With a sound that slips between jazz, club and experimental, Glasgow outfit corto.alto is hard to pin down — and all the more exciting for it. Headed by trombonist and producer Liam Shortall, the group brings raw energy and genre fluidity to the stage. Ahead of their show at XJAZZ!, Anna Grubauer spoke to him about live shows, creative freedom, and the friendships that keep it all moving.
The guitar riffs of the iconic 90s alternative rock classic had a crucial effect on the musical education of Desperate Journalist guitarist Rob Hardy. For NBHAP he explains why it's never too late to fall in love with Billy Corgan's band.
