tue 05/08/2025

Jonathan Geddes

Articles By Jonathan Geddes

Chvrches, Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow review - homecoming provides only intermittent thrills

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Le Tigre, Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow review - letting out their emotions while having a party

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Disney 100 - The Concert, OVO Hydro, Glasgow review - a slick tour of the Magic Kingdom

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Yard Act, Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow review - a transcendent victory lap

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The Orielles, G2, Glasgow review - shoegaze trio keeping their eyes on the future

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Mimi Webb, O2 Academy, Glasgow review - TikTok queen fails to fire with sparse set

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Ladytron, SWG3, Glasgow review - synth stars show time hasn't diminished their relevance

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Lucia and the Best Boys, SWG3, Glasgow review - a celebratory homecoming for rising star

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We Are Scientists, Oran Mor, Glasgow review - fan service with a smile proves lacking

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Dry Cleaning, Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow review - post-punk outfit say all the right words

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Franz Ferdinand, OVO Hydro, Glasgow review - a homecoming with all the hits

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Sugababes, O2 Academy, Glasgow review - pop perfection hampered by sluggish sound

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Beabadoobee, Barrowland, Glasgow review - teenage kicks provide a familiar feeling

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Machine Gun Kelly, OVO Hydro, Glasgow review - fire and fury from pop punk convert

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The Big Moon, Oran Mor, Glasgow review - partying prevails despite band's bad luck

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Coldplay, Hampden Park, Glasgow review - a pop spectacle for all ages

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