Charlie Ralph

The National, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

The performance tonight leaves smiles on the faces of the crowd.

22nd July 2014, 12:00am

Alpines - Oasis

As a unique and fascinating whole the experience will surely prove itself worthwhile.

26th May 2014, 12:00am

Album Review

Yann Tiersen - Infinity

Simply too mired in experimentation.

19th May 2014, 1:30pm

Album Review

We Were Evergreen - Towards

The Parisian trio are at their best when they keep their sound as simple as possible.

5th May 2014, 2:23pm

Album Review

Joan As Police Woman - The Classic

A welcome addition to Joan Wasser’s repertoire.

7th March 2014, 5:38pm

Live Review

Panic! At The Disco, The Picture House, Edinburgh

Ripe with energy and life.

22nd November 2013, 2:55pm

Live Review

Vampire Weekend, SSE Hydro, Glasgow

It’s a tough crowd at the new Glasgow venue for Ezra Koenig and friends to win over.

19th November 2013, 1:09pm

Live Review

Regina Spektor, Academy, Glasgow

The singer-songwriter charms and dazzles the audience in equal measure.

2nd September 2013, 12:37pm

Live Review

Two Door Cinema Club, Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

The show strikes of a band desperate to impress in the best way possible.

30th April 2013, 10:20am

Album Review

And So I Watch You From Afar - All Hail Bright Futures

Too often the songs feel like first drafts that search for a melodic through-line and never quite find it.

18th March 2013, 10:22am

Live Review

Cancer Bats, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

The energy is more than a little exhausting, kept up as it is for the length of their entire set without a single song lagging in pace.

14th March 2013, 11:17am

Album Review

Coheed And Cambria - The Afterman: Descension

A thoroughly thrilling entry in to Coheed and Cambria’s rich canon.

2nd February 2013, 2:04pm

Live Review

Band Of Horses, O2 Academy, Glasgow

The inevitable problem with a constantly changing setlist is that there are unfortunate lulls.

20th November 2012, 5:32pm

Live Review

Justice, O2 Academy, Glasgow

It won’t be long until Justice are regarded with the mystique, awe, and excitement that follows their predecessors.

21st February 2012, 12:39pm

Live Review

Panic At The Disco, Barrowlands, Glasgow

A sign of things to come for the band that never stays still.

31st January 2012, 12:06pm

Feature

Alexisonfire: Severing Post-Hardcore’s ‘Pulmonary Archery’

Alexisonfire extended the post-hardcore world.

7th August 2011, 12:34pm

Live Review

Sonisphere 2011

Metallica are the jewel in the crown for Sonisphere III.

21st July 2011, 12:25pm

Album Review

The Go! Team - Rolling Blackouts

Bar the album outstaying it’s welcome, it is definitely a tour-de-force.

16th February 2011, 3:03pm

Feature

Iron & Wine: ‘I Don’t Make The Same Record Twice’

‘Kiss Each Other Clean’, touring and Twilight.

5th January 2011, 12:11pm

Live Review

Cocknbullkid, Edinburgh Picturehouse

As a live act Cocknbullkid is someone definitely not to be missed.

18th November 2010, 10:01am

Live Review

Imogen Heap, Edinburgh Picturehouse

For the most part, Imogen’s live performance is simply stunning.

10th November 2010, 2:56pm

Live Review

Sonisphere 2010

An incredible festival, with a solid bill from top to bottom.

23rd August 2010, 6:59am

Feature

Sonisphere Guide 2010

28th July 2010, 11:59am

Interview

The Get Up Kids: “We’ve Got Our Rhythm Down”

Charlie Ralph catches up with the band at their recent Glasgow date.

6th July 2010, 3:07pm