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Thorb the Robot/Rosie Shand of Grantown by Adam Sutherland

Thorb the Robot (Adam Sutherland) Rosie Shand of Grantown (Adam Sutherland) These are the first two tunes from Adam’s debut solo album ‘Squall’ which was released to critical acclaim in 2013. The album is made up entirely of his own stylistic and charming compositions and was recorded live in front of a captive audience in […]

The Clasping Sea by Alistair Ogilvy

This is a song called ‘The Clasping Sea’ taken from Alistai Ogilvy’s new album ‘July Moon’ Releasing 4th of May. Recorded at Chem19, the album was produced by Louis Abbott ( Admial Fallow ) This track features special guest Karen Matheson (Capercaillie) it also features Alistair’s core Kieran Heather on electric guitar and Kristan Havey […]

New Alistair Ogilvy CD

JULY MOON is the second studio album from Scottish singer-songwriter Alistair Ogilvy- a strong collection of self-penned material, this time released on his own label. Alistair recorded this album at the famous CHEM19 studios determined to push some genre boundaries while focusing on varying themes of love and loss, poetry, and nostalgia. Although the album was […]

Rura album release and tour

One of the most exciting folk-based bands to emerge from Scotland in recent years, RURA returns with their feverishly-anticipated second album, Despite the Dark. Rugged and hard-hitting, yet intricately disciplined, instrumentals sit alongside heartfelt, anthemic songs, in a masterpiece release from the Glasgow and Edinburgh-based five-piece. Lead, looping melody lines from fiddler Jack Smedley and […]

Provost of Forgandenny by Simon Thoumire and Ian Carr

I first heard Provost of Forgandenny when looking for information on fiddler Ian Powrie. It was played on a video on the Box and Fiddle website in the background and it jumped out at me! When I looked into it it was a tune by accordionist by Bobby Crowe who had written it for Ian. […]

Between the Pines by RURA

With lyrics from acclaimed Scottish singer, Adam Holmes, and a tune from piper and whistle player, Steven Blake (both members of the band), ‘Between the Pines’ is a stirring, anthemic song from RURA’s hotly anticipated second album, ‘Despite the Dark’, released on April 27. One of the most hotly anticipated – and feverishly requested – […]

One Step Closer by Hannah Read

The opening track from Hannah’s album recorded in Boston. Hannah Read is a Scottish born, New York dwelling singer-songwriter, fiddle player and composer. Raised in Edinburgh and on The Isle of Eigg, Hannah started playing Scottish traditional music at the age of six. She studied in Paris before she moved to the US to attend […]

Record collections in the future

Most of us of a certain age have a record collection (whether vinyl or CD). A collection can reference our musical loves over a lifetime and remind us what records we (don’t) want to listen to again. With the current trend for streaming (Spotify etc) there seems to be no way of remembering what music […]

Kronos Reel by Catriona McKay

This collection of Catriona’s newly composed music highlights her skill as both harper and composer. Melody driven with Catriona’s signature harmonic and rhythm harp style, HARPONIUM combines both the strength and delicacy of her harp with bold, warm, characterful harmonium. Catriona McKay is a fearless explorer of the Scottish harp who is widely recognised for […]

The House at Rosehill by Top Floor Taivers

The House at Rosehill This sparklingly original song by Claire Hastings features on the 2014 EP by Top Floor Taivers. Top Floor Taivers are a young and fresh Glasgow based band performing traditional and contemporary Scots songs and tunes. Coming from England, Ireland and Scotland, Top Floor Taivers combine vocals with piano, fiddle and clarsach […]