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From championing post-punk pioneers to becoming championed by John Peel, Creeping Bent are calling time on their 30-year existence this year.

Creeping Bent: 30 years, John Peel adulation and calling time in 2025

Glasgow's Soma Records didn't just put Scottish EDM on the map, but also elevated some of the scene's most illustrious names long before they became famous...

Who are Soma Records, and did they really release Daft Punk's work?

Looking for your Glastonbury alternative in 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to some of the biggest festivals still taking place, or debuting, in the new year.

Your 2026 UK Music Festival guide - what's on instead of Glastonbury?

How money didn't define the artist merit of a record label - the importance of Chemikal Records in insurmountable, not only on the Scottish scene, but on a humble DIY label owner like I once was.

Chemikal Underground: Home to Post-rock, power-pop and a DIY spirit

sombr, Dave, Lewis Capaldi, Lana Del Rey and Olivia Dean - all acts that are part of the latest set of rumours who could perform at TRNSMT 2026.

15 acts who could be confirmed for TRNSMT in Glasgow in 2026

Relive the nostalgia of 80s cinema and television with our list of 15 productions filmed in Scotland.

15 stunning Scottish films from the 1980s and where they were filmed

Cody Rhodes is just one of the many names set to return to our shores in early 2026, as the Road to Royal Rumble takes place across January and includes two television tapings.

When are the WWE Road to Royal Rumble tickets on sale?

The Intercontinental Championship is set to be defended down under today, as Dominik Mysterio faces the challenge of Penta on today's WWE Monday Night Raw.

What time does WWE Monday Night Raw start in the UK today?

Busted's James Bourne has regrettably had to cancel his plans to join the Busted VS McFly tour due to health issues, a statement read.

Busted member pulls out of tour a day before its first performance

What shows are taking place in Glasgow throughout the remainder of 2025 that don't involve a trip to an arena?

Over 60 concerts still to come to Glasgow's smaller music venues

Lewis Capaldi has announced a series of huge outdoor shows to take place throughout 2026.

Lewis Capaldi announces huge outdoor shows for 2026
The blue-eyed soul singer hits the road once again after his current sold-out 2025 tour.
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Take a look back at some of the most iconic Scottish films of the '90s and then ask yourself, "How many of these have I watched?"

13 Scottish films from the 90s that are essential viewing in 2025

John Cena makes his final appearance in Ireland as a WWE superstar, as Friday Night SmackDown takes place in Dublin this evening.

What time is WWE Friday Night Smackdown on this evening?

Do you remember some of these Scottish acts and artists from back in the 1980s?

15 Scottish musicians you'll only remember if you were an '80s child

Take a trip down memory lane - but not too far back - as we look at some of the most popular Scottish acts formed in the '90s.

15 Scottish bands you grew up listening to in the '90s

There are spoils aplenty when it comes to concerts still to come to Scotland in 2025; from the likes of AC/DC, Lewis Capaldi, Oasis and Chappell Roan through to Franz Ferdinand and Idlewild.

Your guide to the remaining concerts coming to Scotland in 2025

Deftones will be returning to the United Kingdom in 2026 after their recent tour of the country this year.

Deftones announce additional UK tour dates for 2026

With Subway strikes taking place across the festival's weekend, here's a look at the other ways to get to TRNSMT at Glasgow Green this year.

How to get to TRNSMT 2025 this weekend - by car, by train and by bus

Data provided by HMV has shown who benefitted from their appearances at Glastonbury 2025 in terms of renewed interest and - of course - album sales.

What musicians have received the Glasto Bump after 2025's festival?

Not 24 hours after the festival's climax, bookmakers are already giving odds who could headline 2027's event after Glastonbury's fallow year in 2026.

Who do bookies think will headline Glastonbury after its 2026 fallow?

Celebrate the great Scottish acting talent that the rest of the world revers with our pick of the 13 famous names from the talent hotbed.

13 of the most recognisable Scottish film stars of all time

Kneecap have been removed from the TRNSMT 2025 festival after police were concerned over safety issues regarding the band’s performance.

Kneecap removed from TRNSMT 2025 bill due to 'safety concerns'
The group are set to perform in Glasgow on July 8 2025 to ‘make up’ for the festival cancellation
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From Teenage Fanclub to Bis and almost everyone in between - here's 15 records from Scottish artists which huge asking prices so far on Discogs in May 2025.

15 works by Scottish musicians highly valued on Discogs in May 2025

Where can music lovers pick up new items, including rare oddities, for their collection in Scotland over the summer months?

What record fairs are coming to Scotland across Summer 2025?

Incubus revealed details of their new album with a series of projections around London over the weekend - after their performance at The O2.

Incubus reveal details of first new album in eight years

Kneecap have already courted controversy in the United States over the stance regarding Palestine and performances at Coachella 2025.

Kneecap videos under review for inciting violence against local MPs

After making history at WrestleMania 41, John Cena is scheduled to appear on WWE Raw this evening.

Who is set to appear on the first RAW after WrestleMania 41?

What have been the most covered songs between the years of 2000 and 2025 - and have you been known to croon along to them?

The 10 most covered songs in the 21st century named

Cody Rhodes has been announced to appear on this evening's Smackdown, taking place in Seattle, Washington.

WWE Smackdown tonight: matches announced & UK start time

Details how you can get resale tickets for this year's Glastonbury Festival have been revealed - so set an alarm for the following dates...

Glastonbury announces resale ticket dates for 2025

This month's episode of Screen Babble is available wherever you get all your podcasts.

Screen Babble Podcast: UK dramas, Snow White and The White Lotus S3

Seth Rollins is set to make an appearance on WWE Raw this evening, after the fall out from CM Punk's 'favour' on WWE Smackdown last week.

What’s in store on WWE Raw this evening - and what time does it start?

April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?
The final performance took place a month before Kurt Cobain’s death, aged 27
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What records went on to become the best-selling vinyl in the UK in the 21st century?

What have been the best selling records in the UK in the 21st century?

Rapper BEMZ is one of 20 emerging acts set to perform on the new BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT 2025.

BBC Introducing to bring 20 emerging acts to TRNSMT 2025

Will CM Punk give any more details as to what the "favour" is he wants from Paul Heyman, now we know the Wrestlemania 41 main event wasn't his request?

WWE Smackdown preview for April 4 2025 including UK start time

Research undertaken by SeatPick has revealed the areas of the UK that have been affected the most by ticketing scams - but what are the causes behind the stark figures?

Explainer What areas of the UK are the most at risk of ticket scams, and why?

From Motley Crue to The Beatles - here's 13 of the most valuable vinyl you might have buried in your collection in 2025.

What records are considered the most valuable to own in 2025?

Spring has a reputation for being one of two period of the year break-ups occur - so who's making money off our misery?

The 10 most lucrative break-up anthems of Spring 2025

From hip-hop to EDM and pop-punk, we've picked 13 acts from Scotland you might want to investigate throughout the next 12 months.

13 rising musicians from Scotland that you need to know about

The WWE finally comes back to The O2 in London, England this evening for WWE Smackdown!

What’s announced for WWE Smackdown in London this evening?

Remember the life of Foo Fighters and Sexual Chocolate drummer Taylor Hawkins, as March 25 2025 marks the third anniversary of his death.

Taylor Hawkins in pictures: remembering the late Foo Fighters drummer

Will Glasgow find out more regarding John Cena's choice to align against Cody Rhodes and the fans when WWE Raw takes place in the OVO Hydro tonight?

WWE Raw preview: UK start time and matches announced for March 24 2025

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

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