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The unlikely small Scottish town where big music stars shine

IT IS NOT unusual, while strolling around Strathaven’s shops, or enjoying a coffee in one of the town’s small cafes, to spot the odd familiar… ....

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New book charts impact of indie labels Postcard and Fast Product on Scottish pop

IN THE studio to record his first band’s debut single, Douglas MacIntyre recalls being handed a poster for new outfit Orange Juice, who were on… ....

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'It was an exciting time for music' - new exhibition celebrates Glasgow's record shops from 80s and 90s

FOR Ken McCluskey, of chart-topping band The Bluebells, Glasgow’s record shops were where the band got its ‘musical education’ . ....

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Orange Juice: The Glasgow School: Released – 2005. Scotland's favourite albums by Billy Sloan

THE first time I interviewed Orange Juice was terrifying. I still bear the scars.
Facing Edwyn Collins, James Kirk, David McClymont and Steven Daly must rank as one of the most intimidating encounters of my career in music journalism.
The location was a dingy flat above a kebab shop in the West End of Glasgow.
Orange Juice were promoting their 1980 debut single, Falling And Laughing, on indie label, Postcard Records.
They wanted to talk. Or did they?
Guitarist Kirk and bass player McClymont barely said a word.
Singer Collins spoke on behalf of the band, his condescending brickbats expertly teed up by drummer Daly. ....

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