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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Legendary rock band announced gig at iconic Glasgow venue
Twin Atlantic will perform at the Barrowland Ballroom in the East End on December 4, 2025. The group, which formed in Glasgow in 2007, will host the concert as part of their Great Divide 10th Anniversary Shows run. The alternative rock band, which currently consists of Sam McTrusty, Ross McNae, and Joe Lazarus, is known for its tunes, including Heart and Soul, Crash Land, Meltdown, and No Sleep. READ MORE: Rock band added extra Glasgow gig date due to 'demand' READ MORE: Scottish 'rock gods' announced huge Glasgow Hydro gig Announcing the show, Gigs in Scotland said: "Just announced - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, December 4, 2025."
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
I saw Twin Atlantic at TRNSMT 2025 in Glasgow
Before moving onto their song, No Sleep, lead singer Sam McTrusty exclaimed: "Good afternoon, TRNSMT Festival. We are Twin Atlantic from Glasgow, how are you doing? "Let me so those hands up." (Image: Images by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Before long, as the band went into the chorus for No Sleep, Sam commanded the audience to give their all as he said, "Glasgow Green, give me what you've got." As the group moved from hit to hit, Sam put his best vocals on display as the rest of the talented band sounded immaculate behind him. Who doesn't love a band that sounds as good on stage as they do on record? (Image: Images by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) As good as Sam's vocals are, so are his guitar skills. It's clear that he's not shy in showing off what he's got - and we are here for it. After playing their "heavy sad" tune, Brothers and Sisters, Sam had his own heartwarming moment on the stage as he spotted his mum and sister in the festival crowd. He then went on to give a little nod to tonight's headliner, as he said: "I don't get to say this often, but who is looking forward to 50 Cent tonight?" which earned a huge applause from the crowd. (Image: Images by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) After telling festival goers to look after each other this weekend and to stay safe, the band finished off their set with their huge hit, Heart and Soul. Sam strutted about the stage with his guitar before launching into the tune - which truly delighted the crowd. Twin Atlantic were truly everything you want at a festival - good fun and great music. From beginning to end, it is clear that Twin Atlantic are a band who love what they do and as always, Glasgow loves to watch them.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Heart And Soul: Proud aunt goes for director's blockbuster premiere debut
(From left) K Chandrasekaran (Abhilash's father), Datuk Gopikrishnan, Datin Latha Gopikrishnan, Arjun Chandra, Hiasuria Arjun, Shamini Hari Dass, Nirmala Chandrasekaran (Abhilash's mum), the writer, Abhilash Chandra, actor Irfan Zaini and actor Andy Teh. — NANA AZMI Do you have any real-life, heart-warming stories to share with readers? We'd love to hear from you. Please keep your story within 900 words. Photos are optional and should be in JPEG format (file size about 1MB, with caption and photo credit). There is no payment for stories, and we reserve the right to edit all submissions. Email your story to: heartandsoul@ with the subject "Heart and Soul". It's not often that one has the privilege of being invited to a film premiere! What more when the film has a family member as the film director. Exciting right? Well, that is exactly how I felt when I was invited for the premiere night of Blood Brothers: Bara Naga on April 7, 2025 by its co-director and script writer, none other than my nephew Abhilash Chandra. Now, a little about my nephew: From his teen years Abhilash was very passionate about chasing his dream: filmmaking. My one and only brother K Chandrasekaran, being deeply practical and wary of the uncertainties of the film industry, nudged his son towards a more 'secure' profession: law. He believed in stability; in success by society's standards. So, reluctantly, Abhilash shelved his dream and walked the long road to earning a law degree. After successfully completing his degree, Abhilash set forth to achieve his dream as some passions don't fade – they simmer. He went on to fulfil his one and only ambition by enrolling for Masters at the reputable Tisch School of the Arts, a branch of New York University that used to be in Singapore. And after a long and arduous journey in the film world he now stands tall behind the camera – exactly where he belongs! Going back to the premiere, Abhilash instructed all of us relatives to wear black which was the colour theme depicted in the very elegant-looking poster of his film. So off we went, nine family members, to IOI City Mall in Putrajaya where the premiere was held, with the men in black sober suits while the ladies not entirely in black, still nodded to the theme. I opted to go traditional, draped in a black sari. When we reached the mall, the atmosphere was festive, amplified by the Aidilfitri celebrations, and the presence of high-profile guests like the Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and film legends such as Datuk Yusof Haslam (who also happened to be the producer) added a touch of prestige. The event also featured a live performance of the film's theme song Bara Jiwa, which further energised the crowd. The crowd was vibrant and enthusiastic, with fans, media and industry insiders packing the venue to catch a glimpse of the star-studded cast that included the likes of Sharnaaz Ahmad and Syafiq Kyle. The mall shimmered with soft lights and promotional banners, but my nerves hummed louder than the music echoing through the atrium. Tonight was the premiere of a Malay film and I was walking into it not just as an audience member, but as the aunt of the co- director. My nephew had a real feature premiering on the big screen! And yet, I felt a pinch of displacement. It wasn't my crowd. I knew my wavelength was a few decades off the young fans who were there. But, still, there was something beautiful in it. I was a quiet observer in a generation's moment, absorbing their excitement like warmth from a fire I no longer danced around, but appreciated from the edge. But then I saw him – my nephew – standing beside the film's poster, laughing modestly while cameras clicked around him. He wasn't the little kid who once spent hours watching films on the laptop. He was a filmmaker, surrounded by people who saw him that way. Pride swelled in my chest, flushing out the awkwardness. I realised I didn't need to belong to this world; I already had a place in his. Just being there, witnessing that moment, was enough. On reflection, days later, I realised that it wasn't just a movie screening – it felt like a cultural moment, with fans eager to witness what many are calling a new benchmark for Malaysian action cinema; a celebration of Malaysian identity. The cast reflected the country's diversity, and fans praised it for uniting audiences across races and backgrounds. The film didn't just tell a good story – it looked and sounded great. From high-octane fight scenes to the hauntingly powerful theme song Bara Jiwa, it delivered cinematic flair that rivalled international thrillers. And the result was a blockbuster. Yes, Abhilash's directoral debut Blood Brothers that he co-directed with Syafiq Yusof actually made it to becoming one of the highest-grossing Malaysian films ever. The numbers speak volumes: over RM76mil in earnings. Authentic, raw and brimming with heart, the film caught the attention of local film goers. Abhilash's story is not just about immersing himself in every heartbeat of filmmaking. It's about honouring one's true calling. He proved that sometimes, the detour doesn't derail the dream – it deepens it.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Chart-topping 80s icon left stunned after Scots fan's foul-mouthed outburst
'This bloke steps out and says 'T'Pau? - You're s***e!' T'PAU singer Carol Decker has recalled the moment she was brought back down to earth when a Scots fan queued up for hours - just to tell her she was: 'S***e.' The pop icon exploded into the charts in 1987 when her debut single Heart and Soul reached the Top 5 in both the US and the UK, followed by the No1 hit China in Your Hand. 5 Carol Decker in her 80s heyday was brought back to earth by a foul-mouthed Scot. 5 Carol is still touring with her chart topping 80s band. 5 The 80s singer was also a mystery guest on ITV's The Masked Singer earlier this year. 5 Carol Decker recently toured Germany with Amy Macdonald. But during the height of her fame a forthright music lover decided to give her a face to face critique with his brutal jibe. Carol, now 67, says: 'I remember one of our first gigs in Scotland was at Glasgow Barrowland when Heart and Soul had just broken. 'There was a huge queue around the building, which was really lovely to see for our first visit, and back in the day, I had to have security with me. 'Anyway this bloke, who's at the front of the queue and must've been there for hours, steps out and says 'T'Pau? And I said 'Yes,' and got my pen ready to sign an autograph, and he goes, 'You're s***e!' 'He had actually waited in the queue just to tell me that.' She adds: 'I was speechless but my security guy, who had this lovely, very elegant Scottish accent, replied on my behalf saying, 'You're entitled to your opinion, sir - but I don't recall anybody asking to hear it'.' Born in Liverpool, Carol formed T'Pau in 1986 with her then boyfriend Ronnie Rogers, together penning all of the group's hit songs. Just a year later they had their big showbiz break with Heart and Soul when Pepe Jeans used the track to front their cinema ad campaign across America. It launched them to instant stardom on both sides of the Atlantic and all across Europe and Australia, with their debut album Bride of Spies also reaching No1 in the UK and the Top 40 in the US. But although their flame burned brightly their career was short-lived when they were dropped by their record label soon after their sixth and final hit single Only the Lonely in 1989. Huge 80s band announces shock comeback after hit song However, the couple invested wisely in property, sinking their royalty cheques into a three storey town house near London's Hampstead Heath for £200,000 - which later sold for over a million - plus a 10 acre farm in Wales. By 1992 Carol and Ronnie decided to go their own way - splitting their property assets equally - with the singer going on to marry Richard Coats, her now manager, in the mid-90s. The couple have two children Scarlet, 26 and Dylan, 22. Carol has since appeared in the stage production Now, That's What I Call A Musical and has also made regular TV appearances including as Tattoo in ITV's The Masked Singer earlier this year. But amazingly not one of the TV show's celebrity panel, including Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan or Maya Jama, was able to identify Carol's powerful vocals. The redhead, who plays Party at the Palace in Linlithgow in August, says: 'It was weird they didn't twig. But I was gutted to go off because I was enjoying myself so much.' And the singer gave an incredible insight into the lengths TV chiefs go to keep the identity of their mystery performers a secret. She explains: 'You can't tell anyone as you are given a massive NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) to sign. 'I only told my husband and my daughter, because they have to help me with my life and I think they would have got suspicious by the blacked out car that was sent for me. 'You are then given your own team at The MaskedSinger who give you the outfit, and you can only talk those people - and they don't talk to the other teams so they are the only ones on the show who know who you are. 'They also send you black leggings, gloves, a hoodie with 'Do Not Speak To Me' written on it along with a balaclava - the secrecy's off the scale. 'But I loved it. I loved my costume and I loved the whole process, although it was very, very hot inside the mask.' She adds: 'The whole bit that was scary was I had to be on a 15 foot high plinth, singing Human by The Killers. When the hot lights came on, I suddenly felt incredibly giddy and was swaying from side to side. 'I was really worried I was going to fall off as my whole perspective changed. But I managed to keep my feet and really did enjoy the whole experience.' Carol has become a regular feature on the retro music festival circuit, but she also recently toured Germany with Amy Macdonald. She says: 'I really admire Amy's songwriting and her new single, Is This What You've Been Waiting For? I think it's fantastic. I just love her voice, it's just so unusual. 'I also toured with SophieEllis-Bextor recently and it's nice to be on the road with some relevant people. It makes you up your game.' SISTER ACT WAS TRUE TO LIFE CAROL reveals she gave permission for Heart and Soul to be used in an hilarious Hollywood movie - because she sees the scene played out for real every time she performs. The singer gave the nod for the track to be included in the 2015 film Sisters starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as Kate and Maura Ellis. At one stage the siblings attempt to sing the chorus for Heart and Soul, only to mumble the lines they don't know. But Carol says: 'The other night I was doing a gig and swung the mic around for the audience to sing the chorus. 'Just like in the movie they get the easy bits right like 'Give a little bit of heart and soul, give a little bit of love to grow'. 'But then they mumbled, 'Don't you make me beg for more, give a sign, I need to know.' 'So when they asked me for permission to use the song in Sisters, they send you a synopsis of the scene. 'When I read it, it made me laugh because this happens to me all the time.' The track was also used in the Michelle Williams Disney series Dying for Sex earlier this year and a Black Mirror episode in 2016. While China in Your Hands popped up in an ep of Gillian Anderson's Sex Education in 2023. Carol says: 'I take great pride in the fact that our songs continue to be used in all these America productions. 'But it was a real feather in my cap, especially with my kids, when Charlie Brooker put Heart and Soul in Black Mirror.' Carol will return north of the border in August when she performs at the two-day Party at the Palace event, sharing the bill on the Saturday with Squeeze, former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan, Gun and Sleeper. While Boney M, Boyzlife and The Hoosiers take to the stage on Sunday. She says: 'I've been looking at everybody's YouTube stuff and boning up on who's on the bill. 'I haven't thought about these bands in years so it will be great to see them live.' But while Carol revels in the fact that she's still in demand, she can afford herself a chuckle at that incident in Glasgow's East End all those years ago. She says: 'The funniest thing about the guy at the Barrowland was by that point I'd gotten used to people adoring me. 'So it actually made me laugh when someone had queued for so long just to tell me our band were s***e - you certainly can never get too big for your boots in Scotland.' *Party at the Palace is on at Linlithgow's Bonnytoun Farm on August 3&4. For tickets visit:
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Vegetable hack stops bread from going mouldy using one simple ingredient
A home and wellness hack lover has shared a cheap, simple and effective way to keep bread from drying out too quickly and turning mouldy using a simple, cheap, and effective way to keep bread fresh It's a real pain when you're all set to enjoy a slice of toast or whip up a sandwich, only to find your bread has succumbed to mould. Those blue and green spots are enough to make anyone grimace, and in these tough times with the cost of living soaring, chucking out a loaf and grabbing a new one is an expense we could do without. Despite our best efforts with bread bins and cling film, they don't always keep our bread fresh for long. But fear not, because a guru of home and wellness hacks has discovered a nifty trick to extend your bread's life and cut down on waste. Katya Mackle, better known by her TikTok handle @ where she chats about family, cooking, home decor and clever tips, has revealed a straightforward, budget-friendly method to prevent your bread from drying out and getting mouldy. Her secret? Simply pop a stick of celery into the same bag as your bread. Mum-of-the-year Katya shared: "In order to make the bread last longer, I use celery. Bread does not dry and does not mould for two to three weeks." In her viral video, she shows how she slips a couple of celery sticks into the bag with her loaf of M&S soft white farmhouse bread. Katya assures her followers that the celery won't mess with the bread's flavour or scent. And the cherry on top? This hack doesn't need any fancy gadgets or pricey products. You can snag a bunch of celery for just 69p at Tesco, or even cheaper at 60p with a Clubcard. Responding to a clever food-saving tip, one person revealed: "I started doing this too and it's made such a difference." Another commented: "I store my bread in the fridge. Stays good for weeks. But I like the celery hack! Might try it." One more chimed in with enthusiasm, "So glad I saw this," while another admitted they'll be giving the bread trick a whirl, tired of "forever throwing out bread". Not to be outdone, a fourth person shared their own savvy advice: "For bread, just put it in the freezer and it will last for longer than a month and just take it out a day before you want to use it and store it in the fridge." Food gurus have given the thumbs up to the freezing approach for keeping that just-baked bread flavour alive. Chatting with Martha Stewart, culinary maven Lisa Brooks, who runs Heart and Soul, a personal chef service, confirmed that whether it's straight from the store or your own oven, bread "should freeze well". Just make sure it's snuggly wrapped in two layers of cling film and popped into a zip-lock bag before stashing it away in the freezer, according to an expert.
