Scottish music: rock of the north

Talk of independence is giving Scottish culture a boost – especially in the thriving music scene. The new bands are inspired by the country's traditional music, and they sing in their own accents tooAidan Moffat is contemplating whether devolution makes a certain kind of sound. "There seemed for a long time in Scotland to be an embarrassment in being yourself," says the former Arab Strap vocalist. "When I was young, all Scottish bands seemed to want to be English or American and I found that r...

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