The track is based upon a melody composed by Catriona for the infamous beach in Plockton where generations of music schoolers have spent their weekends. This newly established trio brings three distinct musicians into a fresh collaboration. Together they craft original compositions that flow organically whilst affording the listener breathing space. Individually, the group come […]
Apocalypse by Kaela Rowan
A beautiful unusual and ethereal track from Kaela ‘s debut Solo Album, Menagerie, released on Shoogle Records in June 2014 Described by Folkwords thus: “Listening to this album will do you so much good the medical profession should prescribe it” Tim Carrol , Folkwords: 13/06/2014 “..A powerfully unique album” Norman Chalmers Scotland on Sunday:08/0614**** “Sensuous […]
Let the Sun Shine Down on Me / Than Hall’s by Jenn & Laura-Beth
Let the Sun Shine Down on Me is the opening track of ‘Bound,’ the debut album from Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter. Jenn is on guitar and lead vocal for this Jean Ritchie Song, and Laura-Beth on mandolin. Here’s what they have to say about the album; “This album is a representation of the last […]
Cold Iron by Mike Vass
In 1937, Neil Gunn quit his job at the Customs Office in Inverness to pursue his writing career full time. The first thing he did was to sell his house and buy a boat in the North of Skye. He spent a summer sailing Scotland’s beautiful West Coast, seeking inspiration for his writing. May 2014 […]
The Gathering by John Somerville
This is the first track from the “Voyage of the Hector” suite written by John Somerville and commissioned by Feis Rois. The suite of music chronollogically tells the story of the Hector’s journey as it made its dramatic journey from Ullapool to Pictou, Nova Scotia in the summer of 1773. John Somerville is one of […]
The Bothy Lads by Claire Hastings
The Bothy Lads features on Claire’s debut album ‘Between River and Railway’ released 29th April 2016 on Luckenbooth Records. Produced by Ali Hutton, recorded by Keir Long at Carrier waves Studio. Vocals – Claire Hastings Guitar & vocals – Jenn Butterworth Accordion – Andrew Waite Fiddle – Laura Wilkie Bass – Duncan Lyall Percussion – […]
Firebird by Ímar
New Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar stand out from the crowd – by taking things back to basics. With a line-up featuring members of Mànran, RURA, Talisk and Barrule, and a heavyweight collective haul of top prizes – including a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, nine All-Ireland and eight All-Britain titles – the group’s formation embodies […]
Ainya’s by The Elephant Sessions
A track from the band’s debut CD The Elusive Highland Beauty. Award winning Neo-Trad quintet forged in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing influence from many different genres, they create a progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, monsterous bass and pounding drums. Already renowned for their breathtaking live shows, this summer saw the band climb […]
Oblique by DOSCA
Dosca’s debut release, DOSCA EP, has gathered steam in the folk and traditional scene throughout 2015. The EP has received a note worthy amount of airtime on numerous podcasts and radio stations in and around Glasgow, and has even been performed live on STV. The fifth track ‘Oblique’ has become a fan favourite. After bursting […]
The Trees They Grow Tall by Sarah Hayes
I learned the Trees They Grow Tall many years ago from the singing of Joe Heaney of Connemara. I wrote a new melody and arranged it as part of my Celtic Connections New Voices commission, Woven, which was performed in Glasgow in January 2014. I’ve since recorded Woven with the same band (Fiona MacAskill on […]
