Sometimes rejection is the inspiration to create something magical… @ianprowse.bsky.social and the artist he banned…who is now supporting him later this year! Full Ian Prowse interview available on the SNACK Chats To podcast.

open.spotify.com/episode/4YP4... Ian Prowse released his album yesterday. We discussed Bobby Sands, sectarianism, the Poll Tax, getting arrested in Glasgow (him, not me), light pollution and banning an artist he now really likes. We might also have discussed music, I’m not sure.

Chat with Jah Wobble and Tian Qyi about The Beatles, starting fights in libraries, stonewall penalties, Chinese and Irish music…and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/6wkt...

Miwa Nagato-Apthorp. Great talent, great person. An artist well worthy of your time: andyreilly.substack.com/p/miwa-nagat...

Delighted to share the first episode of my new podcast - Letting The Days Go By. I chat with Lydia Laws PR about her role, getting jnto the industry and her times in Ibiza. Its fun, hut hopefully helpful for those looking to learn more about the role. open.spotify.com/episode/4LmL...

So, there’s a new @carlajeaston.bsky.social album out tomorrow, she has an in-store at Some Great Reward at 5pm on the Friday and while there’s a few new interviews with her kicking about, there’s plenty to like here: open.spotify.com/episode/1IXX...

The F-word. open.substack.com/pub/andyreil... People losing their mind, people out of their head. Typical Bank Holiday behaviour in Glasgow!

andyreilly.substack.com/p/saint-sapp... Saint Sappho In-store, debut album, interview and more

Conjured Up False Storms - Curated Female Folk Playlist 2026. Inspired by the themes of ‘Matches’ and ‘Madeleine.’ @katherinepriddy.bsky.social @zoebestel.bsky.social @raveloe.bsky.social @tessarosejackson.bsky.social And more open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Both fantastic in their own right, it was so good to see Amelia Coburn and Katherine Priddy together for ‘Madeleine’ last night. The keys and violin also added some nice touches to the sound - a great show for an excellent album.

“The worst Furries song ever” - You’ll never believe won’t believe the song the NME said this about. A love letter to one of the finest bands of all time (with playlist included) - open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Hank Tree. Not a tree, no one in the band called Hank. But they’re good. Listen to their music and hear them on the SNACK Chats To podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/5NHK...

March music round-up.

I’m still processing the UMO gig from last week and you know something, that might always be the case: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...?

Chatting with JP Hughes of @heliconglasgow.bsky.social and AL Lover - feeds.acast.com/public/shows...

I'm no stranger to landing on the floor when I make it inside my flat, but this week something far more attractive made that descent — a new Spiritualized t-shirt. Ladytron, krautrock, and more in this week's Resonant Signals. - open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

I see you’ve written another love letter to Glasgow and the thoughts that keep you awake at night, as opposed to covering the band that played live. Oh wait, no, that’s me who did that. open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...?

In an attempt to avoid boring myself or others, trying to compress various musical thoughts into a weekly update: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

An interview that will give you whiplash, such is the pace it runs through emotions. Great chat with Hero Baldwin from Tinlicker setting the scene for Wednesday’s gig in SWG3: open.spotify.com/episode/67bk...

The great @katherinepriddy.bsky.social launching These Frightening Machines in style…and some Gorillaz photos, because that’s what I’m intae…

Be sure to take good care of your feet, Pete.

Ahead of the Tae Sup Wi’ A Fifer tour, and her third album ‘These Frightening Machines, @snackmag.bsky.social Chats to @katherinepriddy.bsky.social - Available where you find your podcasts. (Spotify link here open.spotify.com/episode/7ytl...)

It just feels as though Sleaford Mods have lost momentum, the giddy rush of political fire gone, special guests wheeled out like an ageing sitcom - open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Oh Yeah is standing in your bedroom, heart pounding, replaying voice notes that don't say what you hope they will and still pressing play again. The sound of leaning forward, hoping to be caught. Big guitars, stscked harmonies, fast feelings. No pause button. Yours 11 Feb. 🖤

Let’s hope this is a year people let themselves love things again. @katherinepriddy.bsky.social Glasgow Celtic Connections gig review: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Celtic drew then Celtic Connections with @katherinepriddy.bsky.social - New material sounding great, live debut of ‘Hurricane’, bring it all on.

First interview of 2026 is in the wild. Pleased to chat with the fantastic @zoebestel.bsky.social - She’s playing in Glasgow next week, podcast available wherever you find your podcasts - SNACK Chats To: feeds.acast.com/public/shows...

🎫 www.heliconglasgow.com/live 7 Feb - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh 26 Feb - Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield 27 Feb - The Deaf Institute, Manchester 21 Mar - The Georgian Theatre, Stockton on Tees 25 Apr - Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek 26 Apr - Ramsgate Music Hall,l 27 Apr - Hot Box, Chelmsford

Last cigarettes are all you can get Turning your orbit around

A touching tribute to Alex Higgins from @katherinepriddy.bsky.social - A bit of swing, a bit of sass, a bit of alright: open.spotify.com/track/6dFg1D...

The Raveonettes whipping up a storm in Glasgow: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

As always, @billryderjones.bsky.social an absolute treat in Glasgow: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Wolf Alice are in a class of their own when it comes to British guitar bands these days - Live review from the Hydro: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Not for viewers in Scotland.

Marseille in the Hug & Pint. Music on the way up: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

My Bloody Valentine. Hydro. Live review. Life journal. Time travel. andyreilly.substack.com/p/my-bloody-...

You made me realise #mbv

If you haven’t heard SHEARS yet, you’re missing out. Easily one of the strongest Scottish talents right now - her live show is excellent: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

The new @katherinepriddy.bsky.social single is quite the punch to the stomach before 9 in the morning. Powerful ruminations.

What a guy: youtu.be/ApotboSS0lc?...

Baxter Dury - more danceable than ever: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

New interview with @heliconglasgow.bsky.social available at this link and where you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/2VNB...

My review of the Gwenno gig during the week- 18 years on from first seeing her play live…It’s still as much fun: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

David Holmes and those Glasgow Sunday nights: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Sometimes the algorithm knows what you’re looking for - Lizzie Esau live review: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

The trajectory of @gurriers.bsky.social is clear for all to see - open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...

Why wait for the April tour to see @katherinepriddy.bsky.social when you can see her in Glasgow in January for 21 bangers all in? (Also, go see her in April as well if you can)

The night before I released 'Matches' and announced the new album, I sat down and wrote a few thoughts about the process - how wonderful and terrifying and addictive it all is, and the importance in looking backwards as well as forwards as you enter a new chapter. www.katherinepriddy.co.uk/the-view/

No doubt @heliconglasgow.bsky.social are the band you need when you want Saturday night to turn weird…in the best way: open.substack.com/pub/andyreil...