While it was hard to escape the media-frenzy of Glastonbury this weekend, there were plenty of other festivals and gigs taking place away from the spotlight in the fields, parks and grassroots music venues of Scotland. Here’s a quick look at just a few of the events bringing music to our ears over the last few days. QUEEN’S PARK, GLASGOW As The Waterboys‘ mystical world of folksy rock rang out over Glasgow’s Queen’s Park on Friday night, it was clear that this was one of the places to be this weekend. With the Big City Festival taking over the grounds on Saturday and soulful psychedelia of The ..read more

Mogwai curated the inaugural Big City Festival which saw an eclectic cast including Slowdive, Nadine Shah, bdrmm and Beak> enthral and entertain an appreciative crowd at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park Recreation Ground. RESOUND’s photographer Calum Mackintosh dropped in to catch up with the action and capture some of the laid back vibes. Michael Rother Michael Rother with Stuart Braithwaite Goat Girl Goat Girl Beak> Geoff Barrow of Beak> – Truth! Cloth Cloth Free Love Free Love Nadine Shah Nadine Shah Bdrmm ..read more

Canadian alternative indie band Alvvays created an unforgettable night at the O2 Academy in Glasgow. The band, which formed in 2011, has captivated audiences with their dreamy, evocative music, and their performance in Glasgow was no exception. They presented a carefully curated selection of songs from their three studio albums: the self-titled Alvvays, Antisocialites, and their most recent release from 2022, Blue Rev. Each song was accompanied by magical, breathtaking visuals projected onto a large white screen, enhancing the ethereal atmosphere of the night. Lead singer Molly Rankin’s harmon ..read more

Liam Gallagher brings the Definitely Maybe 30 tour to Glasgow for the first of 2 sold-out nights at the OVO Hydro for a party that bridges the generations. Oasis’ seminal debut, Definitely Maybe was one of the definitive albums of what was to be christened Britpop and in turn become an integral part of the music tapestry for an entire generation. In the intervening decades since, that generation have all grown up and started families, many of whom are here tonight, it’s a real family affair. This leads very nicely to the opening act, Villanelle, fronted by one Gene Gallagher. It was a brave ch ..read more

Villanelle, the band fronted by Gene Gallagher (Liam Gallagher’s son), is preparing for their first UK headline tour. After making waves as the opening act for Liam Gallagher’s ‘Definitely Maybe: 30 Years’ tour, Villanelle is ready to step into the spotlight. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 21st, at 9 am. Villanelle’s Debut UK Headline Tour Dates: November 19th – Glasgow, Stereo 20th – Newcastle, The Grove 22nd – Manchester, Night & Day 23rd – Leeds, The Key Club 24th – Birmingham, Mama Roux’s 26th – Bristol, Dareshack 27th – Nottingham, The Bodega 28th – London, Oslo Formed earlier ..read more

Bikini Kill last unleashed their riotous rallying cry in Glasgow back in 1996, making tonight’s appearance rarer that Scotland’s inclusion in the EUROs…just. But while Scotland pussyfoot around the pitch in the opening match of the championships in Germany, Bikini Kill go full throttle, rampaging through an abrasive set seeped in passion and punk, fury and fun at the city’s O2 Academy.   Of course, the band’s shows have always been about more than just the music, Kathleen Hanna, Tobi Vail and Kathi Wilcox relentless in their drive to see feminism make its mark on the punk scene of the ear ..read more

We caught up with Rob Marshall before Humanist’s support set for Jane’s Addiction at Glasgow’s Barrowlands last week to talk about new album ‘On The Edge Of A Lost And Lonely World’, his time working with the late, great Mark Lanegan and the therapeutic wonders of music. Humanist is the solo project of former Exit Calm guitarist Rob Marshall, an ambitious undertaking which has seen the multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer collaborate with a number of vocalists including Mark Lanegan, Dave Gahan, Mark Gardener, John Robb (he gets everywhere, that one) and Joel Cadbury on Humanist’s s ..read more

Richard Hawley’s performance at the Usher Hall was a masterclass in musicianship and emotional resonance. Known for his smooth baritone voice and rich, melancholic soundscapes, Hawley delivered a captivating set that left the audience spellbound from start to finish. The night opened with Singer songwriter John Smith providing support for the gig. Just him, his guitar and pedals, centre stage. The crowd quickly showed their pleasure at his beautiful songs, clever lyrics and incredible voice. At times it was like having John Martin and Rab Noakes in the room. His set went down incredibly well ..read more

Jane’s Addiction are happier than pigs in zen as they blow our minds at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, the local brew working its magic as they cause a near riot by strolling back on stage for an almighty encore after lights up. HUMANIST But first up tonight is Humanist, the solo project of former Exit Calm guitarist Rob Marshall, this remarkable songwriter, composer, producer and guitarist’s work both cathartic and timeless, offering flickers of light in darkness and comfort in desolation. Marshall co-wrote numerous tracks on the late, great Mark Lanegan’s Gargoyle and Somebody’s Knocking, an ..read more

The enigma that is Gary Numan – returned to Glasgow with his 45th Anniversary Tour, just as he did a couple of years ago his venue of choice was the o2 Academy. This tour being a celebration of the release in 1979 of both ‘Replicas’ and ‘The Pleasure Principle’ albums, and in keeping with this, the full 22 song setlist, with the exception of 2 ‘B-side songs’ – were songs from these 2 albums. Gary Numan – o2 Academy Glasgow From the get go, when guitarist Steve Harris and bassist Tim Slade stepped onto the stage dressed like 2 post-apocalyptic priests in dark long flowing Cassocks, you kne ..read more