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Òran na Bèiste Maoile by Kim Carnie

Multi award-winning singer-songwriter Kim Carnie is set to unveil a compelling new single, ‘Òran na Bèiste Maoile’, on Friday 27th June 2025, offering a striking glimpse into the evolving soundscape of her upcoming album set for release this September.  Rooted in Gaelic folklore and shaped by global sounds, ‘Òran na Bèiste Maoile’ was written specifically with world music royalty and kora player Seckou Keita in […]

Alderbank by Freya Rae

Divergence is a project led by Freya Rae on flute, whistles and clarinet, she is joined by clarsach player Siannie Moodie and Tim Lane on kit, percussion, sansula and the tongue drum.The trio take Freya’s own traditionally inspired melodies and twist them into sets and riffs using acoustic instruments and electronic effects. Alongside this powerhouse […]

Cosmic Joe by Àirdan

Cosmic Joe is the title track from Àirdan’s highly anticipated debut album “Cosmic”. This crowd favourite is Àirdan at full throttle: two original reels packed with energy that capture the spirit of the band’s dynamic trad sound. Lively, heartfelt, and brimming with originality, Cosmic is a celebration of tradition, creativity and new musical horizons. The […]

Glaschu by Mairi MacMillan

Album of 9 new Gaelic songs inspired by Glasgow and Gaelic language in Glasgow. All songs composed by Mairi MacMillan. The album has a booklet with all the lyrics also translated into English and some information about each song. Accompanying Mairi’s singing are Germa Adan (guitars and violins), Matt Carmichael (saxophone) and Rory Matheson (piano). […]

The Wee Hours by Josie Duncan

Acclaimed Scottish artist Josie Duncan is set to release her newest single The Wee Hours (the magical time between midnight and morning) on 13th June, created as part of the enchanting short film ‘Faithful’ from Silly Wee Films. The track, which Duncan describes as a deeply personal creation into which she “poured her whole heart,” […]

Something that I Said by Mànran

Celebrated Scottish folk trailblazers Mànran are back with a bold new single, ‘Something that I Said’ which is set for release on Friday 16th May 2025. Marking a distinct departure from the band’s signature sound, the track ventures into darker, pop-inflected territory while retaining the lyrical power and instrumental virtuosity that has made them one of Scotland’s most respected traditional […]

HJOP by Gnoss

Glasgow based folk quartet Gnoss – Aidan Moodie, Graham Rorie, Connor Sinclair, and Craig Baxter – return with their brand new single “HJOP”: an uplifting statement of continued form from a group at the forefront of Scottish traditional folk music. HJOP is Gnoss’ first release since their acclaimed 2023 LP “Stretching Skyward” and marks the […]

Ó Ho – Ró ‘Ille Dhuinn by Ainsley Hamill

A musical journey through the mystical realms and rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and resilient people. Dive into the captivating world of Scottish folklore and hypnotic melodies with Ainsley Hamill’s third studio album Fable; a musical journey weaving tales of the water horse, the Cailleach and other enchanting legends, through the mystical realms of Trad […]

The Silkie Of Sule Skerry (Radio Edit) by Chloe Matharu

Chloe Matharu is an Award winning Scottish Indian singer songwriter and harpist from Wemyss Bay on the West Coast of Scotland. Many of her songs draw on her time as a Navigational Officer in the Merchant Navy, inspired by the natural world as experienced at sea. On tour she performs solo with her harp in […]

April Song by Josie Duncan, Willie Campbell, Scott C. Park and Alastair Caplin

Next to You is a collection of original songs written by Josie Duncan, Willie Campbell, Scott C. Park and Alastair Caplin, four Hebridean artists who have come together to collaborate on an album informed by their varied experiences of the pandemic and the effects it had on their communities. This record is part of Remembering […]

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