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An Interview With: Vasa

Vasa are an exciting Scottish, Glasgow-based four piece instrumental rock band. Forming back in 2011, the band garnered a lot of positive feedback in the wake of the release of their first EP ‘Never Have Dreams’ (2012). They have since played extensively, spreading their sound across Glasgow, and now they’re back with a brand new… [continued]
An Interview With: Vancouver Sleep Clinic

This week Leo was lucky enough to catch up with Vancouver Sleep Clinic, one of Australia’s youngest and most exciting new talents. From humble bedroom beginnings, Tim Bettinson has already carved out a niche for himself in the world of chilled out Indie already inhabited by the likes of Bon Iver and SOHN. Here’s what… [continued]
Get To Know: Scottish Alternative

Scotland consistently produces really fantastic music in all sorts of genres and recently Leo was fortunate enough to talk to some of this country’s most promising and exciting exports, check out what they had to say… [continued]
St Andrews Sands: Part Three

As we know all too well, as lovable and quaint as St Andrews is, there come moments where not even the sight of the never-ending North Sea can alleviate the feeling that we’re being held hostage within the town’s three streets. Here’s a thought: imagine if you were stranded on the sands of St Andrews..? [continued]
Gig Review: Mogwai

Famed for their intensely loud live performances and distorted soundscapes it came as something of a surprise that Mogwai somehow seemed, at times, to be dwarfed by the venue. [continued]
Gig Review: FOALS

If you get the chance, go and see Foals. They won’t disappoint. I assure you. [continued]
Sound of 2014: Part Three

A new year and a whole host of new music. In this week long series, a selection of PressPlay writers give you a run down of their recommendation for 2014. [continued]
Gig Review: QOTSA

After a long and cold wait, finally inside this vast new arena, we happily and protectively assumed our positions on the front barrier which fully justified our early (admittedly keen) arrival at the venue. The support act was Troy Van Leeuwen’s side project ‘Sweethead’ although he did not play with them on the night. The… [continued]
Post-Rock Instrumental Music: A Beginner’s Guide

A Beginner’s Guide Post-Rock Instrumental music is perhaps not a genre that too many people are overly familiar with, it can be difficult to immerse yourself in but the real key is patience and trying to develop an appreciation of the sheer scale and intricacies upon which these songs rely. One of the defining features… [continued]