Theme: Rock & pop

The epitome of the Britpop/rock mod revivalist movement.

Accurate Smiths soundalike outfit.

The Scottish rock duo (Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton) tour their first new album in 16 years.

Avant-noise supergroup on The Leaf Label.

Indie band from Leeds.

This diverse arts festival features comedy, theatre and visual art in some of Glasgow's most fashionable buildings, with street performers adding to the festival atmosphere.

Sam Amidon is a New York troubadour, known for reworking traditional folk for the 21st century.

The duo, also known as Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst from South Carolina, performs minimalist country-rock with bluegrass, punk and gospel influences.

Supergrass reunite to mark their 25th anniversary with a tour and a greatest hits compilation.

Glaswegian post-rock instrumental heroes.