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King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

272 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RL

Barrowland

244 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TT

The OVO Hydro

SEC, Glasgow G3 8YW

O2 Academy Glasgow

121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow G5 9NT

Saint Luke's

17 Bain Street, Glasgow G40 2JZ

The Hug & Pint

171 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9AW, United Kingdom

Òran Mór

Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX, United Kingdom

Stereo

22-28 Renfield Ln, Glasgow G2 5AR, United Kingdom

The Garage

490 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LW, United Kingdom

McChuills

80 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NL

Nice n' Sleazy

421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG

Broadcast

427 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG

Classic Grand

18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, UK

The Glad Cafe

1006 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2HG, UK

Old Fruitmarket

Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ, UK

Mono

12 Kings Court, Glasgow G1 5RB, United Kingdom

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY, UK

SWG3

100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow G3 8QG

Drygate Brewery

85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT

Ivory Blacks

56 Oswald Street, Glasgow G1 4PL

The Cathouse

15 Union Street, Glasgow G1 3RB

Audio

Midland Street, Glasgow G1 4PP, United Kingdom

Sub Club

22 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD, United Kingdom

BAaD

54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB

SEC Armadillo

SEC Armadillo, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, United Kingdom

Emirates Arena

1000 London Rd, Glasgow G40 3HG, United Kingdom

Blitzkrieg Shop

231-233, The Barras, Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TP, United Kingdom

Galvanizers

100 Eastvale Pl, Stobcross Rd, Glasgow G3 8QG, United Kingdom

Clyde Auditorium

The Poetry Club

Variety Bar

401 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LG, United Kingdom

Barrowlands 2

244 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TT, United Kingdom

SEC Centre - Lomond Auditorium

Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, United Kingdom

Glasgow Green

Greendyke St, Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5DB, United Kingdom

Main Stage

Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601

The Attic

56 Dundas St, Glasgow G1 2AQ, United Kingdom

Radio 1 Dance Stage

Missing Records

51 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PA, United Kingdom

The Glee Club

11 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3AB, United Kingdom

Dannsa.

323 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3HW, United Kingdom

Glasgow School of Art

167 Renfrew St, Glasgow G3 6RQ, United Kingdom

Warehouse

c/o House Of Fraser, 21/59 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3HR, United Kingdom

The Art School Union

20 Scott St, Glasgow G3 6RJ, United Kingdom

Van Winkle

267 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TR, United Kingdom

Mackintosh Queen's Cross Church

870 Garscube Rd, Glasgow G20 7EL, United Kingdom

Queen's Park

Langside Rd, Glasgow G42 9QL, United Kingdom

SLAY

24 Glassford St, Glasgow G1 1UL, United Kingdom

Slay Glasgow

Balloch Castle Country Park

Loch Lomond, The Highlands, Drymen Rd, Balloch, Alexandria G83 8LX, United Kingdom

Kelvingrove Bandstand

Kelvin Way, Glasgow G12 8NR, United Kingdom

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Lewis Capaldi has shared a surprise live EP recorded across his “best tour” of North America

NewsLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi has shared a surprise live EP recorded across his “best tour” of North America

The four-track collection captures highlights from his recently wrapped tour.

8 May 2026 • 8:55 am

Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

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Dork is taking over The Nest at Truck Festival 2026

The Oxfordshire weekender confirms running order across Truck Stage, Market Stage and The Nest.

30 Apr 2026 • 4:53 pm

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It's Been A Little Heavy Lately (GBX Remix)

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Lewis Capaldi

Before You Go (Official Piano Tutorial)

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Franz Ferdinand

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Joesef

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Baby Strange

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Venbee has leaned into life’s little disasters on her playful new single 'Not My Day'

NewsLewis Capaldi

Venbee has leaned into life’s little disasters on her playful new single 'Not My Day'

The new track takes a lighter approach to everyday social commentary.

23 Apr 2026 • 9:52 am

Kneecap, Paul Weller, IDLES, BCNR, Dry Cleaning and more have signed open letter calling for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

Kneecap, Paul Weller, IDLES, BCNR, Dry Cleaning and more have signed open letter calling for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

More than 1,100 artists and cultural workers have signed.

21 Apr 2026 • 11:15 am

Lewis Capaldi has shared ‘Stay Love’, confirming fans’ mystery vinyl theories

NewsLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi has shared ‘Stay Love’, confirming fans’ mystery vinyl theories

The piano-led ballad was first performed at Madison Square Garden.

16 Apr 2026 • 11:03 pm

Lucia & The Best Boys have announced ‘Picking Petals’, featuring Lauren Mayberry and Abigail Morris

NewsLauren Mayberry

Lucia & The Best Boys have announced ‘Picking Petals’, featuring Lauren Mayberry and Abigail Morris

The Glasgow outfit's record is due this summer.

16 Apr 2026 • 9:16 am

Primal Scream are going to take 'XTRMNTR' on the road in 2026

NewsPrimal Scream

Primal Scream are going to take 'XTRMNTR' on the road in 2026

Expanded reissues of three albums have also been announced as The Bunker Trilogy.

13 Apr 2026 • 2:25 pm

Belle and Sebastian have written a song for Scotland's World Cup football team

NewsBelle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian have written a song for Scotland's World Cup football team

The track got its live debut at London's Royal Albert Hall.

13 Apr 2026 • 12:15 pm

Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

NewsLewis Capaldi

Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

Returning to the shores of Lake Geneva this July, the Swiss festival marks its 60th edition.

31 Mar 2026 • 4:16 pm

The comperes and livestream details have been revealed for Robert Smith's Teenage Cancer Trust week

The comperes and livestream details have been revealed for Robert Smith's Teenage Cancer Trust week

Bosnian composer and accordionist Nihad Hrustanbegovic will perform around the historic venue on each night of the week-long run.

20 Mar 2026 • 3:27 pm

CHVRCHES’ Martin Doherty has teamed up with Jonny Scott for new project The Leaving

CHVRCHES’ Martin Doherty has teamed up with Jonny Scott for new project The Leaving

The Glaswegian expats share new single 'Fluoxetine' from the nine-track record.

20 Mar 2026 • 2:47 pm

Teenage Cancer Trust have launched a new exhibition and print series feat. The 1975, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice and more

Teenage Cancer Trust have launched a new exhibition and print series feat. The 1975, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice and more

Twenty-one signed silk screen prints from iconic live music moments go on sale today.

18 Mar 2026 • 11:59 am

Bilbao BBK Live have locked in their 2026 line-up with FKA twigs and more

NewsBelle and Sebastian

Bilbao BBK Live have locked in their 2026 line-up with FKA twigs and more

The full electronic stage programming and daily schedule are also confirmed for the Basque festival.

18 Mar 2026 • 8:32 am

CHVRCHES have covered The Postal Service's 'Such Great Heights' for the season finale of Hulu's Tell Me Lies

CHVRCHES have covered The Postal Service's 'Such Great Heights' for the season finale of Hulu's Tell Me Lies

CHVRCHES have released their cover of The Postal Service's Such Great Heights, recorded for the season finale of Hulu's Tell Me Lies.

17 Feb 2026 • 3:10 pm

Biffy Clyro are going to headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026

NewsBiffy Clyro

Biffy Clyro are going to headline Edinburgh Summer Sessions 2026

Presale access begins on 29th January for registered fans.

22 Jan 2026 • 3:15 pm

Robert Smith is curating 2026's Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at Royal Albert Hall, feat. Wolf Alice, CHVRCHES, my bloody valentine and more

Robert Smith is curating 2026's Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at Royal Albert Hall, feat. Wolf Alice, CHVRCHES, my bloody valentine and more

Tickets go on sale at 9am GMT on Friday, 12th December.

8 Dec 2025 • 4:24 pm

Lauren Mayberry: "I needed to prove to myself that I actually had value"

FeaturesChvrches

Lauren Mayberry: "I needed to prove to myself that I actually had value"

As she steps out from CHVRCHES, Lauren reveals the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered honesty that fuelled her most personal project yet.

5 Dec 2024 • 1:20 pm

Joesef: "I want it to feel like you're stepping into a house that I've built"

Joesef: "I want it to feel like you're stepping into a house that I've built"

From the very first notes, Joesef’s debut album ‘Permanent Damage’ promises to take listeners on a cinematic journey of heartbreak, triumph, and self-discovery.

16 Jan 2023 • 8:56 am

CHVRCHES: Violent Delight

FeaturesChvrches

CHVRCHES: Violent Delight

Four albums in, and CHVRCHES have probably been through the toughest part of their story to date. Returning with their new full-length ‘Screen Violence’, they’re backing down for nobody.

26 Aug 2021 • 11:28 am

Martyn Young's Top 10s: The Best Debut Singles

FeaturesChvrches

Martyn Young's Top 10s: The Best Debut Singles

Every month, Dork's Listmaster General will bring us another of his Top 10 lists. Every month, we'll disagree. It's 'fun'.

16 Mar 2021 • 1:33 pm

Martyn Young's Top 10s: The Best British Bands of the Last Decade

FeaturesChvrches

Martyn Young's Top 10s: The Best British Bands of the Last Decade

Every month, Dork's Listmaster General will bring us another of his Top 10 lists. Every month, we'll disagree. It's 'fun'.

14 Feb 2021 • 2:52 pm

Chvrches: “We’ve always felt like a rock band at heart”

Chvrches: “We’ve always felt like a rock band at heart”

Iain talks festivals, live drummers and more ahead of Citadel.

27 Jun 2018 • 1:44 pm

Chvrches: "We've always felt like a rock band at heart"

Chvrches: "We've always felt like a rock band at heart"

Iain talks festivals, live drummers and more ahead of Citadel.

27 Jun 2018 • 11:37 am

Franz Ferdinand: "The holy grail as an artist is to make something original"

NewsFranz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand: "The holy grail as an artist is to make something original"

Franz Ferdinand are a man down, two new members up, and about to embark on their most ambitious, and perhaps risky, album yet.

8 Feb 2018 • 2:36 pm

Baby Strange: “The more mad it is, the more fun it gets”

NewsBaby Strange

Baby Strange: “The more mad it is, the more fun it gets”

Glasgow trio Baby Strange have just released their debut album, and they’re having a whale of a time.

27 Sept 2016 • 8:55 am

Old reliable: Why Biffy Clyro are the most consistent band around

NewsBiffy Clyro

Old reliable: Why Biffy Clyro are the most consistent band around

and why that's a wonderful thing.

7 Jul 2016 • 8:00 am

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