Andrew Weatherall, the DJ who co-produced Primal Scream's seminal 1991 album 'Screamadelica', is set to release his first solo album next month.

Big Star released two albums in the early '70s, neither of which set sales records. Yet in the 35 years that have ensued, artists like R.E.M., Wilco, The Replacements, Teenage Fanclub, Primal Scream, Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey, The Bangles and Steve Wynn have enthusiastically acknowledged the band's influence.

Oasis and Primal Scream graphic designer Julian House is launching a new exhibition in Scotland.

Primal Scream, Glasvegas and The Proclaimers were among the Scottish bands that took over the La Zona Rosa venue at South By Southwest yesterday (March 20) for a showcase of music from the country.

Primal Scream performed a raucous late-night set on day two of South by Southwest (March 19).