Dumbed dumbed dumbed – listeners ignored as Radio Scotland presses on with late-night changes A new report details the damaging effect that recent BBC Radio Scotland changes to its late night schedule is having on Scottish musicians.

Dumbed dumbed dumbed – listeners ignored as Radio Scotland presses on with late-night changes

A new report details the damaging effect that recent BBC Radio Scotland changes to its late night schedule is having on Scottish musicians.

jockrock’s albums of the year, 2025 It's that time of year again - where we round up (some of) the year's top music from Scotland

News: jockrock’s albums of the year, 2025 - our favourite Scottish long-players of the past 12 months

wojtek the bear Glasgow indie heroes wojtek the bear return with a new single, 'kylie’s put a curse on us' - the video is by Jen Marr, and the single is out now via Last Night from Glasgow, acting as a taster for the band's forthcoming album "i don’t think you want to hear this" which is available to pre-order now. The upcoming 11-track album was recorded with renowned producer Bill Ryder-Jones at Airdrie's Beetroot Studios, the band saying: “ We were really excited to work with Bill as we're huge fans of his records and his style of production (since leaving The Coral Ryder-Jones has produced The Wytches, Brooke Bentham, and Michael Head) and luckily we hit it off pretty much immediately.

Video of the Week: wojtek the bear - 'kylie’s put a curse on us' trails new album due out next year @wojtekthebearband.bsky.social

Famous names Sing The Greys for Frightened Rabbit Rick Redbeard, Constant Follower, and members of Admiral Fallow, Xcerts and Paws are among the Scottish indie acts who will join to celebrate the songs, music, poetry and legacy of Scott Hutchison and Frightened Rabbit.

News: Famous names for Frightened Rabbit tribute include Rick Redbeard, Admiral Fallow, Xcerts & Paws @frabbits @tinychanges @alberthallsstirling

Optimo fundraiser for JD Twitch A special benefit event is to take place in Glasgow this weekend to raise funds for Optimo’s JD Twitch following his recent brain tumour diagnosis.

News: Optimo fundraiser for JD Twitch - Benefit event to raise funds for terminally ill DJ / musician

Supernaturals celebrate Glasgow with Clyde Chorus Clyde Chorus, part of Glasgow 850, has announced its festival showcase acts, offering a diverse mix of performances that reflect Glasgow’s rich musical heritage. Bringing together a range of styles and influences, the festival will feature contributions from well-established city festivals, grassroots collaborations, and a variety of musical traditions. On Friday 29th May, Glasgow Mela and Glasgow Jazz Festival will host a joint concert at The Savings Bank.

News: Supernaturals celebrate Glasgow with Clyde Chorus - Snowgoose also appear on multi-genre bill for city's 850th anniversary celebration

Big Nights out get, er, bigger Glasgow’s summer concert scene is set to get even bigger, with Big Nights Out adding more acts to its 2025 lineup at Queen’s Park Arena.

Gig news: Big Nights out get, er, bigger - Yard Act, Geordie Greep & Warmduscher join Camera Obscura and Arab Strap for Glasgow multi-event summer festival

Wide Days – what’s another year? The annual Wide Days music convention has announced that its 2025 edition will not take place.

News: Wide Days - what's another year? Music convention's "extremely difficult" decision

jockrock’s albums of the year, 2024 So, once again, a look at (some of) the year's top music from Scotland

News: jockrock’s albums of the year, 2024 - our favourite Scottish long-players of the past 12 months

Redolent to lead Indie Venue Week celebrations Scottish Album of the Year Award winners Redolent have been announced as 2025 Scottish Ambassadors for Independent Venue Week.

News: Redolent to lead Indie Venue Week celebrations - SAY Award winners named as Ambassadors for 2025 grass-roots gig series

Redolent to lead Indie Venue Week celebrations Scottish Album of the Year Award winners Redolent have been announced as 2025 Scottish Ambassadors for Independent Venue Week.

News: Redolent to lead Indie Venue Week celebrations - SAY Award winners named as Ambassadors for 2025 grass-roots gig series

Redolent to lead Indie Venue Week celebrations Scottish Album of the Year Award winners Redolent have been announced as 2025 Scottish Ambassadors for Independent Venue Week.

News: Redolent to lead Indie Venue Week celebrations - SAY Award winners named as Ambassadors for 2025 grass-roots gig series

Immigrant They say a change as as good as a rest, and when the artist known as Immigrant lost his musical mojo, it took a three-year trip in the far east to bring it back.

A casual introduction to... Immigrant - Graeme McNab's extended break

Music industry revealed at Resonate 2024 Bobby Bluebell and Claire Grogan are among the artists who will appear at a one-day music conference, sharing the secrets of their success with an audience of upcoming artists.

Backstage news: Music industry revealed at Resonate 2024 - Industry conference guests to share tips with upcoming acts @resonatescot @PLATFORMgla) / X

Big Nights Out – new concert series for Glasgow next summer A new summer open-air concert series has been announced for summer 2025 across two of the city’s iconic outdoor bandstands.

Big Nights Out - new concert series for Glasgow next summer

Govan set to get new music venue in 2025 The iconic Lyceum Cinema in Govan is set for a major transformation, reopening in summer 2025 as a vibrant multi-functional venue.

News: Govan set to get new music venue in 2025 - Historic Lyceum Cinema will also house community and wedding venue

News: Beat goes on for Fanclub in hometown show Two members of seminal act reunite to put on Bellshill gig

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News: Pistols bring summer punk party to Glasgow Six-band classic lineup for nostalgia-fest in June 2025

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News: 'Not Good Enough' - King Creosote forced to abandon Edinburgh show King Creosote was forced to curtail his gig at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on Saturday night following PA problems. A persistent crackle coming through the speakers at the Lothian Road venue saw the Fence ...

Celebratory first Bluesky post marks a gig abandoned due to technical issues, hopefully not an omen... www.jockrock.org/news/not-goo...