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Pitnamoon

Under the Radar: Pitnamoon

A mourner holds the order of service for the funeral of Shane MacGowan at Saint Mary's of the Rosary Church, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Picture: Damien Eagers/PA Wire

Pogues singer MacGowan described as trailblazer at funeral

Def Leppard have announced their first tour dates for next year.

Def Leppard and Journey Tour 2024: Dates and likely setlist

Deacon Blue are set to headline Belladrum 2024.

Belladrum 2024: James Arthur and Ocean Colour Scene join lineup

Doja Cat will perform at the OVO Hydro in 2024. Image: Getty

Doja Cat to kick off 2024 tour in Glasgow - here's how to get tickets

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire

BBC licence fee to rise from April

Paul Towndrow, Miro Herak and Chad McCullough of Atlantic Road Trip

Paul Towndrow on jazz supergroup Atlantic Road Trip: ‘It’s been quite a journey’

Reading and Leeds returns for 2024. Cr. Danny Lawson

Who is performing at Reading and Leeds Festival in 2024?

Nicola Benedetti's handprints can now be seen outside the City Chambers after she was recognised with the Edinburgh Award. Picture: Greg Macvean

Nicola Benedetti issues rallying cry for end to ‘desperation’ over arts support

Gregory Porter PIC: Erik Umphery

Christmas album reviews: Gregory Porter | Samara Joy | Paloma Faith & more

The BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

More arts and culture radio shows set to be made in Scotland under BBC shake-up

Christmas is the perfect time for a vinyl and CD revival Euan McColm

Zakir Hussain PIC: Jim McGuire

Music review: Symphony Orchestra of India & Zakir Hussain, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Who will claim Christmas number 1 in 2023?

Who is favourite to be Christmas number 1 in 2023?

Some of the most streamed Christmas songs of all time.

Spotify's 10 most streamed Christmas songs

Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Music review: Katie Gregson-MacLeod, King Tut’s, Glasgow

Hozier will play Glasgow this December.

Hozier Glasgow Hydro times, tickets, probable setlist, restrictions

Idles will play Glasgow in 2024.

How to get tickets for Idles Glasgow Hydro show, prices, restrictions

James Yorkston and Nina Persson

Music review: Tae Sup at The Queen's, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh

Madness PIC: Perou

Music review: Madness, Hydro, Glasgow

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Music review: RSNO, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Download Festival have announced their 2024 line-up. Cr. Getty Images

Download Festival: 2024 line up confirmed - here's how to get tickets

Supermann on da beat

Under the Radar: Supermann on da beat

Fisherman Donald Francis (DF) MacNeil has been honoured at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards for the protest song The Clearances Again. Picture: Stephen Kearney

Na Trads: Fisherman honoured for protest song at Scottish music awards gala

Conductor Jiří Rožeň. Picture – IlonaSochorova

Ad Feature Welcome in 2024 with the SCO’s uplifting Viennese concerts

Here are 10 of Shane MacGowan's best quotes following his sad passing. Cr. Getty Images

Here are 10 unforgettable quotes from Shane MacGowan

Peter Gabriel PIC: Nadav Kander

Album reviews: Peter Gabriel | Trevor Horn | Craig Armstrong | Tommy Perman

Admiral Fallow

Music review: Admiral Fallow, King Tut’s, Glasgow

The SCO Chorus PIC: Ruben Paris

Music review: SCO, Gregory Batsleer and the SCO Chorus, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh

Matthew Whiteside PIC: Julie Howden

Matthew Whiteside on his new The Night With… festival

The Instafest app allows music fans to create their dream festival line up using listening data.

Instafest: How to make your dream festival lineup poster with Spotify

Spotify Wrapped has officially arrived. Image: Spotify

Explainer Spotify Wrapped 2023 has arrived - here's how to check yours

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at 65

Troye Sivan will play the OVO Hydro in Glasgow as part of his 2024 UK tour. Image: Getty

How to get tickets for Troye Sivan's Glasgow show

Madness play Glasgow this week.

Madness Hydro stage times, support, likely setlist, age restrictions

Nickelback will be making a stop at Glasgow on the new UK tour in 2023. Cr. Getty Images

Nickelback UK Tour: How to get presale tickets for Glasgow Hydro gig

Jason Barrett has been appointed chief executive of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Picture: Ian Georgeson

The ex-US marine aiming to take the Edinburgh Tattoo into a new era

Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, and Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud joined Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show to announce their 2024 arena tour in memory of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. Photo: BBC/PA Wire

Explainer Girls Aloud: Everything you need to know about 2024 reunion tour

Taylor Swift is the top artist of 2023. Image: Getty.

Taylor Swift has become Spotify's Global Top Artist of 2023

Peter Andre.will co-host the programme on GB News

Peter Andre to co-host new show on GB News

Eat This Playlist on Spotify unlocks a game for iOS app users.

How to find and play hidden Eat This Playlist game on Spotify

Alice Faye

The Scotsman Sessions #389: Alice Faye

How to get presale tickets for Leeds Festival and Reading Festival

Taylor Swift 1989 (Taylor's Version) Getty

Taylor Swift fans can soon watch The Eras Tour Concert Film from home

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans PIC: Michael Gillen / National World

Music review: The Charlatans, Barrowland, Glasgow

James MacMillan PIC: Philip Gatward

Music review: RSNO, RSNO Chorus & James MacMillan, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Ravelston

Under the Radar: Ravelston

Edinburgh's Dunard Centre concert hall is proposed to be built behind a Royal Bank of Scotland building on St Andrew Square.

Soaring costs and new delay revealed for new Edinburgh concert hall

Ice Cube is coming to Scotland in December. Cr. Getty Images.

Ice Cube: Everything you need to know about rapper's gig in Glasgow

Paul Weller pictured at T In The Park (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Paul Weller announces 2024 Fife gig – this is when tickets go on sale

Benjamin Grosvenor and the SCO PIC: Stuart Armitt

Music review: SCO and Benjamin Grosvenor, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Freddie Mercury kimono worn at home to go on show in V&A Dundee exhibition

Del Amitri will be headining the final night of next year's Hebridean Celtic Festival on the Isle of Lewis.

Del Amitri to headline island music festival 30 years after town hall gig

Gavin Marwick PIC: Kim Ayres

Fiddler Gavin Marwick on his Quarterdays project: ‘a metaphor for life itself’

Take That

Album reviews: Take That | Bryan Ferry | Ghost Singers

Georgia PIC: Will Spooner

Music review: Georgia, Room 2, Glasgow

A site at Edinburgh Park has been earmarked for an 8500-capacity indoor arena

Arena would take Edinburgh Park ‘cultural quarter’ vision into a new league

'Groundbreaking ‘Gaelictronica’ group Niteworks are to disband after 16 years. Picture: Ryan Buchanan Photography

Groundbreaking ‘Gaelictronica’ group Niteworks to disband after 16 years

The EMI TG12345 Mk I recording console used by The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios is up for auction. Picture: Courtesy Bonhams/SWNS

Beatles Abbey Road recording console up for auction for more than £1m

Exclusive Fringe organisers plead funding case as financial black hole revealed

Exclusive Entertainment giant reveals plans for 8500-capacity Edinburgh arena

Pink will perform two shows in Glasgow as part of her 2024 Summer Carnival tour. Image: Getty

Pink Summer Carnival 2024: How to get tickets for Pink in Glasgow

Greta Van Fleet performing. Image: Getty

Explainer Greta Van Fleet's Glasgow setlist, support act, stage times and more

Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age PIC: Helle Arensbak / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images

Music review: Queens of the Stone Age, Hydro, Glasgow

Patrick Doyle PIC: Ian West/PA

Music review: RSNO, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Ben Folds

Music review: Ben Folds, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Festivalgoers watch US legend Diana Ross perform on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury festival near the village of Pilton in Somerset, south-west England, on June 26, 2022.

Glastonbury 2024: Ticket sale date, prices, and how to buy

Quinny

Under the Radar: Quinny

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries