Biffy Clyro

Gemma Cockrell Scottish rock behemoths Biffy Clyro returned this month with their ninth album A Celebration of Endings, and it might just be their most ambitious to date. Gemma Cockrell delved beneath the record’s sprawling soundscapes to uncover triumphant fables of hope and resolution – a fitting antidote to...

The Scots have had a busy old year. The vote for Scottish independence divided the country and everything got a wee bit serious. As the dust settles around Alex Salmond’s feet it seems an appropriate time to join in unison and party. What better excuse to join a nation...

The revived Isle Of Wight Festival was back for another year, kicking off festival season in style with big name headliners and a diverse range of acts. Friday Rudimental Rudimental stormed onto the main stage on Friday with a massively high energy set giving a real sense of excitement...

Leeds Festival, it’s never going to be the warmest festival and it is usually overshadowed by Reading. However, armed with a few layers of thermals, Impact sought out the charms of the festival located in a field just off the M62. There is little disagreement that Arctic Monkeys stole the show, performing...