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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 […]

Love Story (Scots Version) by Iona Fyfe

The release Love Story (Scots Version) coincides with Taylor Swift beginning the UK stint of her globally groundbreaking Eras Tour. The interpretation features Michael Biggins (piano) Charlie Stewart (electric double bass), Jack McRobbie (guitar) and Graham Rorie (electric tenor, mandolin fiddle) of the folk band Gnoss, who also engineered, mixed and produced the single. Commenting, […]

Disathairne Ghabh Mi Mulad by Katie Macfarlane

Emerging Scottish artist Katie Macfarlane is set to enchant listeners worldwide with her debut album An Nighean Sheunta (Gaelic for The Enchanted Girl) due for release on Friday 20 October 2023. The captivating body of work masterfully intertwines the languages of Gaelic, Catalan, Scots and English, inspired by Airdrie-based Katie’s cherished visits to the Scottish Hebrides and Catalonia. Drawing inspiration from esteemed […]

If It Plays by Daimh

SULA is the old Norse name for the Gannet, the largest seabird in Northern Europe. As graceful soaring above the waves as they are swimming far beneath them, Gannets find strength by gathering together in close knit communities on isolated windswept outposts and perfectly embody Dàimh’s enduring connection to the Hebrides and their surrounding waters. […]

The Rearrangement Reel by Westward the Light

Flow Country is the latest album from celebrated trad group Westward the Light, set for release on Friday 31st March 2023. Named after the region of rolling peatland between Caithness and Sutherland in the north of Scotland, the record boasts a dynamic collection of traditional Scottish tunes, and offers a fresh take on some time-honoured material. The quartet […]

Liberate by Valtos and Project Smok

Liberate is the thrilling new cutting-edge single from award-winning Skye duo Valtos and acclaimed neo-trad trio Project Smok, set for release on Friday 3rd February. The energetic track sees Valtos collaborate with another band on a track from start to finish for the first time, having previously worked on a liquid drum and bass remix […]

Persian Omelette by Juliette Lemoine

‘Persian Omelette’ is the first single to be released from my debut album ‘Soaring’, which celebrates and explores the theme of freedom. I chose the title ‘Persian Omelette’ as it was a much sought-after dish at the popular Cafe Hula in Glasgow’s city centre. The cafe had walls covered in local art and a weekly […]

The Big Man Set by John McCusker

Acclaimed Scottish fiddle player, John McCusker, will celebrate three decades in the music industry by releasing John McCusker – The Best Of album on Friday 20th January 2023. The celebratory record will include four new tracks and will be released alongside a book entitled John McCusker: The Collection, which will showcase 100 of his compositions. […]

Dirt & Bone by Gnoss

Gnoss will release their nostalgic new single Dirt & Bone on Friday 11th November 2022. The track, set against the teenage backdrop of the North American railway is inspired by street photographer Mike Brodie’s Tones Of Dirt And Bone collection. Gnoss showcases the talents of Graham Rorie on electric tenor guitar/mandolin, Aidan Moodie on acoustic […]

Eadar an Dà Bhràigh by Breabach

Written by our friend and longtime collaborator, Ewen Henderson, this song is inspired by the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, both recalling its past and celebrating the resurgence of its woodland habitat. Our 7th studio album will be officially released on 14th October 2022. We are releasing the album as a Download, CD and a […]

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