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Poorly managed and grossly over-funded the BBC, caught in the thrall of the 1980s, is at odds with its purpose, writes Bill Jamieson
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Young Dundee/Perth band Copper Lungs are celebrating after winning one of Tayside and Fife’s most prestigious Battle of the Bands competitions.
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FOR THE ATTENTION OF OUR SCOTTISH COUSINS! the 'progressive decay' tour 2012 finally kicks off with 2 confirmed dates - in this instance Perth, Scotland... Delete the scoop?
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THE IMAGINEERS are red-hot property at the moment – the band have just returned home after a series of triumphant appearances on US primetime programme, The Late Late Show hosted by... Delete the scoop?
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Five months ago our band members had never played their instruments, yet they're about to face the crowd at Scotland's largest music event. It's not been an easy ride. Delete the scoop?
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Furnace Mountain, who tour Scotland next week, have built a loyal following with their Americana and warm, open personalities. Delete the scoop?
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Seven years ago Garbage, one of the world's most successful rock bands, tore itself apart, so why would Shirley Manson want to do it all again? Delete the scoop?
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A BAND formed at Motherwell College will be representing Scotland in the international finals of the Surface Festival – one of the largest talent-spotting events in Europe. Delete the scoop?
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Django Django’s self-titled album starts off like something out of a 1980s ... Delete the scoop?
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Belfast twin bass doom sludge merchants War Iron are to play two dates in Scotland at the beginning of next month. Delete the scoop?
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Cheeky For A Living is the title of the third album from Scottish indie rockers The View. Delete the scoop?
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THE Fratellis are back together for a charity gig this month – because singer Jon realised how much he missed his old bandmates. Delete the scoop?
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Scottish star Paolo Nutini is featuring alongside Duran Duran, Snow Patrol and Stereophonics at a huge show in London's Hyde Park this summer to... Delete the scoop?
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