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Alasdair Flett
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Hi, I'm Alasdair. Originally from Orkney, I now reside in the Scottish capital. As Music Editor, I'm always on the lookout for new sounds. Enquiries here: music.editor@thenationalstudent.com
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We investigated the Scottish capital’s local scene and picked out a few of our favourite acts.

5 Edinburgh student bands you should know

We investigated the Scottish capital’s local scene and picked out a few of our favourite acts.

Iceage paint tortured postpunk anew in their latest single.

Hear This: Iceage - Broken Hours

Iceage paint tortured postpunk anew in their latest single.

An inspirational call-to-action from our extra-terrestrial comrades.

Live review: Henge @ Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 25/11/18

An inspirational call-to-action from our extra-terrestrial comrades.

As part of Book Week Scotland's theme 'rebel' we examine men and women of independent mind.

Book Week Scotland: Alasdair Gray, Scottish rebel

As part of Book Week Scotland's theme 'rebel' we examine men and women of independent mind.

Koto Kill’s confused mini album rests too comfortably on its influences.

Album review: Koto Kill - Fight Us All

Koto Kill’s confused mini album rests too comfortably on its influences.

The Bristol band chat cellos and choice samples while looking ahead to the release of their debut album.

Interview: Elder Island

The Bristol band chat cellos and choice samples while looking ahead to the release of their debut album.

HMLTD releases anxious vivisection of a post-truth America.

Hear This: HMLTD - Death Drive

HMLTD releases anxious vivisection of a post-truth America.

Estrons’ explosive debut barely lets up.
Your weekly guide to the best new releases, from scuzzy grunge and synth-pop to a palette of psychedelic soul.

Fresher Sounds - The best new music - 24/09/18

Your weekly guide to the best new releases, from scuzzy grunge and synth-pop to a palette of psychedelic soul.

Former War on Drugs guitarist rewinds the tape on his vast new track.

Hear This: Kurt Vile - Bassackwards

Former War on Drugs guitarist rewinds the tape on his vast new track.

It's time to croon in your thickest Scottish accent once again.

Hear This: The Twilight Sad - Videograms

It's time to croon in your thickest Scottish accent once again.

IDLES snap at the heels of modern Britain but seek to trawl up that elusive vestige of positivity submerged in the slough of despond.

Album review: IDLES - Joy as an Act of Resistance

IDLES snap at the heels of modern Britain but seek to trawl up that elusive vestige of positivity submerged in the slough of despond.

Your weekly guide to the best in new music.

Fresher Sounds - The best new music - 25/06/18

Your weekly guide to the best in new music.

Top picks from this week's releases.

Fresher Sounds - the best new music - 14/05/18

Top picks from this week's releases.

Your guide to this week's cream of the crop.

Fresher Sounds - The best new music - 26/03/18

Your guide to this week's cream of the crop.

Frontwoman Stina Tweeddale discloses her fondness for felines and reflects on the band's last tour.

Interview: Honeyblood

Frontwoman Stina Tweeddale discloses her fondness for felines and reflects on the band's last tour.

Handpicked new singles for your listening pleasure.

Fresher Sounds - The best new music - 19/02/18

Handpicked new singles for your listening pleasure.

MGMT open a new chapter of their career with their best album to date

Album review: MGMT - Little Dark Age

MGMT open a new chapter of their career with their best album to date

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