Twin Atlantic announce new album ‘Transparency’ and 10th anniversary ‘Free’ tour dates

Twin Atlantic have spoken to NME about how their upcoming album ‘Transparency’ will see them take a much more “lo-fi” and “on the nose” approach.Next year is set to be a busy for the Scottish alt-rockers – with a new LP and a 10th anniversary tour for their breakthrough album ‘Free‘ on the horizon – so frontman Sam McTrusty to NME about going back to basics for the new record and how it feels to be revisiting the LP that changed everything for them.Speaking backstage at the recent TRSNMT

Scottish Government has confirmed that 18 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, It brings the death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – to 8,396.The latest figures for Scotland showed that 2,870 new cases had also been identified overnight.There are currently 1,107 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 94 being treated in intensive care.The total number of positive cases since the pandemic started

hospitals battling the virus, with 97 being treated in intensive care. Some 4,157,613 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 3,810,775 have received their second dose in Scotland.It comes as children aged 12 to 15 in Scotland will be able to get a coronavirus vaccine from today.

coronavirus deaths and 3,833 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8,378.

mowed down by a speeding driver on Glenburn Road, Paisley, in July 2019.

coronavirus deaths and 6116 new cases overnight. The death toll since last March – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – now stands at 8376.

Ed Sheeran is heading back out on the road in 2022 following the announcement of his new stadium tour.

Ed Sheeran fans can celebrate that Friday feeling as the singer today announced his huge 2022 tour. The songwriter will play 12 concerts in the first leg of 'The Mathematics Tour' - including two nights in Glasgow.

Scottish albums which have made it onto this year’s coveted long-list. The albums of the past 12 months has been whittled down from 327 by 100 impartial music industry nominators, and the list includes the likes of The Snuts, Biffy Clyro, Joesef and Mogwai.

album. The Scots singer, who came to fame with Our Version of Events in 2012, has been working away on her new music over the last two years.

Low income families across the country will benefit from a £320 uplift payment to be made before Christmas as part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to tackling child poverty. Eligible families with children in school will receive payments of £160 per child in October and December.

Scottish Government has confirmed that 30 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 4,917 new cases had also been identified overnight.

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band might burst into tears after playing their rocking set at TRNSMT. The Scots singer admitted he had a mix of emotions as he prepared to take to the stage today at Glasgow Green.

book lovers by revealing it's actually from New Zealand. For decades we have assumed the book was Scottish - a belief so widely held that it has been taught in schools and is even found in the Scottish section in bookstores and online.The book, which was published in 1983, tells the story of dog Hairy and his adventures with his animal pals.

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make a big announcement on her plan for government over the course of the next year later today. The First Minister will address MSPs in the Scottish Parliament about what her government plans to do following the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Scotland are given free access to childcare. Under the First Minister 's plans school age kids will have childcare paid for before and after and over the holidays.

Home Bargains has announced it will close for two days over the festive period this year. The retail giant made the decision as a thank you to staff for their hard work.

Scottish Government has confirmed that no people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The latest figures for Scotland showed that 6,368 new cases had also been identified overnight.