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Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Pop star Miles Kane to host sold-out gig in Glasgow
Miles Kane will be taking to the stage at Assai Records next month ahead of the release of his latest album. The acclaimed English rocker, best known for his work with The Last Shadow Puppets alongside Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, will perform at Assai Records on Thursday, September 11, at 5.30pm. READ MORE: Drinks menu at Oasis' upcoming Scottish gigs revealed READ MORE: ScotRail issues travel warning to fans heading to Oasis gigs The exclusive in-store performance is part of a special fan event, with priority entry tickets available only through album bundle purchases, starting from £15. Kane's upcoming album, Sunlight in the Shadows, is due to be released on October 17 and marks a fresh chapter in his solo career. The Glasgow appearance will not only give fans an exclusive first listen to new material, but also the chance to meet Kane in person during a signing session after the performance.
Glasgow Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Here's why huge queues have formed outside Glasgow record shop today
Dozens of people were spotted waiting outside Assai Records on Sauchiehall Street ahead of The Royston Club's instore performance and signing. READ NEXT: Mobile sauna experience coming to North Glasgow (Image: Pictures taken by Glasgow Times staff) The band played at 5pm today and will play again at 7pm. Both performances are sold out. The shows follow the release of the band's brand-new album, Songs for the Spine, which is set to come out on August 8. It comes after the band performed at TRNSMT 2025 last month. READ NEXT: James McAvoy does the most Scottish thing in London – and Martin Compston loves it (Image: Pictures taken by Glasgow Times staff) The Welsh rock band are best known for their hits like Mrs Narcissistic, 52 and Blisters.
The National
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Yungblud cancels Dundee album launch and show
The English musician, real name Dominic Harrison, was due to perform songs from his new album Idols at LiveHouse on Wednesday. The album launch was organised by Assai Records, who have run similar shows in the city and at their stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow for several years. The album's launch comes after it reached number one in the UK charts last week. READ MORE: Kneecap slate John Swinney at Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe Harrison confirmed the cancellation on Instagram and said the performance would be rescheduled for another date. He wrote: 'Dundee, I have some bad news. 'This morning I was diagnosed with tonsillitis. I'm trying to get them out, but I need to find some time as obviously I'm on the road all the time. 'The doctor has asked me to stay in bed for two days to make sure I don't do any damage to my voice. 'I'm so sorry. I never wanna let any of you down. These intimate shows mean so much to me. 'Being close to you all means so much to me. 'I'm gonna have to reschedule the show for a later date but I'll be there in Liverpool on Friday. 'Information will be provided in the coming days. I love you all.' Last weekend, Yungblud joined a star-studded lineup of musicians who performed at Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne farewell tour. Osbourne bowed out with a final concert, an all-day stadium show called Back to the Beginning, at Villa Park in Birmingham. The show was also livestreamed to more than five million fans worldwide, with Yungblud performing a number of songs, including a cover of the classic Black Sabbath track Changes.
Glasgow Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Irvine Welsh to make appearance at Glasgow record store
The Trainspotting creator will be promoting his new album and book at Assai Records in Sauchiehall Street on July 25. Fans of the writer who also penned Filth, Glue and the Acid House, among many more, will get the chance to interact with the author in a Q&A session. READ NEXT:Outcome of inspections at 8 of Glasgow's homeless hotels revealed More famous for his groundbreaking books, the Edinburgh-born author has turned his hand to music with a new album Men in Love together with the Sci-Fi Soul Orchestra. It is described as: 'A collaborative concept album, exploring the complexities of love, relationships, and the human condition. 'The album blends classic Motown and disco influences with contemporary electronic dance production, creating a unique and powerful sound that is both nostalgic and fresh.' Released at the same time will be Welsh's new novel, also titled Men in Love, which is a sequel to Trainspotting and features the same characters made famous in the 90s by the book and then film. READ NEXT: Opinions wanted on plans to redesign busy Glasgow city centre street It follows Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie, some of the most memorable characters created in Scottish literature. Assai Records, which regularly hosts in-store events with artists, promoted the event and signing on its website. It states: 'We are delighted to welcome Irvine Welsh for an instore Q&A followed by signing in support of his new album and book Men In Love (released 25th July 2025) at Assai Records Glasgow, on Friday 25th July 2025, at 5pm.'
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary 80s band plays at Glasgow city centre record store
The Bluebells played to their fans at Assai Records on Sauchiehall Street. The trio, Ken McCluskey, David McCluskey and Bobby Bluebell, played tracks from the newly updated and extended version of their 1984 album. Sisters. Legendary 80s band plays at Glasgow city centre record store (Image: Newsquest) (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT:Business student wins Miss Great Britain Glasgow title Hits like Young at Heart and I'm Falling were on the setlist, delighting the fans who gathered. The band played acoustic versions of songs from the album as well, including Red Guitars and Some Sweet Day.
