A Geordie jazz quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle, Knats are bringing their sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves to the stage.

Glas-Goes Pop is delighted to welcome back the ever-elegant Would-Be-Goods who previously graced our stage at GGP24. Led by the unmistakable presence of Jessica Griffin, Would-Be-Goods are cherished for their literate, melodic pop. Their live shows are an intimate and witty treat, and the cosy confines of the Glad Cafe is the perfect venue. Theyll be playing in support of a new album, Tears Before Bedtime, coming out on Skepwax Records in February. Opening the night is one of Glasgow's most exciting emerging talents, Radhika. Her emotionally rich songwriting, angelic voice and joyful presence have been winning hearts across the city. We're thrilled to have her and her band of merrymakers on the bill.

Styrofoam Winos is a Nashville-based, DIY-born trio consisting of songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Joe Kenkel, Trevor Nikrant, and Lou Turner.

THE COUNTESS OF FIFE will be in concert at the Glad Cafe, Glasgow, on Saturday 23rd May. Here's some bio information. It's as if punk never died - just grew up! Rocking Magpie THE COUNTESS OF FIFE is the solo project of FAY FIFE (best known from The Rezillos). The Countess of Fife is an eclectic alt-country project based around FAY FIFE'S gritty lyrics and soulful melodies and has grown into a touring and recording outfit playing shows including The Edinburgh Fringe, Celtic Connections, Rebellion Festival and beyond.... Debut album STAR OF THE SEA was loved by critics and hit the UK album charts at # 21 and the Scottish album charts at # 7. THE COUNTESS OF FIFE'S 2nd album NEW PHONE NEW CAR NEW MAN will be released 1st of May '26 on Last Night From Glasgow. https://on.soundcloud.com/QtCGsXd1ISxpt9KaSB Fay's rich and resonant voice is backed by some of Scotland's finest musicians. The flexible line-up includes; Brian McFie, guitar (Marianne Faithfull) Al Gare, double bass (Imelda May) Willy Molleson, drums (Rezillos/Eliza Carthy) and Kirsten Adamson , acc. guitar and backing vox.

Born and raised in Nashville, Alyssa has spent the past decade fine-tuning a sound for her critically acclaimed solo career that leverages her Nashville roots while reaching far beyond. Her sound is every bit as diverse as her own story as evidenced by any number of both esteemed and rising artists who’ve sought her talents in collaboration. A lifelong road warrior who grew up on a tour bus with her country music parents Baillie & The Boys, she recorded a duet with Kenny Rogers at 10 years old and received her college diploma from Sir Paul McCartney at LIPA in Liverpool. Alyssa has performed on many international stages, from legendary venues around the globe (Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, Royal Albert Hall) to international arena & stadium shows worldwide (Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, C2C, CMA Fest, Highways, Pilgrimage, SXSW, Summerfest, Sundance Film Festival). Performing with and opening for legendary artists, Rod Stewart, Charles Kelly (Lady A), Ringo Starr, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Katy Perry, P!nk, Sheryl Crow, Alison Krauss and Toby Keith. Presented by Live Nation This is an 18+ event

Glasgows Glass Cheques return for a headline show, fresh off a Spanish tour with Edwyn Collins, marking the arrival of their forthcoming EP with 12 copies available to purchase on the night.

Following the release of her critically acclaimed third studio album After the Fog... Air, Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Becci Wallace is set to embark on a special rural Scottish tour this spring with her six-piece band. Stepping into a new chapter, Wallace will perform with adynamic four-piece band, bringing the album's expansive sound and intimate storytelling to venues across the country.

Be among the first to hear Long Earth's new, fourth album played live in its entirety! Expect symphonic keyboards, atmospheric guitar solos and beautiful vocals, supported by an energetic rhythm section. Catch the band at their home base in Glasgow before they head off to play prog and rock festivals around the UK.

Milkweed describe their sound as slacker-trad, which is both true and somehow insufficient. For three years Milkweed have refined a formula - taking existing source material (a folklore journal, a book on Welsh myths, another on bronze age human remains and most recently Thomas Kinsella’s masterfully stark translation of the Táin Bó Cúailnge), cutting up the words and feeding them through a woodchipper of lo-fi production and experimental folk music. On the face of it their musical concerns are transatlantic - they follow the rich creative line that runs between British traditional music and the songs and tunes of the eastern United States. In reality their scope is global, and rooted in deep time, with influences from prehistory bleeding into a troubled and troubling modern era. As a result their music doesn’t sit easily anywhere, but ricochets between bewitching folk music and disconcerting hauntological experimentation.

Jaguar Sun is a Canadian solo project created by multi-instrumentalist Chris Minielly.

The Bug Club's name does a good job of introducing the band and their music: a tight-knit, collaborative effort focussed on telling tales of the everyday that we often take for granted, shot through with humour and riffs-a-plenty. Comprising the creative trio of Sam Willmett (guitar/vocals), Tilly Harris (bass/vocals) & Dan Matthew (drums), The Bug Club formed in 2016 in the little-known rock n' roll hotbed that is Caldicot, Monmouthshire. The band were signed by Bingo Records in Autumn 2020, and released their first single 'We Don't Need Room For Lovin'' in Feb 2021. EPs Launching Moondream One and Pure Particles followed, along with standalone releases Intelectuals and Two Beauties. Initially championed by BBC 6 Music's Marc Riley, along with Adam Walton and Huw Stephens on Radio Cymru, The Bug Club have since earned the support of DJs, fellow artists and press worldwide. Sold-out tours across the UK and in Europe paved the way for a 2023 which will see the band play further afield to an ever-growing loyal fanbase, who can look forward to a number of new releases from the trio this year. Three groovy peas in a far out pod!

We here at Glas-Goes Pop HQ believe in inclusivity, solidarity, and the basic rights and dignity of all people. Were proud to stand firmly against hatred, division and the politics of fear, and grateful to use our little corner of the cultural world to support causes we can stand behind. That being said, were delighted to announce this special matinee benefit show for Hope Not Hate at our fave local, the Glad Cafe. HNH builds hope and counters the politics of hate through research, intelligence, campaigning and community engagement. HNH advocates for change online and on the ground to defeat the far right, which is the fastest growing terror threat to the UK. With Reform on the rise in Scotland and across the UK, HNH's current focus is building a movement of people determined to challenge this rise, expose their tactics, and push back in communities across the country. As a couple of Americans watching the daily horror show unfold back home, weve seen how quickly fear and division can be weaponised, and how easily the far right can gain ground when hatred is allowed to pass as politics. We dont want to see that happen in our adopted home. Thank you to our generous artists who are participating in this benefit. A deep bow to the one and only Gerard Love, one of our favourite songwriters and a righteous human being. Were also excited to be working with Supersun for the first time, a group of enthusiastic music makers stirring up a little scene of their own in Glasgow. Come check out their timeless melodies! Weve also got a little surprise in store. Join us for an afternoon of great music and positive energy and vibes and say No to hate!

American singer-songwriter and musician Kelley Stoltz live

FORM Presents Sword II \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event

An eclectic mix of jazz, blues, funk, latin classics and original material from Glasgow legend John McNamara and his quintet of some of the most talented local musicians. Sunday 8th November 2026, 2pm - 4pm. The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG.

Lip Critic’s 2024 Partisan debut Hex Dealer was one of the most-hyped experimental releases of that year and signaled the Brooklyn band’s arrival as a borderline-batshit creative force. Theft World is their next chapter, built again from the chaos of two drummers locked in psychic combat, a sampler that sounds like it was struck by lightning. Presented by Outbreak. This is an 18+ event

Raging Twilight return to the Glad Cafe on the 4th July 2026 for an afternoon of music provided by the band and their special guest Outi Karhu.

FORM Presents KONRADSEN \+ Special Guests Presented by FORM. This is an 18+ event.

Nashpaints is a musician from Dublin making and performing music in a broad variety of styles linked by a love of heavy atmospheres. He was a member of the band PRINC€SS. His second solo album “Everyone Good Is Called Molly “was released in February 2026 via MirrorWorld. Henry Earnest is a producer and songwriter from Dublin. Following their debut album "Dream River" as well as recent activity as a member of Princ€ss (wherethetimegoes) and production on Maria Somerville's "Luster" (4AD), "Big Blue" was released through MirrorWorld in 2024 which saw them continue to explore their love of experimental pop-music. Melissa Rankin is a composer, sound artist and improviser based in Glasgow, Scotland, working predominantly in the psychoacoustic realm of composition. She writes for acoustic and electronic forces, both together and separately, in exploration of the liminal space between the two sound aesthetics. This is often carried out in the context of slow developing harmonic material within long-form compositions and with aim to create a deep listening environment.