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MUSIC NEWS Scotland <strong>GIGguide</strong> page 11: edinburgh + west + mid + east lothian McCUSKER "30th Anniversary Tour" :: At The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh. In celebration of his 30th Anniversary as a professional musician, John McCusker will release ‘A Best Of’ album in 2021 featuring tracks from his solo records and TV and film soundtracks over the last 30 years. John will also publish a book of his tunes ‘The Collection’ featuring 100 original compositions. There will also be a brand new solo album released to coincide with the UK Tour. The John McCusker Band, featuring some of the finest traditional musicians that John has worked with over the last 30 years, will embark on an extensive UK tour in September/October 2021. www.fallenangelsclub.com JOESEF :: At La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. Glasgow’s rising star Joesef's latest release, the Late To The Party EP, features gorgeous, stripped-back takes on three of his early releases, Loverboy, Limbo and Does It Make You Feel Good. Much more news coming soon and you can also see Joesef at Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival in September and on tour in October. www.facebook.com/joesefjoesefjoesef 14 OCTOBER STAY FOR TOMORROW supporting THE CAPOLLOS :: At The Old Dr. Bell's Baths, Edinburgh. Formed in 2018, Stay For Tomorrow are an energetic four piece alternative rock band from Dunfermline. Inspired by the likes of Twin Atlantic, Biffy Clyro and Foo Fighters, they burst onto the Fife scene in 2019 with their debut single Kings and Queens , swiftly followed by second single Rumours. www.facebook.com/stayfortomorrowofficial 15 OCTOBER DJANGO DJANGO :: At The Liquid Room, Edinburgh. Following on from the release of their critically acclaimed new album “Glowing in the Dark” earlier this year, Django Django continue to cast their art pop spell, this time with an irresistible double whammy – a hilarious and subversive video for new single “Kick Out the Devil”, as well as a radical rework of the track by steel pan legend Fimber Bravo. And finally! Django Django will also be heading out on tour this autumn, bringing “Glowing in the Dark” to audiences for the very first time on a comprehensive string of dates around the UK and Europe. www.facebook.com/thedjangos 20 OCTOBER CHECK MASSES :: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. (Subject to Covid-19 Restrictions). ‘Philly’ Angelo Collins, Saleem Andrew McGroarty and Vic Galloway of CHECK MASSES have helped shape the sound of their hometown of Edinburgh for years through underground gigs, club culture and broadcasting. Debut album, Nightlife flits between the shadows, smudging the lines between cinematic hip-hop collages, expansive dub, wiry electronics, psychedelia and Lynchian unease across 10 superb tracks. Nightlife Remixed takes you even further into their own shady but alluring world of psychedelic soul. Moroccan Skies EP is out 23 July via Triassic Tusk Records, and Nightlife Remixed in September. Meanwhile subject to Covid rules see the band around Scotland very soon! Pre-Order Moroccan Skies EP @ https://ffm.to/moroccanskies www.facebook.com/CHECKMASSES 21 OCTOBER JUST MUSTARD :: At Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. Just Mustard consist of vocalist Katie Ball, guitarists David Noonan (also backing vocals) and Mete Kalyon, bassist Rob Clarke, and drummer Shane Maguire. Their heady blend of noise, trip hop, and electronicinfluenced music has helped them build a reputation as one of Ireland’s most thrilling new bands. Their 2018 debut ‘Wednesday’ earned acclaim at home and abroad – most notably capturing a Choice Music Prize nomination for Irish Album of the Year. Fader praised the band’s “intense and rich shoegaze-meets-noise sound,” NME called their album “a two-toned masterpiece,” the Irish Independent described it as “a swirling atmosphere-heavy thrill-ride,” and Stereogum said “it’s easy to imagine Just Mustard garnering more international attention in the near future”. Their 2019 double A-side ‘Frank/October’ earned spotlights from KEXP as a ‘Song Of The Day’ and from BBC Radio 1 as ‘Tune Of The Week’. The band supported Fontaines DC on their sold out 2019 UK tour, and emerged as a ‘band of the weekend’ at Brighton’s Great Escape Festival - The Independent (“worth waiting for”), Dork (“unforgettable”), DIY (“a monstrous wall of sound”), Gigwise (“cinematic at every turn”), Loud And Quiet (“distinctly fixating and eerie”). They were a highlight of Primavera in 2019, with NME calling them one of the “12 best acts” of the festival, and that same year were also handpicked by Robert Smith to support The Cure at Dublin’s Malahide Castle. More new music coming soon. www.facebook.com/justmustardmusic 23 OCTOBER THE SAY AWARD :: At The Usher Hall, Edinburgh. The winner of The SAY Award will collect £20,000 – one of the most lucrative prize funds in the UK – while all nine runners-up will be awarded £1,000 and their own bespoke award. Following a digital edition in 2020, the event returns as a physical ceremony, welcoming guests to Edinburgh’s Usher Hall. For the first time since the award’s inception, music fans are able to join the celebrations and purchase tickets to attend one of the most exciting nights in Scotland’s musical calendar. This year’s Ceremony (marking the award’s 10th birthday) will celebrate the strength and diversity of Scottish music; past, present and future. www.facebook.com/SAYaward www.scottishmusiccentre.com/services/audio-services/ info@scottishmusiccentre.com web @ www.scottishmusiccentre.com fb @ www.facebook.com/scottishmusiccentre plus other links @ www.musicplus.org.uk + www.hittheroad.org.uk Email your gig dates to robert.musicnewsscotland@gmail.com