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Here’s My Heart Come Take It by Rachel Newton

The title track from Here’s My Heart Come Take It released 15 April 2016 on Shadowside Records. Words from the Max Hunter Folk Song Collection. Music by Rachel Newton. Produced by Rachel Newton and Mattie Foulds. Recorded at Caribou Recording Dec 2015. Rachel Newton – Vocals, Harps, Keyboards Mattie Foulds – Drums Lauren MacColl – […]

Bill and Jill’s by Tannara

The title track from our debut album ‘Trig”, which will be available to pre-order online and at our gigs from the 1st July onwards. The album was produced by Rachel Newton and features: Owen Sinclair (Acoustic Guitar/Electric Guitar/Vocals), Becca Skeoch (Harp), Cameron Ross (Fiddle) and Joseph Peach (Accordion/Piano/Fender Rhodes) Bill and Jill’s (Owen Sinclair) The […]

Mazurkas by Alistair McCulloch Trio

Two Mazurka style tunes – Leaving Brittany composed by Johnny Cunningham and the Humours of Flinn written by Tim O’Leary The ‘Alistair McCulloch Trio’ annual summer Scottish tour has become a firm fixture on the folk music calendar. Featuring champion fiddler McCulloch, alongside past Scottish folk musician of the year, Aaron Jones of Old Blind […]

The Angel’s Share by Calum Stewart

“Tales from the North” is the much-anticipated new album from leading Uilleann piper Calum Stewart. Inspired by his native Moray and North of Scotland, “Tales from the North” is a celebration of legend, landscape, people and adventure. His first solo album to feature primarily his own compositions, “Tales from the North” is a true reflection […]

Guise of Tough by Iona Fyfe

‘Guise of Tough’ by Iona Fyfe – Available Now Taken from the album ‘Away From My Window’ out 24th March 2018 Pre-order the full album: www.ionafyfe.bandcamp.com Produced by Jani Lang (www.dallahanmusic.com) Iona Fyfe – vocals Luc McNally – guitar Tim Edey – melodeon, nylon guitar Jani Lang – fiddle Graham Rorie – mandolin Charlie Stewart […]

Brother Wind by Gnoss

The title track from their new EP – Tim O’Brien’s ‘Brother Wind’ showcases the heart of Gnoss’ sound; energetically played and intricately arranged folk song, performed with “a maturity of ability many of a greater age will envy” (Living Tradition) The EP was recorded and mixed in central Glasgow by Gus Stirrat at Solas Sounds […]

Haze Across the Sun by Duncan Chisholm

A track which takes its inspiration from a March morning at Sandwood Bay, North West Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. The bay is the remotest and most beautiful beach in Scotland with a dark and unusual history. Duncan Chisholm is one of the most accomplished and authentic interpreters of traditional Highland fiddle music to […]

Virr / German Surprise by HEISK

Vibrant six-piece HEISK are a powerful new force on the folk scene. Their relentlessly energetic music stems from their roots in Scottish traditional music and combines it with punchy riffs and grooves. Virr – Catriona Hawksworth German Surprise – Becca Skeoch Recorded and mixed by Mattie Foulds at Caribou Recording Artist website: http://www.facebook.com/heiskband/ Single […]

The Flytin o Life an Daith by Lori Watson

The Flytin o Life an Daith from new album Yarrow Acoustic Sessions (**** Guardian Folk Album of the Month). 4 stars “Watson has stitched together poetry and traditional songs from the Yarrow border country where she grew up with her own piercing melodies, arrangements and effects. The results are rich, multi-layered and giving.” (The Guardian) […]

Staring at Stars by Salt House

Staring at Stars – c. Ewan MacPherson from the album ‘Undersong’ by Salt House Salt House are: Lauren MacColl | Ewan MacPherson | Jenny Sturgeon released Feb 2, 2018 Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Andy Bell Recorded on location at the Telford Church, Berneray, Outer Hebrides Mastered by Iain Hutchison at GloWormRecording Original Painting – […]