Limbo

Maydays They open with a thumping Rolling Stones tom drum and Beach Boys harmonies, matched with what sounded like Eagles lyrics – “lines on the mirrors, lines on their faces…” They filter California sunshine through the drizzle of Britain, epitomised by ‘Eternal Optimist’, warning that despite a cheery outlook, “You might find yourself on the […]

Edinburgh’s wildly inventive WHITE HEATH return for a headline session at Limbo, joined by Liverpudlian loons MERVIN GERSH, plus Edinburgh newcomers RUN/LUCKY/FREE and MAYDAYS. The Black Spring DJs provide support as usual.

Blank Canvas There’s nothing better than the immediacy of chest-vibrating tom drum beats. Add a beefy bass line and jaggy guitar and you’ve got a potent combination. On top of this, the singer urgently bellows. It all sounds a bit like Interpol, but you know, good. ‘Deadlock’ is a potential anthem. “We lost our heads,” […]

Last seen supporting Her Royal Highness in May, Limbo welcomes the excellent Snide Rhythms back as the headliner, previewing tracks off their debut album, with support from fellow stellar-types White Heath, who have just released their own debut album, and Edinburgh newcomers Blank Canvas, who have quickly managed to set themselves apart from the rest of Edinburgh’s […]

Wednesday 9th February featured a mid-week Limbo special with 6 Day Riot, on a short Scottish tour, plus The Pineapple Chunks and White Heath.  6 Day Riot recently released their second album, On This Island, further developing their gypsy-folk style and making some great videos for the best songs, which you can see here, here […]

Hot on the heels of a sold out show supporting Belle & Sebastian at the Barrowlands last month, it’s 6 DAY RIOT, plus The Pineapple Chunks and White Heath. 6 Day Riot have toured the UK countless times over the last few years and it’s looking very much like 2011 really will be theirs, delivering […]