Music Monday - Asap Rocky

This Saturday ASAP Rocky will be bringing his live show to Glasgow for the first time, when he plays The Arches. The Harlem born and raised rapper/video director has been surfing a huge wave of success since the release of the mixtape LiveLoveAsap in 2011 and has really brought something new to the hip hop table.

ASAP Rocky and his crew ASAP Mob are unlike any rappers you have seen before, he has a flow and speed that sounds straight out of L.A while the beats they make and use are from producers you would not normally associate with this genre, resulting in a sound that is unique and fresh in a scene that has been needing a change.

Add to this you have the whole crew's passion for male fashion and grooming, they all like to dress in the latest catwalk collections such as Rick Owens and Comme des garcons. He wants to be more than just another rapper, he wants to be a fashion icon, mixing streetwear with fashion to create a look on a rapper we have never seen before. His new album is expected to drop in September check out the 2011 mixtape here.

This show is a must see, The Arches is an ideal location to get a more intimate gig because the way the Young MC is going the next time he's in Glasgow he will be playing a sell out arena show. Get your tickets here.

West End Festival 2012

One of Glasgow's biggest festivals returns again this year, from Friday the 1st June to Sunday 24th June the party begins for the West End Festival 2012. A festival that started out small in 1996 has now grown to major festival, much of it self produced by the talented and creative individuals that live in Glasgow.

The event which started off as a one week affair which featured a small theatre event and paintings on railings amongst other things has steadily grown into quite the festival. Now running over three weeks and with a huge variety of events on offer, last year boasted over 650 including a series of 23 music chamber concerts. What's more many of them are free.

This years event looks to be bigger than ever featuring a whole array of different events to choose from. Including music from the likes of James Grant, Glasgow's electronic street party The Electric Frog, Comedy from the Stand, Theatre showcases plus much much more. There really is something for everyone. Download the full brochure from the festival website here.