Hailing from Paisley but based in Glasgow, BRSR are a promising alt‑rock band who have performed across Scotland. Influence by artists including Pearl Jam, Slowdive, Scott Walker, and Billy Woods, their music sits at the crossroads of rock, shoegaze, and metal. Their forthcoming debut album, A Field of Manmade Fires, is due on 20 February 2026. With their biggest headline show taking place at Glasgow’s Stereo on 13 March 2026. They support Wynona Bleach at The Mash House in Edinburgh on 6 December 2025.
Above as Below is the fantastic new solo project from ex-Snow Patrol member Paul Wilson – a key member and multi-instrumentalist in the group for 20 years. At the beginning of the pandemic, he swapped a fast-paced LA lifestyle for the tranquility of the Scottish Highlands and began writing and recording from his home studio as Above as Below. Wilson finally left Snow Patrol in 2023 to pursue a new musical path, and he has also performed in bands like Lieutenant with Foo Fighters’ Nate Mendel, and recorded with acts including Film School, featuring Colm O’ Ciosoig from My Bloody Valentine. He has secured airplay on BBC Radio 1 and Amazing Radio and featured in Rolling Stone and Artist of the Week in The Scotsman / Scotland On Sunday.
Founded in 2008, Un-Convention is a series of music conferences, showcases and events that have brought together thousands of artists and music professionals, both nationally and internationally. Grassroots events and conferences have taken place on 5 continents with organisations and partners from 25 countries including England, Africa, India, Ireland, Brazil, Spain and more. UnConvention Manchester 2024 takes place 21–22 November 2024 at Band on the Wall, and across the city, bringing the independent music sector together to share ideas, collaborate and discuss the future of music https://www.unconventionhub.org