Glasgow is saved from a depressing winter as Celtic Connections lands this week with a typically epic lineup of roots music. Also look out for a brand new day festival, some Ben Whatley Q&As and a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption
We catch up with musician and composer Brìghde Chaimbeul to talk mythology, songwriting and the small pipes – listen to the interview via our new music podcast
O Street’s Keli Mitchell is opening the studio door to anyone who needs a way in, and offering time, honesty and a little hope
Ahead of the inaugural Cowgate Block Party, we look forward to beating the January blues with festival booker Craig Gornall and Bikini Body's Vicky Kavanagh
Robes off, swimsuits on. We chat to Glasgow Community Sauna and Puffin Sauna about access to wellness, building strong social bonds, and the wonders of steam
Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor star as young men whose mutual love for music turns into romance in the latest period film from South African director Oliver Hermanus
Scottish siblings The Just Joans deliver gold star indie-pop on their latest album, Romantic Visions of Scotland
Portland singer-songwriter Searows returns with immersive indie-folk and haunting, lingering lyrics
Innovative songwriting collective Hen Hoose holed up in the Outer Hebrides’ Black Bay Studios for their latest record, shedding everyday responsibilities like selkies slipping out their skins. Now they’re bringing that island magic to Celtic Connections
On his fifth solo album, Shintaro Sakamoto maintains equilibrium to the end, resisting emphasis or release
Ahead of two Independent Venue Week shows in Dumfries and Galashiels, we catch up with Scottish IVW Ambassadors Brògeal and talk about the importance of independent venues in helping shape their career
Looking into a new year, this month's writer pulls back the curtain on shallow diversity schemes in theatre – and points to new roots from which he and all can thrive
With Independent Venue Week returning on Monday, we catch up with some of the folk behind three of our favourite independent Scottish venues
Hen Hoose’s The Twelve redefines collaborative music-making with bold, genre-bending explorations and eclectic playfulness
Not a new phenomenon, but one widely felt by comedians at the moment, parasocial relationships with audiences and fans are keeping Chloe Petts and John Tothill on their toes