So you think you know Edinburgh? Come, follow us away from the tourist centre to find an unexpected side of the city. It’s an alternative view which gives new and more interesting meaning to that ‘inspiring capital’ slogan. […]
“At first glance the bare exterior suggests a deserted shop, but looks are deceiving.” At Walking Heads we love to know what is going on in Glasgow's vibrant music scene and that means exploring the [...]
Guest blogger and Walking Heads contributor Rahe Milani takes a look at yesterday's Persian New Year. Yesterday was our second Persian New Year in Glasgow. It's one of the biggest celebrations of the year back [...]
Oh, to be there! Our friends Woodenbox are one of 12 Scottish bands playing at SXSW this year and their last gig of the festival happens tomorrow (Saturday) at Jovitas Party. […]
Can printed electronics save the music industry? Any minute now, that deliberately provocative (perhaps even slightly preposterous) question is being put to an audience of geeks and music lovers in Austin Texas. Which just goes to show how much Scotland’s own music industry is making its mark on this year’s SXSW. […]
Is that a bird in the sky? Sorry, we should be working (we are, we are!) but news that Bournemouth has won Trip Advisor's best UK beach in Traveler's Choice 2012 has set us daydreaming. Well done [...]
It drives growth, generates investment and sustains thousands of jobs. What is this miracle industry: oil, aviation, fashion, finance? No, this particular economic wonder actually enhances reputations, makes people feel good and inspires millions of tourists to travel the globe. Let’s hear it for music! […]
Here at Walking Heads, we were very pleased to read one of our favourite Glasgow musicians, Rustie has just picked up The Guardian's First Album Award. His undoubtedly brilliant debut release titled Glass Swords has received much critical acclaim, now even being held largely responsible for pioneering a new electronic genre "maximalism".
Here’s an odd tale of two cities. In Glasgow, home-grown live music thrives (as our music tour testifies) while in Edinburgh it struggles to survive. In support of The Bongo Club, the latest Edinburgh club threatened with closure, we came up with these thoughts. And some questions. […]
Here we go. Glasgow Music Tour is now officially on the road and travelling. Walking Heads celebrated the launch of our audio walking tour in true Glasgow style at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut last [...]
Let Glasgow music promoter’s Cry Parrot help clear away your post Christmas blues with their inaugural New Year Mini Festival. The three day event takes place at Walking Heads Glasgow Music Tour destination and one of the best small venues in the city for alternative and independent music, Nice N Sleazy. Music blogger Breda Doherty tells us more… […]
There are compensations for long dark nights. Take a walk down Edinburgh’s Victoria Street and you will find a sudden blaze of coloured light that stops you in your tracks. Astrid Jaekel’s Curtain-Twitchers is a dazzling moment in winter darkness and that’s just what the artist intends. […]