Stereogum — Like many bands of yesteryear, the Scottish rockers Big Country, makers of the 1983 hit "In A Big Country," have splintered into various units on the touring circuit over the years. Also like many of those bands, they're now fighting about who gets t... more info

Consequence of Sound — The three bands dive into what the year meant to them and its effect on their futures. more info

Guardian Music — The folk singer’s Edinburgh festival show reinterprets classic and cult Caledonian gems close to her heart, like Big Country’s melancholic anthems and Cocteau Twins’ filthy futurismOf all the 80s pop artists that Scotland spawned... more info

Guardian Music — Tinariwen, Robert Plant, Brand New Heavies and Big Country are among the artists making this week’s reader-curated listHere is this week’s playlist – songs picked by a reader from hundreds of your suggestions last week. Thanks fo... more info

Popdose — Well, now. This is going to be an awkward Thanksgiving, isn’t it? At the very least, it’s going to be a little difficult to maintain that all-important attitude of gratitude. Our advice: Keep busy in the kitchen to avoid having to talk to anybody... more info

TMZ — UFC ref Herb Dean says he spoke with fellow ref "Big" John McCarthy after he was kicked in the Octagon by Roy "Big Country" Nelson ... and says there's a damn good reason he didn't fight back.  Nelson went after McCarthy after knocking out… more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher has been inducted into the hall of fame at a famous Glasgow concert venue.The Oasis singer was added to the list of celebrities in the Barrowlands Hall of Fame on Thursday night after performing at the Hydro.Noel was given a glass trop... more info

Core News — Here is another mix from Dj Daddy Big. This time we get a selection of tracks that is more country music oriented. Follow him on Mixcloud for more DJ mixes. Be sure to also check out his other mix “SO SEXY” Dance mix. Follow Core News on Facebook... more info

Perez Hilton — This is unbelievable, but sadly, it's the way society still works… Little Big Country made a hit single called Girl Crush, that's about a girl who is jealous off her ex's new girlfriend. But the country radio-listening audience refuses to realize t... more info

Popdose — Having passed the halfway mark on Disc Four, We’re officially into the back half of the series — though still in the front half of the decade… #11 Big Country, “In a Big Country” (1983) Peaked at #17 in the Hot 100. Reached #3 in Canada, a ... more info