DrownedInSound — It remains completely original and rewarding 12 years on. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

DrownedInSound — All in all, whilst it’s a thrill to revisit the past, in hindsight Arab Strap’s debut album is arguably the weakest record the band ever made, yet everything a first record ought to be; raw, full of ideas, nervously energetic to paper over any sh... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Check out a previously unreleased song from Arab Strap called “Daughters of Darkness”. The song wasn’t on any Arab Strap album or re-issue, although it was on Scenes of a Sexual Nature. Is it a crime to admit I haven’t gotten around to checki... more info

The Vinyl Villain — This was what I expected to be writing about last week instead of some emotional outpourings about the sudden death of a brother.And just because I'm writing about it today doesn't mean I've gotten over everything. Far from it.It does seem very stra... more info

Undercover, Australia — Scottish duo Arab Strap are soon to have their first two albums reissued in big fancy double-disc format. more info

Totally Fuzzy — rastronomicals said... A consideration of the single live album, the addition of crowd noise into the mix of live albums in general, and an evaluation of '70's shred guitar master Frank Marino. All at La Historia de la Musica Rock, how does he fit it... more info

Guardian Music — Last week, it was music set in ale houses. This time we want your favourite songs about people performing songs. Merchandise will be available afterwardsThe statistics are clear, the pub is in decline. Faced with fierce competition from supermarkets ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bruxa do Vinil said... Olivia Hime - Máscara (1983) Feat: Céu da Boca - coro Francis Hime - piano Yamaha, piano, voice Celso Woltzenlogel - flute Paulo Guimarães - flute Marçal - percussion Chiquinho do Acordeon - accordion Edmundo Maci... more info

Guardian Music — The Glasgow club scene is being revved up again by a new musical collective gunning for London's crown as the UK's dance capital"Signing the best artists from around the UK and the world is definitely part of our plan for expansion," Richard Chater i... more info

The Vinyl Villain — I feel I really do have to ask the question after seeing him at three different places in recent weeks.Firstly, he was standing right next to me at the upstairs bar at the Captains Rest in Glasgow on the night I went along there to catch Shearwater ... more info