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 […]
For The Night by Elephant Sessions
Award-winning indie-folk sensation Elephant Sessions are set to release their highly anticipated fourth studio album on Friday 9th September 2022. Elephant Sessions’ music combines the very best of trad, funk and electronica and over the last decade has earned them a swathe of fans across the world. Their latest album, entitled For The Night, contains […]
Ripples by Rachel Sermanni and Kim Edgar
“An open door, a cup of tea I sit down and you sit with me” It was a truly lovely experience to collaborate with Rachel. We were, luckily, able to meet and collaborate in person. We began with a long catch up! Pre-pandemic, we were working together on a weekly basis at The BIG Project, […]
Lady Finella by Iona Fyfe
Written by Iona Fyfe, commissioned by Stonehaven Folk Club as part of ‘Sense of The Place’. Produced by award-winning multi-instrumentalist Mike Vass. Download/stream: https://listen.scot/iflf Lady Finella assasinated King Kenneth II of Scotland, to avenge his killing of her son. Finella, born in the year 950 AD was the daughter of Cuncar, Mormaer of Angus, a […]
Wonderful by Kinnaris Quintet
This Too is the stunning second album from award-winning Scottish trad group Kinnaris Quintet, due for release on Wednesday 4 May. The highly-anticipated record builds on the group’s signature style of intricate traditional melodies underpinned by driving rhythm. The Glasgow-based act burst onto the scene in 2017, releasing their debut album Free One to critical […]
Green Light Set by Brìghde Chaimbeul, Ross Ainslie and Steven Byrnes
Multi award-winning Skye piper Brìghde Chaimbeul, acclaimed Scottish traditional musician and composer Ross Ainslie and Irish guitarist and drummer Steven Byrnes Haberlin have teamed up on the collaborative album LAS. Out Friday 2 September, the self-penned instrumental album is the first album of double C smallpipies to be released in the world. LAS was recorded […]
Wind Rose by Jocelyn Pettit
‘Wind Rose’ is the title track of fiddle player Jocelyn Pettit’s third album. Composed after returning to Canada from living in Glasgow, it is an uplifting opener symbolizing the start of a journey. A ‘wind rose’ is a nautical compass for reading the direction of the winds, and a metaphor for the visible and invisible […]
Ajastaika by Simon Thoumire and David McGuinness
Ajastaika by Veera Kuisma Fiddler and pianist Veera Kuisma plays with the Finnish trio ALDA, but for some reason we decided not to listen to their version of her tune before we recorded ours. Theirs is great too. Concertina virtuoso Simon Thoumire and historical keyboard specialist David McGuinness have known each other for a very […]
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 […]
