Dramatic and daring folk-fusion group the Peatbog Faeries have announced the release of their latest album I See a World. Set to enthral listeners, the upbeat record will be available from Friday 4 August, and sees the band place an increased focus on vocal arrangements. Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are […]
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Dream Angus by Claire Hastings
Dream Angus is the first track on Claire’s latest album ‘Lullabies from Scotland’; released 30th June 2023. Produced by Innes White, recorded and mixed by Carla Feuerstein at GloWormStudios, Glasgow and mastered by Andrea Gobbi at Carrier Waves Mastering. LISTEN HERE Vocals & ukulele – Claire Hastings Guitar & backing vocals – Innes White Fiddle […]
If It Plays by Daimh
SULA is the old Norse name for the Gannet, the largest seabird in Northern Europe. As graceful soaring above the waves as they are swimming far beneath them, Gannets find strength by gathering together in close knit communities on isolated windswept outposts and perfectly embody Dàimh’s enduring connection to the Hebrides and their surrounding waters. […]
Come On, Let Us Sway Together by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
“Come on, let us sway together” is a tune composed by Simon Thoumire. It was written as a Valentine’s Day gift for his wife Clare and was the inspiration for this Portraits project. The title is taken from a line in an Edwin Morgan poem called “Kiss Me”. LISTEN HERE “Portraits” is an album born […]
Fractured by Lucie Hendry
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. LISTEN TO A TRACK 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 present to […]
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 […]