It's been another long wait but we're back with a new episode of The Scratch Cast. Since we last met, Grant laid some slabs and became a Swifty, while Snedds witnessed a man's descent into madness during Dune: The Musical.
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Episode 22: “Testudinate C*nt” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
We’re back with reviews of “Gramma Vedetta”, “Roseneath”, “Porridge Radio”, “Becca Starr” and loads more!
Episode 20: “Smell Ya Later” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
After what feels like ages (time for Snedds to watch all five seasons of The Wire), Episode 20 of The Scratch Cast - The Alternative Music Podcast is finally here.
January 2022: The Alternative Music Playlist
Another month, another massive playlist, this time featuring some of our favourite tracks released throughout December 2021 and January 2022.
Episode 15: "Arses For Faces" - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On Episode 15 of The Scratch Cast Podcast we review new albums from Cheekface, Arlo Parks, Black Pistol Fire, The John Michie Collective and much, much more!
The Head Scratcher's 10 Favourite EPs of 2020
We pick 10 of our favourite EPs and mini-albums released in 2020.
Episode 10: “A Lovely Bit of Wank” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
It’s our 10th episode and, to celebrate, we unveil our new feature “Submission Corner”. Send us your music for review!
We also discuss singles from Peter Bibby, Squid, UsualSuspex & The Moonlands and new albums from Mrs Piss, LYR, Phoxjaw & DITZ.
Episode 08: “Scotland’s Greatest Podcast” - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
On this episode we review The Big Moon’s sophomore album “Walking Like We Do”, the “Common Sense” EP from Scratch Cast favourites Viagra Boys, “Underneath” the fourth studio album from the genre-bending Code Orange and “Everything is A-OK” the oh so nostalgic fifth album from Australian alt. rockers Violent Soho.
Episode 06: Our Top 20 Albums of All Time (Part Two: 10-1) - The Scratch Cast: The Alternative Music Podcast
Part two of our special episode where Grant and Snedds count down their Top 20 albums of all time. In this episode, we count down numbers 10 through 1.
Album Review: PUP - Morbid Stuff (2019)
Morbid Stuff is the highly anticipated new studio album from Canadian punk rock band PUP. On their third album can they fulfil the high expectations that the hype machine demands?
Live Review: Jurassic Park (25th Anniversary) in Concert @ SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (14/09/18)
Should you go and see Jurassic Park in Concert? If you love the film, you absolutely should. If you're a fan of unique cinematic experiences, you absolutely should. If you're anyone else and have a couple of hours to spare, you absolutely should.
Live Review: Flight of the Conchords @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow (18/06/18)
I’ve always wanted to see Flight of the Conchords live and at the end of 2017 I was lucky enough to bag some tickets for their 2018 tour of the UK.
Album of the Week: Get Your Act Together Edition - Part 2
Time for Part 2, let’s get straight into it.
Album Review: The Voidz - Virtue (2018)
Virtue by the Voidz. One of the most varied and in my opinion exciting releases of the year so far.
Album Review: Between the Buried and Me - Automata I (2018)
If you’re a fan of progressive metal then this album is most definitely for you but the harder, heavier and more cacophonous moments may drive many away.
Album Review: Turnstile - Time & Space
I can do nothing other than recommend this album to anyone who likes alternative music.
Album Review: Marmozets - Knowing What You Know Now / Live Review: Marmozets at The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh (12/02/18)
If you get the chance to see Marmozets live, make sure you don’t miss out.