Releases – Page 19

Long Days by Paul McKenna Band

This song talks about being away from home and trying to make new connections while constantly missing the old. Eventually the new ones become equally as important. 2016 will see The Paul McKenna Band celebrate their 10th Anniversary. To celebrate this milestone they are releasing their fourth, highly anticipated, studio album “Paths that Wind”, produced […]

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 – […]

Moose on the Loose/Night Ride to Armagh by The Routes Quartet

Moose on the Loose: Composed by Emma Tomlinson, Arranged by The Routes Quartet Night Ride to Armagh: Composed by Brian Finnegan, Arranged by The Routes Quartet Groovy rhythms and exciting arrangements. The Routes Quartet brings together folk and classical traditions with new arrangements of folk tunes and original compositions. The quartet members bring influences from […]

Whirlpool by Hamish Napier

I recently premiered my New Voices commission, entitled ‘The River’ at Glasgow’s brilliant Celtic Connections festival, while simultaneously launching a studio album of the music on the day. If you wish to order the CD you can do so from me directly here (no middle man)! What is the ‘The River’ all about? Well, growing […]

A Tanera Talisman by Mairearad Green

A Tanera Talisman written by Mairearad Green on her new album Summer Isles due for release on 26th February via Buie Records. “An exquisite collection of acoustic, folk and cinematic vignettes that create an overwhelming listening experience.” Folk Radio UK “A touch of island magic…” The Scotsman “It is impressionistic – in the same vein […]

Chase The Ace by Mec Lir

All tunes written by Tomas Callister, arranged by Mec Lir. Recorded and Mixed by Andrea Gobbi at Carrier Waves Studio, Glasgow – http://www.andreagobbi.co.uk/ Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering – http://www.electricmastering.com/ Formed in 2014, Mec Lir have had audiences up on their feet from their home turf of Scotland and the Isle of Man, […]

How Will You Escape by Findlay Napier

‘How Will You Escape’ is the first track from Findlay Napier’s new EP Very Interesting Extras which is released on 19th February 2016. The EP is a follow up to his successful 2015 release VIP: Very Interesting Persons (#2 in The Telegraph’s top folk albums of 2015). Produced by Boo Hewerdine, VIE contains five previously […]

B I G by John Mulhearn

B I G is a dark, intense, electro-acoustic instrumental – thick, heavy bass underpins a combination of crunchy acoustic and classic electronic drum sounds. These are balanced against delicately layered samples and powerful whistle and piano performances that draw inspiration from a rich traditional heritage and build to a fierce climax. John Mulhearn is an […]

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 […]

Abyss by Talisk

2015 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award and Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award winners, Talisk, have made a strong impression on the UK folk scene since their formation in 2014. They’re driving and energetic sound has lead to performances at some of Britain’s biggest festivals, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Cropredy Convention and Celtic Connections. Concertina […]