The best albums of 2021 include Marina Diamandis, The Marias, The Fratellis, Maximo Park, Morgan Wallen, Wardruna, Prince, At the Gates, Hayley Williams, Andrew W.K., Miranda Lambert, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Liz Phair. RIFF’s writers reviewed hundreds of albums in 2021, and although the year isn’t over,…

The Fratellis, after 15 years filled with breakups and makeups, have arrived at their sixth album, Half Drunk Under a Full Moon. Their first album, Costello Music, took the world by storm as “Chelsea Dagger” became a sports anthem. Their next three had mixed results, but the new album is…

The Fratellis, courtesy. The Fratellis, and frontman John Lawler in particular, have had a career of ups and downs. Their rush to stardom almost 15 years ago, followed by their breakup and consequent reunion is the quintessential rock band tale, and one that seems to be heading toward a…

Photos: Gary Chancer SAN FRANCISCO — Glasgow indie rock trio The Fratellis performed a lively run through of their five-album catalog at The Fillmore Monday, mixing older, well-known hits with the glossier songs on their fifth record, In Your Own Sweet Time, which they released two months prior. Walking onto the…

Courtesy: Nicky Sims Five albums in with his band, The Fratellis, singer-guitarist John Lawler has still avoided writing any songs about himself or the people in his life. The Fratellis Blood Red Shoes 8 p.m., Monday, April 30 The Fillmore Tickets: $25. “Even when I sing songs that seem…

With a name inspired by the villainous family in The Goonies, The Fratellis have a groove just as far-out as the 1980s cult classic. The Glasgow indie rock trio remains riffy garage rock at heart, but bears a folksy soft spot that gives its material a rustic tinge. Longstanding radio…

The Fratellis, courtesy. The Fratellis perform at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco on Nov. 7, 2013. Watch videos of “Flathead” and “Seven Nights Seven Days.” Read an interview with Jon Fratelli. The Fratellis perform at Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco for Popscene on Nov. 7, 2013. The Ceremonies perform…

The Fratellis, courtesy. It wasn’t a break, it was a break-up. Glasgow trio The Fratellis grew sick of each other. After spending four years together, vocalist-guitarist Jon Lawler, bassist Barry Wallace and drummer Gordon “Mince” McRory couldn’t handle being in the same room. The Fratellis 9:30 p.m., Thursday Popscene…

The Fratellis, courtesy. I interviewed Jon Lawler of the Fratellis a few weeks ago; my first Fratellis interview since I spoke to bassist Barry Wallace in 2007, at the height of the Scottish band’s success. They were about to open for The Police, after all. Shortly after that, the…