From the forthcoming cd by Sketch due for release in May 2015 Spearheading a radical new wave of Celtic-based dancefloor sounds, Sketch is the latest brainchild of drummer and producer Iain Copeland, and the perfect roof-raising act. With Iain on percussion and programming, the line-up also features the stunning Gaelic vocals of Darren Maclean, with […]
Thunderhead/The Easy Club Reel/ by Hamish Moore
Hamish and Dick’s groundbreaking album was originally released in 1990, when this unique fusion of folk and jazz burst forth on the Scottish music scene. At the time both Hamish and Dick were independently experimenting with other musicians and line-ups, and there are items included on this album which represent the then Hamish Moore Band, […]
The Naughty Step by Peatbog Faeries
Recorded in 2011 and released on the bands 7th album that year. Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are one of Scotlands the best known names in contemporary folk music. In 2012 they were a nominee for “Best Live Act” at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, having already twice won “Live […]
The Wing by Shooglenifty
The Wing remixed by Quee Macarthur is taken from Disc 2 of the band’s epic double album Murmichan (2009). Shooglenifty’s new album The Untied Knot will be released in December 2014. Shooglenifty’s sound springs from traditional Scottish dance music, energised by the beats and bass line of something altogether more contemporary. It is not a […]
The Rut by Skerryvore
‘The Rut’ is an instrumental track written by Skerryvore piper Martin Gillespie from the bands latest album ‘Chasing The Sun’ Inspired by sun-filled summers spent on Tiree that were the springboard for the band forming, ‘Chasing The Sun’ is the fifth and arguably most mature sounding Skerryvore album. Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle […]
Queen of Elfan’s Nourice by Rachel Newton
From Rachel Newton’s album ‘Changeling’. Words taken from Child Ballad no.40, music written by Rachel Newton Rachel Newton is a singer, harpist and composer from Edinburgh. Member of The Shee, The Emily Portman Trio and The Furrow Collective as well as releasing solo albums ‘The Shadow Side’ and ‘Changeling’. Artist website: http://www.rachelnewtonmusic.com Single title: Queen […]
Rough With The Smooth by CampbellGray
The first track from the new album ‘Pulse’ it is available as a download on ITunes from 1/09/2014. ‘Pulse’ – a new album from CampbellGray – where Mari Boine meets Martyn Bennett Pulse’ is a collaboration between multi-award winning musician and composer Mairi Campbell and sound engineer/producer David Gray of Sound Cafe Studios. Campbell’s ancient […]
The Big Set by The Unusual Suspects
An amazing set of tunes to kick of their album. They sure knew how to rock the house using fiddles and bagpipes. Launched on an unsuspecting world back at Celtic Connections 2003, Scotland’s original and best folk big-band are back in more rambunctious, roof-raising form than ever. The power and glory of their massed fiddles, […]
The Diver Boy by Maeve Mackinnon
The Diver Boy hails from the Ozark Mountains but which turns out to be a version of another old favourite, The Lowlands of Holland. Maeve Mackinnon is one of Scotland’s top Gaelic singers. Her albums are very original and bring a pop sense to Gaelic music while never forgetting her roots. She has released two […]
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