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Cupar Pipe Band member Douglas Provan. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Cupar piper Douglas Provan on Hogmanay and the best black bun

The Cupar and District Pipe Band member, 76, reveals what he loves most about Cupar and his favourite Hogmanay traditions.

By Michael Alexander

Cally Gouldthorpe, 18, from Monifieth, browses vinyl at Thirteen Records, Union Street, Dundee. Image: Michael Alexander

Why are young people driving Dundee’s vinyl records revival?

From Thirteen Records on Union Street to the TikTok generation, we explore why vinyl is striking a 'retro-cool' chord with Dundee’s youth - and driving a global resurgence in physical music.

By Michael Alexander 4

Shambolics 2024 line-up: Darren Forbes (second left) and Lewis McDonald (second right) with Scotty Thomson and Rab Wright. Image: Shambolics

Kirkcaldy Foodbank financial crisis warning as Shambolics announce Boxing Day charity gig

As Kirkcaldy Foodbank issues an urgent call for support, Kirkcaldy-formed band Shambolics are returning home for their fifth charity gig, aiming to raise over £1,000 for a cause close to their hearts

By Michael Alexander

Jan Burnett of Spare Snare with Mike Kane and Steve Grimmond of aaga. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

Why Spare Snare frontman Jan Burnett is reviving Dundee’s ‘forgotten’ post-punk icons

Spare Snare frontman Jan Burnett has unearthed the raw, anarchic sound of Dundee’s 1980s post-punk scene, giving underground legends aaga overdue recognition with a digital makeover and exclusive vinyl release.

By Michael Alexander

Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor and Derek Forbes (Simple Minds) in Paris. Image: Supplied.

Ex-Simple Minds bassist hints at lasting frictions with former bandmates as he heads to Dundee

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Derek Forbes hints at colourful history with Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill as he brings Q&A tour to Beat Generator.

By Andrew Welsh

Average White Band prepares for one last hurrah after 50 years of picking up the pieces

The Scots - from Perth, Dundee and Montrose - who took the United States by storm in the 1970s are saying 'Let's Go Round Again' one last time on December 13.

By Neil Drysdale 3