Scottish lever harpist Lucie Hendry is set to release her debut album Land of Eden on Friday 16th June. A refreshing interpretation of Scottish folk music with Nordic jazz influences, the record sheds a new light on the impressive versatility of the lever harp, with up-beat tempos, unexpected rhythms and layers of musical texture. Lucie […]
The Transatlantic Proposal (The Transatlantic Proposal / The Maiden’s) by Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy
Two of Scotland’s most in-demand traditional musicians Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy have joined forces once again for their second duo album Élan, set for release on Friday 19th May 2023. The instrumental album combines Rachel’s skilled playing of the Scottish harp (clarsach) with Ron’s talents on acoustic guitar, making them the only duo at […]
O, Is Àlainn an t-Àite / Biodh an Deoch Seo ‘n Làimh Mo Rùin by Neil Pearlman
Acclaimed New England pianist Neil Pearlman is set to release his highly anticipated debut solo album Refractions, featuring all new compositions of traditional Scottish tunes, on Friday 5th May 2023. Refractions is an exciting compilation of traditional Scottish and Gaelic songs, reimagined and specially arranged for solo piano, and brought to life by Neil’s incredible […]
Overture by The Willow Trio
The Swan of Salen is the captivating debut album from Glasgow based clarsach group The Willow Trio. Set for release on Friday 17th February, the 15-track record weaves a compelling narrative based on the heartbreaking tragedy of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and of the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. With an aim of bridging the gap between […]
Norman McLeod’s Welcome to Waipu – Celtic Waiata – Kiwi Reel by Iain Fraser
Scottish fiddler and fiddle teacher Iain Fraser is set to release his captivating new album Kōterana on Friday 14th April, exploring themes of faith and acceptance, and bringing together the history, heritage and music of four nations. The record is based on the remarkable story of 800 Scottish Highlanders who followed Reverend Norman McLeod on […]
Mo nighean donn hò gù (My brown haired girl hò gù by Joy Dunlop
Mo nighean donn, ho gù is a traditional Gaelic waulking song. The track leans into the rhythmic aspects of the tradition and plays around with the accompaniment, with the backing vocals also imitating and exaggerating the beat-driven feel of a waulking song, which would have been sung during the tweed or tartan-making process. Bringing the […]
Out on the Roof by Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart
Out on the Roof is the brand new collaborative single from harp and fiddle duo Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart, set for release on Friday 24th March. Written during a significant period of change in Charlie’s life, the emotive track is one of bittersweet reflection and nostalgia. With Rebecca on lever harp and Charlie on […]
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 […]
Uist Reels by James Bauld
Highland composer, flute, whistle and piano player James Bauld is set to release his uplifting debut album Where I Belong, showcasing the wooden flute, on Friday 10th March 2023. Originally from the Highlands of Scotland and having studied music at Plockton’s National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, and then the University of the Highlands […]
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 […]
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