EAR FILLERS #2 JUNE 2022
EAR FILLERS #2 JUNE 2022. This month’s playlist of tunes that have been filling our ears at HPHQ.
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Alice Cooper, The Cult and Creeper Live at OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Alice Cooper, The Cult and Creeper live at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow. Billion Dollar Babies Michael Fairbairn and John Scott head out to see Creeper, The Cult and Alice Cooper. Alice has his guillotine in tow but can he still cut the mustard? Words: Michael Fairbairn. Photos: John Scott
The Unthanks – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
THE UNTHANKS LIVE AT THE QUEEN’S HALL, EDINBURGH John Scott checks out The Unthanks at The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh.
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets live at The Usher Hall Edinburgh
EAR FILLERS #1
EAR FILLERS #1 MAY 2022 The tracks that were on heavy rotation at HiFi Pig HQ during the last month, lovingly crafted into a neat and tidy Qobuz playlist for you to enjoy any time of day. Or night. We’ve put together a bit of info’ on each of the tunes and the bands involved […]
Mendelssohn Octet, Op.20 – Chasing the Dragon
REEL-TO-REEL REVIEW Janine Elliot takes a listen to Mendelssohn Octet, Op.20 on the Chasing the Dragon label and reel-to-reel tape.
Ghost Plus Support at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow
GHOST PLUS SUPPORT LIVE Michael Fairbairn and John Scott step out to witness the worship of satanic-metal japesters, Ghost. Will they be grabbed by the Ghoulies? Read on to find out. Words: Michael Fairbairn. Photos: John Scott
Suede – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
John Scott pops along to see Suede, the band The Melody Maker called the “Best new band of 1992”, at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
Steve Hackett Live in Edinburgh
John Scott gives his thoughts on the recent Steve Hackett gig in Edinburgh.
Erasure – The Usher Hall, Edinburgh
John Scott ventures out to see synth-pop darlings Erasure at The Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
Steve Hackett Interview
You would think that on the day he releases a new album and kicks off an extensive tour, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett might have better things to do than to chat with John Scott for Hifi Pig. Thankfully though, it appears not.
Steve Hackett Seconds Out +More Tour
STEVE HACKETT SECONDS OUT +MORE TOUR OF THE UK FEATURES THE WORKS OF GENESIS Steve Hackett Seconds Out +More Tour begins on 10th September 2021 at the Leicester De Montfort Hall. Steve recently announced the release of his new studio rock album Surrender of Silence on 10th September.
Record Store Day 2021 – 4 Weeks To Go!
RECORD STORE DAY 2021 4 WEEKS TO GO! It is just four weeks tomorrow until the first Drop of Record Store Day 2021.
Musical Journeys With Chord’s Colin Pratt
Colin Pratt is the sales director and all-round good egg at Chord Electronics. We chat with him about the music that moves him and how he developed his taste in tunes.
Feature – Samuel Broadbent Photography
Samuel Broadbent is one of several photographers chronicling the punk scene in the North East of England, and in particular the gigs of Serial Bowl Records. We thought readers would enjoy some of his excellent photographs.