Release Me #2

Some brand new release from our Release Me program, starting with Acolyte’s latest release, Memory & Make Believe “a love letter to what could be” (released February 19, 2023, with Vocals, Rhodes, Shruti Box & Synth by Iona Lee, Drums & Percussion by Daniel Hill, Bass, Effects & Percussion by Ruairidh Morrison, Recorded and Mixed […] Source

15 Minute Cities and the Nightmares of the Paranoid Right

Welcome to the Twilight Zone, our new series looking at the wonderful world of conspiracy, the (almost always) far-right world of populist paranoia. First up, the backlash against the 15 minute city. The 20 Minute City – the idea that you should have access to most of the things you need within a short walk […] Source

2023 women of colour writers group

We are delighted to be collaborating with Pass the Mic – Women of Colour Commentators in Scotland to create funded opportunities for work to be published in Bella later this year. The programme works with ourselves as well as giving opportunities to work with other media partners. The 2023 women of colour writers group is […] Source

200+ delegates to attend Scottish Independence Congress – Sat 18th Feb

  Saturday’s Scottish Independence Congress will be the biggest ever gathering of Yes Group organisers. More than 200 delegates from around 100 Yes Groups have registered to attend the online Congress.  The growing success of this event (registration opening only two weeks ago) serves to prove that the grassroots independence…

The end of an era

The only story in town in Scottish politics is the sudden resignation of Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister. It’s bloody typical that this happens when I am trying to enjoy a few days rest. The haters have finally got what they wanted, but even for those who dislike her there can…