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Articles by Alex Paterson

About Alex Paterson
Dipping into great music, I call that guac'n'roll. Often seen writing about the Scottish music scene with a focus on alt-pop, punk, and local (Central Belt) events.

Tolbooth Café Concerts: Stirling’s weekly free music event

June 27, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

If pints in a beer garden are getting a bit tedious, Tolbooth in Stirling is offering a nice alternative for your summer weekend plans. Tolbooth […]

FESTIVAL REVIEW | BBC RADIO 1 BIG WEEKEND @ DUNDEE | SATURDAY

June 6, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

The annual honour of hosting BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend was bestowed upon Dundee last weekend, a blessing for Scottish music fans and the artists […]

GIG REVIEW | TINA SANDWICH w/ SOAPBOX & MILANGE @ THE OLD HAIRDRESSERS

May 9, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Iconic Glasgow indie venue The Old Hairdressers welcomed a night of punk and rock with Tina Sandwich and openers SOAPBOX and Milange.

Record Store Day – Where can I go?

April 17, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Record Store Day is upon us again! Here’s a list of some stores where you can stock up your music collection.

SINGLE REVIEW | CORTNË | LUNGS

April 13, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Glaswegian alt-pop artist Cortnë’ is releasing her debut single Lungs is to be released tomorrow, April 14. It’s not to be missed.

SINGLE REVIEW | BOTTLE ROCKETS | COMMUNITY SERVICE

March 30, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Bottle Rockets are on the rise; this single is something they can add to their arsenal of bangers as they (hopefully) release more. 

SINGLE REVIEW | BLUE ROSE CODE | THIRTEEN YEARS

March 28, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Politically charged and passionate, Blue Rose Code have released a protest anthem that envelopes feelings of rage and desperation.

GIG PREVIEW | RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE @ GARAGE

March 15, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Rainbow Kitten Surprise will be playing at Glasgow’s Garage on April 2nd. If you’re able to snag tickets, it’s sure to be a night to remember.

GIG REVIEW | LYNKS w/ VLURE @ STEREO

March 6, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Trailblazing art-punk artist Lynks visited Glasgow on the 2023 DIY Now and Next Tour and the crowd adored them.

GIG REVIEW | SKULLCRUSHER w/ CLARA MANN @ STEREO

March 2, 2023 Alex Paterson 0

Crushing’ the indie-folk game right now with her unique atmospheric ballads is ironically named, Skullcrusher.

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