images
Here are the top 10 richest DJs in the world in 2023. Cr: Getty Images

Who is the richest musician in the world? 10 of the richest DJs in 2023

Andrea Baker at rehearsals for Catriona and the Dragon PIC: Rob McDougall
Andrea Baker at rehearsals for Catriona and the Dragon PIC: Rob McDougall

Andrea Baker on new opera Catriona and the Dragon

Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Edinburgh's festivals celebrated their 75th anniversary last year. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reaches “crisis point” as new financial plea is issued

Marti Pellow PIC: Jim Dyson / Getty Images
Marti Pellow PIC: Jim Dyson / Getty Images

Music review: Marti Pellow & the RSNO, Armadillo, Glasgow

Alasdair Roberts
Alasdair Roberts

The Scotsman Sessions #357: Alasdair Roberts

Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up Filmhouse earlier this month to call for the boarded-cinema to be saved. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.
Protesters gathered outside the boarded-up Filmhouse earlier this month to call for the boarded-cinema to be saved. Picture: Annabelle Gauntlett.

National 'protest for the arts' to be staged in Edinburgh beside Filmhouse

Psweatpants
Psweatpants

Under the Radar: Psweatpants

The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models. Picture: PA
The BBC has suspended its proposal to close the BBC Singers choir while it explores alternative funding models. Picture: PA

Why the BBC's U-turn on BBC Singers may not be a true reprieve

Joesef PIC: Nathan Dunphy
Joesef PIC: Nathan Dunphy

Music review: Joesef, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh

Depeche Mode PIC: Anton Corbijn
Depeche Mode PIC: Anton Corbijn

Album reviews: Depeche Mode | Lana Del Rey | Turtle

Abel Selaocoe PIC: Ben Bonouvrier
Abel Selaocoe PIC: Ben Bonouvrier

Music review: BBC SSO & Abel Selaocoe, City Halls, Glasgow

Shambolics
Shambolics

The Scotsman Sessions #356: Shambolics

Lewis Capaldi is reportedly one of the richest Scottish musicians (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Lewis Capaldi is reportedly one of the richest Scottish musicians (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

These are the 15 richest Scottish musicians in the world 2023

Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall of The Waeve PIC: Steve Gullick
Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall of The Waeve PIC: Steve Gullick

Music review: The Waeve, St Luke's, Glasgow

Scotland's Lewis Capaldi will be headlining Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.
Scotland's Lewis Capaldi will be headlining Radio 1's Big Weekend in Dundee.

Everything you need to know about Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee

Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Questions are stacking up for Fringe Society over government-funded HQ

Whitney Houston PIC: Marc Bryan-Brown
Whitney Houston PIC: Marc Bryan-Brown

Album reviews: Whitney Houston | Katie Melua | The Zombies | LVRA

The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz
The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz

Children's festival tackles 'childish' world leaders, climate change and gender

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to support Devine Tension's new promenade performance show Passion Project.
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to support Devine Tension's new promenade performance show Passion Project.

Culture crowdfunders launched for drag queen, pop-up cinema and railway mural

U2 PIC: Olaf Heine
U2 PIC: Olaf Heine

Album reviews: U2 | Steg G | brownbear

Bono has finally admitted his love for Abba. He didn't have the 'courage' to do this before (Picture: Olle Lindeborg/AFP via Getty Images)
Bono has finally admitted his love for Abba. He didn't have the 'courage' to do this before (Picture: Olle Lindeborg/AFP via Getty Images)

Bono must get Boris to state Abba can't be blamed for Partygate – Aidan Smith

Steg G PIC: Brian Hartley
Steg G PIC: Brian Hartley

Music review: Steg G, Grand Ole Opry, Glasgow

Lo Rays PIC: Jos Hurley
Lo Rays PIC: Jos Hurley

Under the Radar: Lo Rays

Pekka Kuusisto PIC: Ronald Knapp
Pekka Kuusisto PIC: Ronald Knapp

Music review: The SCO, Pekka Kuusisto & Allan Clayton, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh

Robert Smith claimed that Ticketmaster agreed the fees had been "unduly high" and would return some of the money tweeting: "If you already bought a ticket, you will get an automatic refund. All tickets on sale tomorrow will incur lower fees."
Robert Smith claimed that Ticketmaster agreed the fees had been "unduly high" and would return some of the money tweeting: "If you already bought a ticket, you will get an automatic refund. All tickets on sale tomorrow will incur lower fees."

Ticketmaster issue partial refund for The Cure fans over fees row

Nardus Williams PIC: Bertie Watson
Nardus Williams PIC: Bertie Watson

Nardus Williams: 'Programme planning is a passion'

Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe set to share £8.6m Budget boost

KT Tunstall PIC: Getty Images
KT Tunstall PIC: Getty Images

Music review: KT Tunstall, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Father John Misty was scheduled to perform at Portsmouth Guildhall on March 11, 2023
Father John Misty was scheduled to perform at Portsmouth Guildhall on March 11, 2023

Music review: Father John Misty, Barrowland, Glasgow

Suede PIC: Dean Chalkley
Suede PIC: Dean Chalkley

Music review: Suede, Academy, Glasgow

Scottish Opera perform Gianni Schicchi, the third part of Il Trittico PIC: James Glossop
Scottish Opera perform Gianni Schicchi, the third part of Il Trittico PIC: James Glossop

Opera review: Scottish Opera: Il Trittico, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)
Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Chancellor's £8.6m festivals boost likely to prompt Scottish Government reaction

One Direction perform onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2015.
One Direction perform onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2015.

Rumours of One Direction reunion circulate as bookies slash odds

Declan McKay
Declan McKay

The Scotsman Sessions #355: Declan McKay

Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts
Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts

Chancellor to hand Edinburgh's festivals £8.6m funding boost in Spring Budget

The former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill is set to be turned into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance.' Image: Richard Murphy Architects
The former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill is set to be turned into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance.' Image: Richard Murphy Architects

Work to begin 'immediately' on £55m music centre vision for Edinburgh landmark

Emma Pollock PIC: Stephanie Gibson
Emma Pollock PIC: Stephanie Gibson

Music review: Glasgow Dreamers: The Songs of Ivor Cutler, Glad Café, Glasgow

The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.
The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow.

SNP's controversial alcohol advertising curbs 'already damaging industry'

Moonlight Zoo
Moonlight Zoo

Under the Radar: Moonlight Zoo

Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp and Sir Rod Stewart are among the stars expected to perform as part of two concerts paying tribute to Jeff Beck at the Royal Albert Hall.
Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp and Sir Rod Stewart are among the stars expected to perform as part of two concerts paying tribute to Jeff Beck at the Royal Albert Hall.

Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart and Johnny Depp to perform Jeff Beck tribute concerts

Pekka Kuusisto PIC: Felix Broede
Pekka Kuusisto PIC: Felix Broede

Music review: SCO, Pekka Kuusisto & Sam Amidon, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Humza Yousaf is one of three contenders to become leader of the SNP and Scotland's next First Minister. Picture: Andy Buchanan
Humza Yousaf is one of three contenders to become leader of the SNP and Scotland's next First Minister. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Humza Yousaf pledges the arts will be at the 'heart of policymaking’ if he is FM

Mae Muller has been selected to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, performing the track I Wrote A Song.
Mae Muller has been selected to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in May, performing the track I Wrote A Song.

Listen - Eurovision entry revealed for the UK

How do we solve a problem like ticket touting?
How do we solve a problem like ticket touting?

How do we solve a problem like ticket touting?

Luxembourg's Teleport "flit between European folk, American jazz and minimalism and Eastern music." PIC: Mike Zenari
Luxembourg's Teleport "flit between European folk, American jazz and minimalism and Eastern music." PIC: Mike Zenari

SPARK – festival to showcase talent from Luxembourg's vibrant jazz scene

Sistema Scotland has secured an additional £1.5 million from the Scottish Government.
Sistema Scotland has secured an additional £1.5 million from the Scottish Government.

After funding cuts turmoil, culture sector needs to be treated with more respect

Eurovision fans desperate to get their hands on tickets this afternoon were left disappointed after Ticketmaster crashed.
Eurovision fans desperate to get their hands on tickets this afternoon were left disappointed after Ticketmaster crashed.

Ticketmaster site glitches as thousands miss out on Eurovision ticket sale

Juliette Lemoine
Juliette Lemoine

The Scotsman Sessions #354: Juliette Lemoine

Metallica's eagerly-awaited new album will be out in April.
Metallica's eagerly-awaited new album will be out in April.

All the Scottish Metallica listening parties for new album 72 Seasons

Van Morrison PIC: Bradley Quinn Photography
Van Morrison PIC: Bradley Quinn Photography

Album reviews: Van Morrison | Willie Nelson | Lichen Slow

Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts
Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts

Future of Fringe venue operator ‘at risk’ over UK City of Culture collapse

Here are 10 fun facts about Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)
Here are 10 fun facts about Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi. (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Here are 10 fun facts you may not know about singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi

Lizzo at the Brits. She's on the bill for Glastonbury but not as a headliner even though she 'totally could be' admit the organisers. (Picture: Ian West/PA)
Lizzo at the Brits. She's on the bill for Glastonbury but not as a headliner even though she 'totally could be' admit the organisers. (Picture: Ian West/PA)

Glastonbury is a blokefest again, but women don't want quotas – Aidan Smith

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is honorary presidents of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Picture: Faye Thomas
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is honorary presidents of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Picture: Faye Thomas

Phoebe Waller-Bridge launches fund to help unknown acts stage Fringe shows

Courtney Marie Andrews PIC: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
Courtney Marie Andrews PIC: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images

Music review: Courtney Marie Andrews, Saint Luke’s, Glasgow

Jess Gillam
Jess Gillam

Music review: RSNO & Jess Gillam, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Young Fathers. Picture: Stephen Roe
Young Fathers. Picture: Stephen Roe

Music review: Young Fathers, Academy, Glasgow

Cellist Su-a Lee. Picture: Andrew Milligan
Cellist Su-a Lee. Picture: Andrew Milligan

15 women recognised for their contribution to traditional Scottish culture

The Big Day
The Big Day

Under the Radar: The Big Day

Ken Bruce has signed off from BBC Radio 2 for the final time.
Ken Bruce has signed off from BBC Radio 2 for the final time.

What did Ken Bruce play during last show and how did he sign off from Radio 2?

Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill.
Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses have been announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners, joining Sir Elton John at the top of the bill.

Arctic Monkeys and Guns N’ Roses announced as Glastonbury’s final two headliners

This is guaranteed to be a delight for fans of classical music.
This is guaranteed to be a delight for fans of classical music.

Ad Feature Win tickets to the NYOS concerts in Edinburgh or Perth

The former Scottish Widows offices on Dalkeith Road will host Edinburgh's 'Hidden Door' festival this year. Picture: Chris Scott
The former Scottish Widows offices on Dalkeith Road will host Edinburgh's 'Hidden Door' festival this year. Picture: Chris Scott

Festival to explore climate change impact at former Scottish Widows HQ

Pulp (left to right) Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, with the award for Outstanding Song Collection during the 62nd Annual Ivor Novello Music Awards at Grosvenor House in London. Mackey, the bass guitarist of Britpop band Pulp, has died aged 56.
Pulp (left to right) Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Mark Webber, Steve Mackey and Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, with the award for Outstanding Song Collection during the 62nd Annual Ivor Novello Music Awards at Grosvenor House in London. Mackey, the bass guitarist of Britpop band Pulp, has died aged 56.

Steve Mackey, bass guitarist of Britpop band Pulp, dies aged 56

Maxim Emelyanychev
Maxim Emelyanychev

Music review: SCO & Maxim Emelyanychev, Perth Concert Hall

The late Robin Morton, teaching his granddaughter to play the spoons. A re-edited version of his 1970 book Folksongs Sung in Ulster has been published by Kinmor Music.
The late Robin Morton, teaching his granddaughter to play the spoons. A re-edited version of his 1970 book Folksongs Sung in Ulster has been published by Kinmor Music.

Folksongs Sung in Ulster: groundbreaking book republished for new generation

Sistema Scotland's 'Big Noise' project in Torry, Aberdeen, has been stripped of its funding from the city council.
Sistema Scotland's 'Big Noise' project in Torry, Aberdeen, has been stripped of its funding from the city council.

'Heartbreaking betrayal’ for children's charity after second council funding cut

The Connect festival will be returning to the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston in August.
The Connect festival will be returning to the Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston in August.

Connect Festival lineup announced for 2023

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The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA
The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Humza Yousaf considering pausing deposit return scheme

New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Pity the poor schoolkids forced to stay and watch this FMQs

V&A Dundee's new exhibition Tartan runs from 1 April till 14 January. Picture: Michael McGurk
V&A Dundee's new exhibition Tartan runs from 1 April till 14 January. Picture: Michael McGurk

Scotland's biggest celebration of tartan unveiled at V&A Dundee