Exciting collaborative duo A.D.A.M are set to release an innovative new electronic-influenced albumEverybody Wants to be Like Mary on Friday 23 August 2024. A.D.A.M, which stands for ‘a day a month’, is an exciting long standing collaboration between esteemed multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Mairearad Green, and award-winning composer and producer Mike Vass. HAVE A LISTEN […]
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Daily Grind by David Grubb
Renowned Scottish musician, string-arranger and composer David Grubb is set to release his third album,Circadia on Friday 13 September. A versatile and highly sought-after artist who masterfully blends a multitude of musical genres, Grubb’s Circadia promises to be an album brimming with all-encompassing influences. An instrumental concept album, Circadia explores the human subconscious, leading listeners […]
The Tipsy Sailor/ The Future is Bright / J. F. Dickie by Simon Thoumire and Dave Milligan
Glasgow Concert is the new album from Simon Thoumire (concertina) and Dave Milligan (piano). Recorded in 2020 at Celtic Connections festival just before lockdown was a thing and we all became distracted. It took til 2024 for the album to arrive. Both Dave and Simon are massive Moscow Art Trio fans and one of our […]
Follow Me Down by Fidra
Leith-based folk music outfit Fidra, led by singer-songwriter Craig Salter, are set to release their impactful debut album The Running Wave on Friday 2 August 2024. The stirring new body of work is a harmonious blend of distinctly Scottish folk music with an indie-infused edge which offers a unique and personal perspective, both sonically and […]
Crìoch Na Réis by Fielding Chase
Crìoch Na Réis translates into English as ‘End of the Race’ and is about love, loyalty, intensity of emotion and sacrifice in commitment! The lyrics of Crìoch Na Réis were originally written in English by William Codona before being skilfully translated by his brother Alasdair Codona, who is a Gaelic singer and musician. Alasdair has […]
Have you read about FolkWaves – Hands Up for Trad’s free services for broadcasters?
At Hands Up for Trad’s FolkWaves we aim to get Scottish music into the hands of broadcasters around the world and promote it to a global audience. If you work for a radio station, host a show on the internet or any other broadcasting medium you can register to join FolkWaves. If you are accepted for this service (we check every […]