To celebrate the release of Alice in Chains' latest album Rainier Fog I've picked my 20 favourite AIC songs.
Live Review: Jurassic Park (25th Anniversary) in Concert @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (14/09/18)
Should you go and see Jurassic Park in Concert? If you love the film, you absolutely should. If you're a fan of unique cinematic experiences, you absolutely should. If you're anyone else and have a couple of hours to spare, you absolutely should.
The Head Scratcher's 20 Favourite Alkaline Trio Songs
To celebrate the release of Is This Thing Cursed?, Alkaline Trio’s first new studio album in 5 years I’ve decided to select 20 of my favourite tracks.
Songs of the Summer 2018: Spotify vs The Head Scratcher
Spotify recently released their most played songs of the summer and for someone who likes alternative music it’s a depressing list. So I’ve decided to make my own list, an antidote to the mainstream, where I’ve listed each song from Spotify's most played and suggested an alternative take.
6 Mash-Up Albums Absolutely Worth Your Time
The dark art of the mash up is something very difficult to get right and it's especially difficult to get right over a full album. Here are some of my favourites.
9 Dinosaur Films You Should Definitely Watch and One You Definitely Shouldn't
They died out millions of years ago but returned from the dead to entertain our fat popcorn stuffing faces. Here are nine films with dinosaurs I think are worth watching and one that definitely isn't.
Live Review: Fleet Foxes, Pearl Jam and Justice @ Mad Cool Festival, Madrid (12/07/18)
A few weeks ago I travelled with my better half to Madrid for a short holiday and to attend one day of the Mad Cool music festival. The main reason for this was to see Pearl Jam who, at the end of 2017, had announced a number of European Tour Dates for 2018.
Album Review: Fantastic Negrito - Please Don't Be Dead (2018)
I’ve been listening to a serious dosage of metal recently but over the last week I’ve switched my medication over to something a little more easy on the ears; Please Don’t Be Dead by Fantastic Negrito.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018: My EIFF
There’s almost always some kind of festival on in Edinburgh and every year in June the Edinburgh International Film Festival gives casual movie goers and film buffs alike a chance to see all manner of films from bona fide classics to modern blockbusters to tiny independent curios.
Live Review: Flight of the Conchords @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow (18/06/18)
I’ve always wanted to see Flight of the Conchords live and at the end of 2017 I was lucky enough to bag some tickets for their 2018 tour of the UK.
Album of the Week: Get Your Act Together Edition - Part 2
Time for Part 2, let’s get straight into it.
Album of the Week: Get Your Act Together Edition - Part 1
Its been 8 weeks since I last posted an Album of the Week review. Eight bloody weeks! So to go some way to make up for that I’ve decided to gather together the albums I’ve been listening to during that time in a bumper “Albums of the Weeks” or “Insert Better Title Here” style post which will go up in two parts.
Post Hype Impressions: Star Wars - Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
This is the first edition of a new feature analysing major releases, whether it be in film, television, music or whatever, after the dust has settled.
Record Store Day 2018 - Several Good / Several Bad
Today is Record Store Day, both saviour and scourge of record stores around the world. So what better way to celebrate than to pick several good and several bad from the glut of releases? Lets do this.
Album Review: The Voidz - Virtue (2018)
Virtue by the Voidz. One of the most varied and in my opinion exciting releases of the year so far.
Album Review: Between the Buried and Me - Automata I (2018)
If you’re a fan of progressive metal then this album is most definitely for you but the harder, heavier and more cacophonous moments may drive many away.
Album Review: Turnstile - Time & Space
I can do nothing other than recommend this album to anyone who likes alternative music.
Album Review: Marmozets - Knowing What You Know Now / Live Review: Marmozets at The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (12/02/18)
If you get the chance to see Marmozets live, make sure you don’t miss out.
Live Review: Jamie Lenman @ Stereo, Glasgow (02/02/18)
I had a great time and if you're a fan of Mr Lenman's music you won't be disappointed. I'd also urge those who aren't necessarily fans to go along and see what all the fuss is about.
Album Review: Creeper - Eternity, in Your Arms (2017)
Overall Eternity, In Your Arms is an excellent album, It's by no means perfect and there are a few songs I'm not hugely into but there are enough good songs and good ideas littered throughout that keep me coming back for more.