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'Young Fathers' first band to win the prestigious SAY Award twice The 2018 winner of Scotland’s national music prize, the Scottish Album of The Year (SAY) Award, was announced on 6 September as the Young Fathers for their album 'Cocoa Sugar'. At a ceremony presented by co-hosts Vic Galloway and Nicola Meighan at Paisley Town Hall, the audience of music industry professionals from across the UK, engaged music fans and Scotland’s consistently strong mix of creatives celebrated as Young Fathers emerged as the winner, scooping the £20,000 first prize. Band member, Alloysious Massaquoi was ecstatic, saying “We want to thank everyone who voted, it’s fantastic for Scotland and diversity in music. This is a total surprise and an honour for us to win it twice and make history. We are obviously a multi-racial group who stand for openness, kindness, and love.” Formed in Edinburgh in 2008 by Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham 'G' Hastings in 2012, they released their introductory mixtapes, Tape One and Tape Two. The trio then signed to Big Dada and released debut album, ‘Dead’, in 2014. Following an extensive world tour the band begin work on their sophomore album, ‘White Men Are Black Men Too’, which was released in 2015. Their album, ‘Tape Two’ won the Scottish Album of The Year in 2014. Robert Kilpatrick, General Manager at Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), said: “A huge congratulations to Young Fathers for winning 2018’s Scottish Album of the Year Award. ‘Cocoa Sugar’ is a fantastic, world class record, which showcases the band’s incredible song writing talent and musicianship. Having previously won The SAY Award for ‘Tape Two’ back in 2014, as well as The Hyundai Mercury Prize in the same year for ‘Dead’, they continue to go from strength to strength.” Alan Morrison Head of Music at Creative Scotland said: “This second victory for Young Fathers is so well deserved for a band who have gone from strength to strength since they first stormed the SAY Award stage in 2014. It’s their most accessible release yet, with pop hooks and soulful vocals emerging from their trademark monsoon of global beats.” As well as Young Fathers claiming the first prize, the nine other Shortlisted albums each won a £1,000 prize and bespoke commemorative award including a soundwave from each of the albums’ lead tracks.
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BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner to debut new commission at Blas Festival New musical work will showcase ancient Gaelic poetry with a modern twist
A new musical piece of work showcasing ancient Gaelic poetry with a modern twist will be debuted by award winning young Gaelic singer, Mischa Macpherson, at this week's Blas Festival. Mischa’s commission, ‘Bho Èirigh gu Laighe na Grèine – Sun, Moon, Land, Life, Sea’ is a suite of new Gaelic songs, incorporating ancient Gaelic poetry, photography and short films. Mischa has breathed life into old Gaelic poetry inspired by the natural world by creating this new piece of music, presented across five movements – Sun, Moon, Land, Life and Sea.
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and beyond. The prize money will facilitate professional recording of the piece so that it can be enjoyed for many years to come.”
Mischa will also be performing at the final event of Blas Festival; Òran Mòr. Òran Mòr, meaning Great (or Big) Song, will be an enormous concert at the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness on ‘Bho Èirigh gu Laighe na Grèine – Sun, Moon, Saturday 15th September, featuring over 1,000 Land, Life, Sea’ will be performed several times young musicians from Fèisean across Scotland during Blas Festival, which runs from 7th – 15th as well as various youth music groups and September: Lewis-born singer Mischa Macpherson has initiatives including the Highland Council Youth already scooped several major UK folk awards – GIGnotes ..... Tuesday 11th September – Farr Music Groups and the National Centre of a fitting testament to her music’s pure-distilled Community Hall, Strathnairn // Wednesday 12th Excellence in Traditional Music. expressiveness and radiant vitality. Named September – Applecross Community Hall, The talented youngsters will take to the stage Gaelic Singer of the Year at the MG Alba Scots Applecross // Thursday 13th September – Rogart with the bands they have chosen including Trad Music awards and BBC Radio 2’s Young Folk Village Hall, Rogart // Friday 14th September – Mischa, traditional music supergroups Award Winner, she is a musician in high demand Roybridge Memorial Hall, Roybridge Skipinnish, Trail West and Breabach and Brìghde performing extensively with her own band as This year, to coincide with the Year of Young Chaimbeul. A new Gaelic song written by well as a vast and diverse list of other projects People 2018 which is a year-long celebration and Glasgow-based Gaelic student, Robbie MacLeòid, including Martyn Bennett’s GRIT Orchestra showcase of Scotland’s young people, proposals will be performed by every single musician (2016) and The Unusual Suspects of Celtic for the commission were sought from young taking part in the concert, the largest event Colours (2017). musicians, under the age of 26, from across the Fèisean nan Gàidheal will have organised in its For her commission, which has been sponsored country. To celebrate the year, Blas, which aims 30-year history. by Thorntons Investment, Mischa will be joined to celebrate Gaelic culture and the thriving With 35 events and well over 1000 musicians by a stellar line-up of musicians including James Scottish traditional music scene over nine days performing, this year’s Blas Festival promises to Lindsay, Signy Jacobsdottir, Charlie Stewart, of concerts, cèilidhs and larger events in venues deliver yet another music filled nine days. Innes White and Alistair Iain Paterson. across the Highlands and Islands, has introduced For the full programme and details of how to some other exciting opportunities for young Stephen Webster, Chief Executive at Thorntons purchase tickets, please visit people to perform, design and deliver some of Investments, said: “Mischa is a very talented young musician and her commission idea was a the main festival events. This year’s Blas Festival www.blas-festival.com is supported by the Year of Young People 2018 worthy winner of the Thorntons Investments www.twitter.com/blasfestival inaugural commission prize. We look forward to Event Fund, managed by EventScotland, part of www.facebook.com/blasfestival seeing it performed throughout the Blas Festival the VisitScotland Events Directorate
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www.rabnoakes.com In 2017 Rab performed a highly-acclaimed concert, with his ‘70/50 in 2017’ band of musicians at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket, as part of Celtic Connections. That concert, its songs and its players form the backbone of this record.
This autumn, you can spend a different kind of night down the pub with music by some of our finest new-generation composers, performed by top instrumentalists and singers, all brought to you by composer, Matthew Whiteside in The Night With…
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The idea is to hear interesting live music, discover new composers and hear things you didn’t know you might like in a completely informal setting. Concerts each have three very short sections of thirty minutes or less, with new music, old music done in a new way and mainstream artists’ music with a twist.
ROSS AINSLIE & ALI HUTTON
This is the third year The Night With… has run in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and for the first time this year, The Night With… visits Aberdeen. The programmes which include world premieres by Claire McCue, Peter Gregson and Matthew Whiteside. There will also be a premiere resulting from the Call For Scores which invites composers anywhere in the world to submit a new work.
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Rebecca Rowe and Stuart Murray Mitchell of four poems by Scottish poets Jane McKie and Stewart Sanderson. (8.00pm: 8 October Glasgow; 9 October Edinburgh; 31 October Aberdeen)
The Night With… Juice Vocal Ensemble, a three-piece female a cappella group, who are at the forefront of the UK’s experimental/classical scene. As well as the premiere of Glasgow composer, Claire McCue’s new work, we hear the resulting premiere of the piece Following sell-out performances from Wooden selected from our Call For Scores, following Juice’s Elephant String Quintet in the summer, September open workshop session earlier in the day. (8.00pm: brought James Turnbull’s programme for oboe, cor anglais and electronics. He played three sets of works 13 November, Glasgow & 14 November Edinburgh) (in Glasgow on the 11th and Edinburgh on the 12th) This is The Night With… started in 2016 and this is ranging from Telemann to Maxwell Davies, world the third season. premieres by Peter Gregson and Elizabeth Hoffman, Matthew was shortlisted as a finalist in the 2018 and a work based on whale song by Emily Doolittle. Sunday Herald Culture Awards in the Best Musical The first trip to Aberdeen is in October, part of the Artist category. soundfestival, with a programme featuring clarinettist Joanna Nicholson and soprano Frances Cooper, www.thenightwith.co.uk Turning the Elements. This includes the second world www.twitter.com/thenightwith premiere of the series, Matthew Whiteside’s new www.facebook.com/thenightwith piece with words by Helen Grøn, and settings by
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Collection of 8 songs about family, domesticity, failing memory, and the indifference of nature, Andrew recorded the it using just the compact and colourful Alesis Micron synthesizer. Reflective lyrics + heavily-processed vocals.
Composer Matthew Whiteside curator and creator of The Night With… said, “I’m delighted we are able to present another season of The Night With….and I have had a lot of fun putting the programmes together to showcase some extraordinary composers and musicians. There’s such a mix of all kinds of music and influences in these programmes, that we can’t say it’s one particular genre or category. I prefer to say it’s all just ‘music’ so come and listen.”
www.hamishnapier.com Hamish's new album showcases a stellar line-up of musicians and also features two songs written for this special project by his brother Findlay Napier, and cameos from the Strathspey Railway’s whistles, wheels and brakes.
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National youth music touring project, Hit The Road visits Dundee, Greenock and Perth from 5-7 October, featuring Parliamo, Black Dove and The Medinas. Run by Scottish Music Centre; the project provides young musicians living in Scotland, age 14-19 years old, the opportunity to learn about the live industry before embarking on a professionally managed tour. Hit The Road aims to equip young artists with the knowledge, contacts and tools required to build a career within the live industry and is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS for Music Foundation. The initiative has acted as a key stepping-stone in the development of some of Scotland’s most promising young artists, including; Lewis Capaldi, Be Charlotte, Indigo Velvet, Model Aeroplanes, JR Green, and more. Parliamo, Black Dove and The Medinas showcased at the European Championships in Glasgow, in August 2018 via Hit The Road. Watch all 'Hit The Road' videos @ http://bit.ly/HitTheRoad-Video Hit The Road offers young people aged between 14-19 years old the opportunity to learn more about the live music industry before embarking on a professionally managed tour across Scotland. The project also provides participatory training opportunities for non-musicians in a real-world live environment covering; photography, sound engineering, PR, artist liaison and more. Hit The Road is funded by Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI) and PRS For Music Foundation. Hit The Road is part of The Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), which is administered by Creative Scotland. The YMI creates access to high quality music making opportunities, enables young people to achieve their potential in or through music and supports the sector for the benefit of young people.
Dates and venues for the October tour: 5 October Beat Generator Live! - Dundee 6 October Word Up - Greenock 7 October Green Room - Perth
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Parliamo Parliamo are a young five-piece band hailing from Perth. In their short time together they’ve released two singles, ’Weekend’ and ’Lucy’ - resulting in airplay on Radio X, Amazing Radio, BBC Radio Scotland and a feature in Scotland On Sunday. They’ve showcased at XpoNorth, played Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival and have new music scheduled for release in the next couple of months, with an EP due at the end of October. www.twitter.com/ParliamoBand www.facebook.com/ParliamoBand
Black Dove Performing together for just over two years, Black Dove are a young quartet from Greenock. They’ve played live on STV2, their debut EP ‘Caught In The Moment’ has been played as far afield as Australia (Valley FM 89.5), as well as closer to home on Dunoon, Camglen and Island Radio. They’ve played festivals like Party At The Palace, headlined King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and their debut music video ‘FAKE ID’ has received over 14,000 views. www.twitter.com/Black_Dove_ www.facebook.com/blackdoveuk
The Medinas One of the youngest bands on the tour, age just 16 years old, The Medinas are a four-piece indie rock band from Dundee who formed last year. They’ve played festivals like Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival (via Musicplus+), and at the European Championships (through Hit The Road). Their debut single ‘Daisy Chains’ has been played over 20,000 times, and they’ve played sold-out shows alongside acts such as VIDA and BETA WAVES. www.twitter.com/TheMedinasband www.facebook.com/The.Medinas.1
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Teenage Scottish accordionist makes history with podium place at global contest An East Dunbartonshire performer has made history after becoming the youngest person – and first Scot – to secure a podium place at one of the world’s most prestigious accordion competitions. Musician Ryan Corbett was also the highest placed European participant after coming third in the Performer category at the recent Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week in China, in which he was competing against a stellar international line-up including undergraduate and postgraduate students. The 19-year-old, who has been a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Junior Conservatoire for four years, overcame jet lag and tough competition en route to his success. Ryan, who attended Douglas Academy and Craigdhu Primary School, said: “There were accordion players from all over China, Russia, Serbia and me from Scotland. The hotel I was in was full of Russian musicians. It was wonderful because the Russians have done so much for the development of the accordion so we spent hours talking about the instrument and our different cultures. “We were sharing stories about how we play and perform, it was amazing. I felt so at home with them and I’d like to meet them again.” The Harbin Summer International Accordion Art Week forms part of the China Harbin Summer Music Festival. Among the events taking place were concerts, masterclasses and the international competition – though Ryan admits he did not appreciate the sheer scale of the festival until he arrived.
He said: “I didn’t know much about this competition until I arrived in China. There were 300 competitors from all over the world. It was a much bigger festival than I thought, it was global. “I wasn’t nervous playing in front of the huge audience. As a musician you learn how to deal with your nerves and put all of that into good use. I just got up there and hoped that the adjudicators, also from all over the world, liked what they heard.” The competition result was the latest milestone for Ryan, who started playing the accordion by teaching himself at the age of 11. At 14 Ryan, who also plays piano, started receiving lessons from Junior Conservatoire staff member, Djordje Gajic. Djordje supported Ryan during his trip to China and said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Ryan and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Ryan is a very talented, hard-working and highly motivated student who never fails to impress me with his ability, he is a pleasure to teach. “If he continues to develop and work hard, I think Ryan has the ability to establish himself as one of the leading performers of his generation.” Ryan, who also attended St Mary’s Music School, is preparing to commence studies in September on the Bachelor of Music degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, which is consistently ranked in the world’s top ten institutions for performing arts education. Before then, he is continuing to rack up the miles by attending a relative’s 90th birthday celebration in Mexico. He added: “I’m sure I’ll be playing a concert to celebrate once I get there.” More information on studying at the Royal Conservatoire is available at the links below.
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Young Trad Musicians Tour Scotland "TMSA Young Trad Tour is a great opportunity to showcase the rising starts of Scotland’s traditional music scene"
Some of Scotland’s finest young folk musicians are out visiting their home areas after releasing their album at Celtic Connections earlier this year thanks to the TMSA (Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland). The current TMSA Young Trad Tour group comprises of Charlie Stewart from Perthshire, winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Competition joined by finalists (depending on availability): Ella Munro, Scots song (Skye); Kim Carnie, Gaelic song (Oban); Iona Fyfe, Scots song (Huntly); Grant McFarlane, accordion (Paisley) and Mohsen Amini (2016 winner).
Scotland said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for budding young musicians to get a taste of recording and touring at a professional level. It is great to see their talents being showcased at Cecil Sharp House in London as well as the opportunity to play at the Houses of Parliament, while also allowing the musicians to return to their home towns to perform for the communities who have supported them. Considering the range of acclaimed musicians who have taken part in the Young Trad tour in the past, this experience is definitely an important stepping stone for the successful traditional musicians of the future.”
material written and composed by these outstanding young musicians as well as innovative arrangements of traditional tunes. The album was recorded and mastered at the renowned Castlesound Studios, Pencaitland, East Lothian. For tickets, or further information on the tour, visit www.tmsa.org.uk or contact the TMSA national office, at office@tmsa.org.uk or tel: 0792 253 3915.
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Saturday 15 September: Taynuilt Village Hall, Sunday 16 September: Paisley Arts Centre, The full line-up is as follows; Charlie Stewart www.boxoffice.renfrewshire.gov.uk from Perthshire, winner of the BBC Radio Wednesday 19 September: The Barn, Banchory, Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year www.thebarnarts.co.uk Competition at Celtic Connections joined by Wednesday 24 October: APPFAG @ Houses Of finalists: Ella Munro, Scots song (Skye); Dougie Parliament, London McCance, bagpipes (Glasgow); Kim Carnie, Thursday 25 October: Cecil Sharp House, Gaelic song (Oban); Iona Fyfe, Scots song London, www.cecilsharphouse.org (Huntly); Grant McFarlane, accordion (Paisley) Wednesday 31 October: Plockton Music School, and Mohsen Amini (2016 winner). The London www.musicplockton.org showcase also features Hannah Rarity (voice – www.tmsa.org.uk 2018 winner) and Ryan Young (Fiddle – 2016 finalist), www.twitter.com/TMSAScotland
Audiences are treated to a mix of new material written and composed by these outstanding young musicians as well as innovative arrangements of traditional tunes – supported by Audiences will be treated to a mix of new Project Musical Director, Anna Massie - one of Scotland’s foremost guitarists well known for her work with the likes of Blazin’ Fiddles. Anna was a former winner of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award back in 2003 and toured with the TMSA Young Trad Tour in 2015 as an accompanist.
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TMSA Convener Fiona Campbell said: “The annual TMSA Young Trad Tour and album is always a great opportunity to showcase the rising starts of Scotland’s traditional music scene but this year we also get the bonus of performing a TMSA Young Trad Tour Showcase in London featuring the 2017 and 2018 winners of the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician Of The Year, alongside previous and current finalists at Cecil Sharp and to the All Party Parliamentary Folk Arts Group at the Houses Of Parliament. This is really exciting for the young musicians and I have no doubt the group will act as fantastic ambassadors for both the TMSA and Scotland.” The tour of the 2017 group of young musicians is supported by Creative Scotland, Renfrewshire Council’s Culture, Events & Heritage Fund and Perth & Kinross Creative Communities Fund. Siobhan Anderson, Music Officer at Creative
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Rip It Up: Scottish Popular Music Study Day in conjunction with Edinburgh Music Tours A unique collaboration between the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Music Tours offers secondary school pupils in years 4 to 6 a fascinating insight into popular music in Scotland. Teachers are being given the chance to introduce their pupils to Scottish popular music in an immersive study day uncovering the range of social and cultural influences on artists, songs and musical genres.
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Emma Pollock and Barbara Dickson, a special Museum Lates event with sets from and The Pastels and Sacred Paws, a pop quiz in the Grand Gallery hosted by Phill Jupitus and a record fair.
Meanwhile, associated events include Shamanic, an outdoor visual art/rock crossover in the University of Edinburgh’s Old College featuring An Edinburgh Music Tours' experience which is current and former members of The Rezillos, The available to everyone is "Edinburgh’s Greatest Skids and Goodbye Mr Mackenzie as well as Hits: The Story of the Capital’s Music" which screenings at the Filmhouse of Grant McPhee’s Then they will join Edinburgh Music Tours' for a runs until 25 November - this has been timed to acclaimed music documentaries Big Gold Dream walk around the Old Town tracing the artists, coincide with the museum's 'Rip It Up: The Story and Teenage Superstars. venues and gigs that have shaped the sound of of Scottish Pop' exhibition. You'll have an Singer and actress Clare Grogan said: “I the city over previous decades. Journalists and entertaining and informative guided walking tour have been in Scotland a lot through the summer musicians with long experience of Edinburgh's telling the story of the musicians who have and its been fab to bump in to so many people music scene will lead this part of the study day. stayed, played and made music in Edinburgh. that have already visited the exhibition and Tours run every Saturday at 1-2.30pm and 3pmPupils will also get the opportunity to explore the loved it! I personally can’t wait to take it all in 4.30pm, with tickets costing £14 for adults and University of Edinburgh's world-class displays of again and to share a platform with two people I £12 concessions. To book tickets visit musical instruments at St Cecilia’s Hall, which is hugely admire in Fay Fife and Richard Jobson. www.glasgowmusiccitytours.com/edinburgh Scotland’s oldest concert venue. Here they will We’ll have some stories to tell!” (Visitors who visit the National Museum of meet the curator and find out all about this Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop explores Scotland's exhibition can get a discount on irreplaceable collection. the popular musical culture of the nation over walking tour tickets). Dates for these study days are September 12, more than half a century, from influential indie A further series of events to mark the exhibition 13, 19 and 20; October 3, 4, 10, and 11; and pioneers to global superstars. The exhibition Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop at the November 7, 8, 14 and 15 - and teachers should puts music in the spotlight, featuring archive National Museum of Scotland has been contact the museum on 0131 247 4041 or email footage and new interviews with artists and announced. schools@nms.ac.uk to book. musicians along with iconic costumes, The programme of events at the Museum memorabilia, instruments and props from For other youth groups that are interested in includes panel discussions featuring artists and musicians including The Proclaimers, Shirley seeing the 'Rip It Up' exhibition then a authors including Clare Grogan, Richard Jobson, Manson, Lulu, Midge Ure, Simple Minds, Annie Lennox, Gerry Rafferty, Alex Harvey, Texas, Franz Ferdinand, Young Fathers and more. The majority of the objects on display are on loan to the exhibition by the artists themselves and in many cases have never before been on display. At the museum they will discover the history of Scottish pop music from the 1950s to present day in a special guided tour of the lively 'Rip It Up' exhibition, which is running at the National Museum of Scotland until November.
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Iain Thomson along with long-time friend and musician Marc Duff will release a new album entitled 'No Borders'. 'No Borders' includes eleven new self-penned songs and features multi-instrumentalist Marc Duff, who also produced the album, along with guest musicians Gordon Maclean (bass), John Somerville (accordion), John Saiche (bass) and Hannah Fisher (fiddle, backing vocals). The album is a collection of songs that are both personal and topical but still very much rooted by experiences of life in rural Argyll. Iain is now in the process of emigrating to Sweden and starting a new life and a new language, a process that will surely inspire new songs for the arrest. The main leader of the rebellious crofters was John Macpherson of Glendale.The publicity future and perhaps another CD. created by this led to great support for the Title track No Borders is about what drives folk crofter’s cause and eventually led to the crofting to jump on a boat run by money driven people act that gave crofters security of tenure. with no regard for human life. They have no idea what awaits them at the other side of the ocean Winter Winds Blow is inspired by Iain’s main income as a fencing contractor – a job that has but they feel it must be better and safer than what they are leaving behind. The dilemma that taken him to some amazing places. This song tries to encapsulate the beautiful surrounding faces refugees today is also very similar to the landscape and wildlife, the thoughts that go plight of the people during the Highland clearances when they boarded the ships with few through the head when working a lot on your own and just the sheer physicality of the job in possessions to emigrate. sometimes harsh conditions. Other notable songs on the album include The Iain was brought up in Dumfries and started Glendale Martyrs; much of the aforementioned learning the piano at age seven. By the age of Highland clearances took place without much 15 he moved on from the discipline of classical resistance from the crofters. However, in Skye the crofters refused to pay rents and the people piano to take up the guitar and singing. He fought on many occasions with sticks and stones moved to the Isle of Mull in 1986 to run a large hill farm and became known as the "Singing when the factors tried to administer force and
Shepherd" after producing two successful tapes of self-penned songs. In 1996 he left Mull spending seven restless years driving trucks and playing in bars. Due to changing circumstances and an almost magnetic draw he returned to Mull and his rural roots and started a fencing and sheep shearing business. 2010 would see him release the album FIELD OF DREAMS to critical acclaim, an album of 12 selfpenned songs and tunes. Marc Duff is known primarily for co-founding the notable Celtic band Capercaillie with whom he has toured extensively and made many successful recordings. His time spent at the Guildhall School of Music has given him an eclectic taste in music and a distinct style of playing which has kept him in demand as a session musician and a teacher. Since leaving Capercaillie in 1995 to pursue his own career, he has worked with many prominent artists, playing low D whistle, Bodhran, bouzouki and wind synthesizer and now with the uilleann pipes bringing a whole new dimension. Marc has performed and recorded with an eclectic array of artists from many different musical genres including Def Shepherd, Fish, Iain Morrison, Dick Gaughan, Billy Bragg, Wolfstone and as a soloist with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performing music for the BBC series A History of Scotland. Notably Marc was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2008 Scottish Trad Music Awards. As well as being a very accomplished musician Marc has proved to be a very talented producer.
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Cryptic presents ..... From when I wake with Kathryn Joseph and Josh Armstrong tour dates 13-19 Sept :: tickets @ www.cryptic.org.uk
The world premiere of the new staged performance by SAY Award winner Kathryn Joseph will tour UK from 13 September. The album launch tour of Joseph's hotlyanticipated second album 'From when I wake the want is', released via Rock Action Records in August, features direction from Josh Armstrong with body architecture by Markéta Kratochvílová, design by James Johnson & lighting design by Nich Smith. Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Kathryn Joseph will collaborate with acclaimed Glasgow-based company Cryptic in a poignantly staged, live performance of her new album, From When I Wake The Want Is. Following Joseph’s phenomenal success with her debut, the 2015 Scottish Album of the Yearwinning bones you have thrown me and blood I’ve spilled, From when I wake is an intimate and raw portrait of Joseph’s secret world, the music, produced by Marcus Mackay, is visualised by the intimate and provocatively expressive designs of Czech body architect, Markéta Kratochvílová, set by James Johnson and lighting by Nich Smith, with direction by Josh Armstrong. The tour opens Within each of us, lies dormant passion and memories secreted away in the depths of our at Tramway, Glasgow on 13 September before DNA. These ineffable secrecies inscribe our bones visiting Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth and London.
with intricate etchings never to be seen. Through this visualised concert, Kathryn explores what happens when these etchings awake and painfully break through the tender flesh which held them tightly hidden. A heart-felt and poignant autobiography flows effortlessly through Kathryn's composition amidst innards and armour; refracted glimpses of flesh and fluids. From when I wake, acts as a marking of the moment before and after our secrets break. “Like watching an exposed photograph slowly come into focus it's an intense return, building to a dynamic, compelling conclusion.” Clash Magazine on Joseph’s new single. “By turns mournful and powerful, with the folksy warmth of Joseph’s harmonium and the otherworldly perfection of Joseph’s distinctive tone” The Scotsman ****
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Niteworks :: album - ‘Air Fàir an Là’ release date :: out now @ www.niteworksband.bandcamp.com
‘Air Fàir an Là’ is the second album by Niteworks and the follow up to Niteworks critically acclaimed debut album, ‘NW’. The album takes its name, which translates from Gaelic to ‘at dawn of day’, from the album’s lead single which features a song composed by Màiri nighean Alasdair Ruaidh, a poet that lived on the Isle of Skye during the 17th Century. The band felt this title appropriately reflects the point where they are on their musical journey; the beginning of something new, different and unknown, with yet more potential to be seized and explored. Niteworks vision with Air Fàir an Là was to produce a record that blurs the lines between Scottish traditional music and contemporary electronica, by bringing together elements of Gaelic and Scottish folk song, traditional tunes and melodies, all melded together with cutting edge electronica.
like a collection of tracks, and we’re now excited for people to hear the results”.
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Morrison, traditional string ensemble Kinnaris Quintet and up-and-coming band of three of Scotland’s finest Gaelic singers SIAN, who feature on the lead single. The album also features Ellen MacDonald, winner of the 2016 Gaelic singer of the year at the MG Alba Scots Having previously self-produced all their Trad music awards, whose contribution on Air material, Niteworks have changed tack for this Fàir an Là, marks the first time she has recorded new album, and have called upon acclaimed with the band despite having performed live on techno producer Alex Menzies (Alex Smoke) to oversee the album’s production. The band, being numerous occasions. fans of his solo productions, approached Alex Keen to ensure the entire package reflects the despite him having limited experience of working high-quality standards of the band, the album with a band or experience of Scottish traditional features stunning photography from acclaimed music. The aim of this was to bring a whole new landscape photographer, Dougie Cunningham of way of thinking and approach to Niteworks’ Leading Lines. The front and inside album covers sound, and has resulted in the perfect features an illuminated Niteworks logo in combination to bring Niteworks to a new, more locations around the Isle of Skye, creating a diverse audience. dramatic backdrop to the Niteworks brand. In keeping with the band’s previous work, Air Innes Strachan of Niteworks said, “working Fàir an Là contains many high-profile with a producer has something we’ve wanted to collaborations including with Julie Fowlis, one of do for a long time, and to get the opportunity to the most successful and high-profile Gaelic do this with someone as high profile as Alex is musicians of all time. Other collaborators include absolutely amazing. Alex brought the whole Lewis born singer and multi-instrumentalist Iain album together in a way that doesn’t just sound
Alex Menzies said, “having never worked with a band before, or had many dealings with traditional music, I was not the obvious choice for Niteworks to work with. As it turned out, it was a chance to think without preconceptions and work outside my comfort zone. As the band are all accomplished musicians and producers already, I was really just there to add noise and make things messier. I gained a lot from the experience and really enjoyed working with the band. I have a genuine new regard for traditional music, and this may well see further exploration.” Iain Morrison said 'I've been a fan of Niteworks so it was really lovely to be asked to collaborate on their new record. They are grounded in their roots but they're also pushing into new ground so it's going to be exciting to see where they go with it. Just a great band'. Air Fàir an Là feat. SIAN, is the first release from Niteworks second album, of the same name, it has a supporting video by up-and-coming Scottish film maker Dòl Eoin MacKinnon.
GIGnotes ..... 15 September - Album Launch @ Thousand Island, London // 22 September Skye Live, Portree // 5 October - Feis na Mara, Mallaig Air Fàir an Là is available for now from Niteworks bandcamp, and also for purchase, download and to stream across all major platform @ iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.
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Trookers :: album - 'The Temporary' release date :: out now @ www.trookers.co.uk Say hi to melodic pop-rock quartet Trookers and their debut album 'The Temporary' - homegrown in Shetland and bringing warmth to the harsh climate of UK’s most northerly island.
for some delectable harmonies, or Seashells for a not obvious when you listen to it. A dose of beautiful Scottish folk. lot of the songs Then there’s the likes of Hand Grenade, a peppy came to be when rumination on the end of the world, or album Robert and I were closer Sister Sister, which crashes and swells to in our mid-twenties a haunting finale. and there’s This is for fans of: fun times, good times, even A supergroup of sorts of some of Shetland’s most definitely a current better times, pop, folk, rock, life, the universe, favourite bands, including The Revellers and First running through the everything. Trookers have been making the easy Foot Soldiers, Trookers are here to grab your songs that relate to way look awkward since 2012, when they were attention - and never let go. that time of life. just a duo. Chris Thomson (guitar/vocals/keyboard/ “Loss is a theme - loss of childhood, innocence, Years in the making, The Temporary features 11 producer/tea drinker) said: “I’m delighted to vitality, love - it’s bubbling under the surface of a songs brimming with succulent harmonies, finally get it out there for folks to hear. It’s lot of the songs, hopefully giving the music an catchy melodies and big choruses. hardly a pint of Guinness, but I hope folk that edge when it is at its lightest.” From the Beatles-speckled pizzazz of the title give it a listen enjoy it. The Temporary was mastered by Denis track to the infectious chorus of the upbeat “I think it is quite a dark album lyrically, but it’s Blackham, who has worked with everyone from Minute Steak, there’s something for all. Try Birds David Bowie and Thin Lizzy to The Who and Led Zeppelin. The Temporary is released digitally and physically the day after a support slot with US act The Lone Bellow in Lerwick. “Quirky pop done right…say hello to your new ear worm. I challenge you not to have a smile on your face” - BBC Social’s Claire Lim “Belle and Sebastian meets Haircut 100” Scottish radio DJ Tom Morton
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download TANNAHILL WEAVERS Òrach
album / cd Release Date: 31 August The Tannahill Weavers are celebrating their Golden Anniversary with the release of their eighteenth album, ÒRACH (“golden” in Gaelic) out 31 August on Compass Records. With ÒRACH (The Golden Anniversary Album), the current line-up of Roy Gullane, Phil Smillie, John Martin and Lorne MacDougall, have brought together colleagues and members past and present to record an album of all new material – traditional and contemporary songs and sets of tunes in the Tannie’s distinctive style. The physical album contains photos as well as a glossary to understand the traditional songs and extensive liner notes for each song detailing its origin and performers. Listen/Watch: www.tannahillweavers.com/listenandwatch.htm Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com Live dates: www.tannahillweavers.com/gigs.htm www.tannahillweavers.com www.facebook.com/tannahillweavers
JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE GEORGE DUFF JBiA II
album cd / download / stream (vinyl in 2019) Release Date: 15 September Eleven tracks of full fat, calorie-laden, whipped up funk 'n' soul - James Brown Is Annie's new album sees the Edinburgh-based sextet hook up with producer, Average White Band legend, Hamish Stuart. Imagine AWB tearing down the A9 in a Ford Torino with James Brown strapped to the roofrack, Steely Dan blasting from the car stereo. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/jbia www.jbia.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com Available from: www.jbia.co.uk www.jbia.bandcamp.com CODA Music, Edinburgh Live dates: www.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness www.jbia.co.uk www.twitter.com/JBisAnnie www.facebook.com/Earls.Of.Caithness
The Collier Laddie album cd Release Date: Out Now
George Duff is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest singers and interpreters of traditional Scots songs. After a lifetime’s singing, this is his debut solo recording. This is old style Scottish singing, beautifully performed, and as profound as the mine shafts sunk into the coalblack spaces which deeply influence the singing of George Duff, “The Collier Laddie” himself. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFQiQAKt_EQ www.facebook.com/thecollierladdie/ Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com Live dates: www.facebook.com/thecollierladdie/ www.facebook.com/thecollierladdie/
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SAOR PATROL EDDI READER
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Battle of Kings
album cd Release Date: Out Now
‘Battle of Kings’ is the mighty new album from Celtic Rock band, Soar Patrol. It focuses on Scotland’s wars of independence during the reign of Robert the Bruce from 1306-1329 fighting against the English kings, Edward I and later, Edward II. Soar Patrol have written and produced a rousing album that rocks its way through history with driving triple drums, electric guitars and bagpipes.
Cavalier
album cd / download / stream Release Date: 29 September
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Eddi Reader has announced her brand new studio album ‘Cavalier’ will be released worldwide on 28 September by Reveal Records. Featuring sixteen songs, including recently performed live favourites Wonderful, My Favourite Dress, Starlight, Meg O’ The Glen and Maiden’s Lament the new album was recorded and produced in Glasgow by Eddi Reader and John Douglas. Cavalier is a new creative peak in an already prestigious career, just under an hour of new music, incorporating both contemporary and traditional songs.
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album cd / download Release Date: 16 February Southern Wind is the new album (his seventh solo) from the man Irvine Welsh describes as “Scotland’s most engaging and haunting singer songwriter”. Recorded in Nashville, with producer Neilson Hubbard, and a host of superb musicians, including award-winning guitarist Will Kimbrough. It has a distinctive swampy, southern rock, soulful groove, but it's also deeply rooted in Dean’s home country. Celtic spirit, country soul. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/fzJo0yQIEUs Available from: Direct from record company (At the Helm) www.atthehelmrecords.bigcartel.com Downloads - http://smarturl.it/SouthernWind And all good record shops! Live dates: www.deanowens.com/live www.deanowens.com www.twitter.com/deanowens1 www.facebook.com/deanowensmusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download BEINN LEE
JOHN GRAHAM & JIM JACK
LINSEY AITKEN & KEN CAMPBELL Shore To Shore
Osgarra
Sae Will We Yet
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The debut album by Beinn Lee, OSGARRA, is a product of five years of playing, writing and arranging music, as well as bringing together a strong traditional sense of tune with modern backing to create a new and fresh sound to West Coast traditional music. OSGARRA showcases a selection of tunes and songs written and arranged by the band in both Gaelic and English alongside tunes from some of Scotland’s foremost contemporary composers of traditional music, giving a musical landscape from reflective songs to driving dance beats. Formed in 2013, Beinn Lee are rooted in the West Coast style of traditional music.
John Graham and Jim Jack’s debut album features an eclectic mix of many of the favourite songs from their live act with contributions from some of the most talented contemporary songwriters from Scotland and further afield. Graeme Miles’ haunting ‘Eldorado’ hints at a life of missed opportunities while Iain Ingram’s ‘Calton Rose’ and ‘Braes o’ Appin’ are love songs in the Scottish tradition and Steven Clark’s ‘Coming Home’ talks of the plight of the many refugees cast adrift in the world today. Jim King’s ‘West Coast Days’ and ‘Home To The Kyles’ from the pen of Duncan McCrone and Celly Paterson evoke memories of summer days on the Clyde Coast. From earlier days of the folk revival come Ewan MacColl’s ‘Manchester Rambler’ and Matt McGinn’s enigmatic ‘Magic Shadow Show’. John and Jim’s love of Americana is also represented in the rollicking ‘Truck Driving Man’. John and Jim’s act recalls much of the spirit of the folk clubs in the 60s and 70s with plenty of chorus singing and a fair measure of humour thrown in.
This is our second CD as a duo, with a mixture of new songs and instrumentals, many focussing on our Scottish connections around the world, each with a story, and most of all about people and histories of the past and present. Fortunately, people seem to really like what we do, and ask what kind of music we perform. The answer is not one genre or another, but a blending of everyone and everything we have met along the way. A coming together of both our musical journeys, combined into one together, with elements of our respective musical backgrounds in Celtic, Classical, Traditional, Contemporary Music and all else. But most of all our music is about people, and all those who have influenced us and inspired us along the way.
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DAVE ARCARI DOUGIE MacLEAN
Bare Knuckle
The Live EP
album / cd Release Date: 1 December Chris Stout & Catriona McKay are delighted to announce the release of their long awaited duo album ‘Bare Knuckle’. The music is almost entirely self penned especially for this recording. It’s a fresh new sound for this duo who have now been performing and recording all over the world for 20 years. Having recorded several albums in collaboration with other artists in recent years, it is actually a staggering 7 years since this awe inspiring pair released their last duo album. The critically acclaimed White Nights. ‘We are so proud of this new album ‘Bare Knuckle. Its a huge development for us and we can’t wait to perform it live!’ Listen/Watch: www.facebook.com/pg/mckaystout/videos Available from: Coda Music, Edinburgh www.chrisstout.bandzoogle.com/store Live dates: www.mckaystoutmusic.co.uk/gigs/ www.mckaystoutmusic.co.uk www.twitter.com/mckaystout www.facebook.com/mckaystout
New Tomorrow album :: cd Release Date: Out Now
New Tomorrow is the new studio album by leading singer–songwriter Dougie MacLean; written, recorded and produced with his son Jamie MacLean. It combines a few songs which have already proved popular at his recent concerts along with a selection of brand new songs. The album is beautifully curated and includes the title track New Tomorrow, one of his most popular concert songs The Shadow of the Mountain and Wild and Windy Night, which features choruses recorded at Woodford Festival in Australia and at MacLean’s own much-loved Perthshire Amber Festival. Listen/Watch: www.dougiemaclean.com Available from: www.dougiemaclean.com/index.php/shop Live dates: www.dougiemaclean.com/index.php/tour-dates www.dougiemaclean.com
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EP download / stream Release Date: out now Four live tracks trailing Dave Arcari’s forthcoming Live at Memorial Hall album which is released on 1 September on double 180g coloured vinyl, special edition digipak CD and download/ streaming formats. These tracks do not feature on the vinyl or CD format releases and are exclusive to this digital EP. Listen/Watch: One Side Blind: https://youtu.be/z_QO0F_Dnw0 Stagolee: https://youtu.be/z_QO0F_Dnw0 Available from: FREE via https://davearcari.com/free-download-live-ep/ or paid from:
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download JAMIE MACDONALD & CHRISTIAN GAMAUF The Pipe Slang
JON BUDWORTH
THE FIRRENES
We All Share The Same Sky
Time and Place/Destitution Row
The musical partnership of the Scottish pipes and fiddle is one that is quintessentially and historically Hebridean. Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf have taken this format and incorporated influences from places such as Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia and Asturias in the north of Spain, putting their own stamp on the music. Jamie and Christian met while living and studying on the Isles of Uist and began playing together at local concerts and events. After travelling to Asturias on a musical and cultural exchange project, along with performances at Ceòl on the Croft, Celtic Connections and Celtic Colours Festivals, the duo started working on their debut album, The Pipe Slang. The album features the traditional music of the Hebrides and includes songs from the Isle of Tiree as well as self-penned material and tunes from further afield.
Jon Budworth is a singer/songwriter originally from Lancashire but now very much an honorary Yorkshireman living in the bustling market town of Otley. Jon is a relative late-comer to the wonderful world of folk and acoustic music, having spent many years cast adrift in the dark and seedy underbelly of rock’n’roll. Jon changed musical direction in 2010 after happening upon a Youtube video of Richard Thompson playing his beautiful and evocative song Beeswing. There has been no looking back ever since! Jon cites his influences, amongst others, as John Renbourn, Nic Jones and, of course, Richard Thompson.
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ULTRAS
single (Double A Side) cd / 10" vinyl Release Date: Out Now
Recorded at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh, this twotrack single captures the songs 'Time and Place' and 'Destitution Row' in new arrangements written especially for this release. The first cut has an earlyseventies, American rock feel and speaks of a special and unique moment in life, while the second number incorporates a horn section and choral backing, reflecting on aspects of life in today's UK. Listen/Watch: www.julianwagstaff.com/thefirrenes/ Available from: iTunes + Spotify www.TheFirrenes.com Live dates: www.julianwagstaff.com/thefirrenes/ www.TheFirrenes.com www.facebook.com/thefirrenes www.twitter.com/thefirrenes
LOU McLEAN ALEX TRONIC featuring SHUNA LOVELLE
Ultras
Good Morning Easter Road
album vinyl / download / stream Release Date: out now With 6 producers and 9 musicians across 12 tracks, ULTRAS is the brainchild of songwriter Gav Prentice, formerly of euphoric pop duo Over the Wall. Describing the project as "violent pop for the patronised", ULTRAS combines elements of rock, electronica, folk, and hip-hop, the collaborative nature of the album inspired by the latter genre's sonically chopped-up mixtape culture. Listen/Watch: http://ULTRASband.com as a hub for all of the various sites you can listen. Available from: https://hellothor.bandcamp.com/album/ultras Also available in LP Records and Love Music in Glasgow and VoxBox Music in Edinburgh and to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal et al.
EP cd / download / stream Release Date: 9 June
Brave About It EP download Release Date: 10 July
Brave About It is the new ep from Alex Tronic which features Shuna Lovelle. It is currently on rotation on Chill FM with radio support from DJs such as Jamie Porteous at Ibiza Global and Jim Gellatly at Amazing Radio Listen/Watch: www.alextronicrecords.co.uk
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‘Good Morning Easter Road’ is the 2nd EP from Scottish musician Lou Mclean. This record is a peek into Mclean’s life, expressed through witty storytelling in her inimitable riot grrrl pop style. "a gem of the Scottish underground scene" Tenement TV * * * * - The Skinny Listen/Watch: www.facebook.com/loumcleanmusic/ https://loumcleanmusic.bandcamp.com/releases https://m.soundcloud.com/lou-mclou www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nAwTQeml_4 Available from: https://loumcleanmusic.bandcamp.com/releases The Scottish Design Exchange Tempo Tea Bar, Edinburgh ITunes, Deezer, Amazon Live dates: www.facebook.com/pg/loumcleanmusic www.facebook.com/loumcleanmusic https://twitter.com/LouMcleanMusic https://loumcleanmusic.bandcamp.com/
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PONS AELIUS
BOB LESLIE
Favourite Pleasures
Captain Glen's Comfort
Land and Sea
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Captain Glen’s Comfort is the much awaited debut album from one of the folk scene’s fastest rising bands, GUN’s seventh studio album, ‘Favourite Pleasures‘ – out Pons Aelius. Due out on September the 8th, the album on September 15th – stands proudly alongside the very showcases the sextet’s expansive sound and unique best of their work. The band will be showcasing tracks approach to the traditional music of Britain and beyond; from the album in 3 live dates in December. Informed from fiery bagpipe jigs to tender mandolin fronted by a back-to-basics approach tempered by an innate soundscapes, and everything in between. Since winning sense for melody, the record was made in the band’s a prestigious Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award in own Morse Code studios in Paisley. It’s an album that their early days, Pons Aelius have spent the last two dances on a knife-edge, one that can turn on a single years tirelessly honing their sound on stages both at note from the raw pain of emotions hitting the rocks, to home and abroad, quickly earning themselves a an unbridled celebration of hedonism. reputation as one of the most exciting new names on the circuit. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/gunofficialuk Listen/Watch: www.ponsaeliusmusic.com/videos Available from: Available from: https://gun.tmstor.es/ www.birnamcdshop.com Live dates: www.gunofficial.co.uk/tour-dates/ www.gunofficial.co.uk https://twitter.com/gunofficialuk www.facebook.com/gunOfficialUK
Live dates: www.ponsaeliusmusic.com/gigs www.ponsaeliusmusic.com www.facebook.com/ponsaeliusmusic https://twitter.com/ponsaeliusmusic
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After many years as a well-known face on the band circuit, Bob Leslie’s re-invention of himself as an acoustic performer resulted in two well-received Americana CDs - In a Different World (2010) and Fat Cat (2011) - and a re-launch onto the folk circuit. There, his highly-crafted songs - some serious, some very funny indeed - had audiences showing lively appreciation. However, more and more, Bob found himself drawn to the challenge of writing in a more traditional Scottish vein - a medium, as it turned out, ideal for a musical storyteller. Land and Sea is the result: twelve narrative songs, their subjects ranging from the Highland Clearances to a Stromness witch who told Walter Scott a few tales. Bob is accompanied by some of the brightest talents on the Scottish folk scene. Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.bobleslie.scot
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EUGENE TWIST NORRIE McCULLOCH
Dark Alley
The Stuntman
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With a lyrical arena boasting whistleblowers, extraterrestrials and self-cannibalisation, Eugene Twist's highly anticipated second album arrives with one mission: to let the storyteller run riot inside the song. From spat-out surrealism to politicised anthems and mystical ballads, 'The Stuntman' is the latest from the unbounded imagination of Eugene Twist.
Bare Along The Branches album cd / vinyl (tbc) / download / stream Release Date: 24 February
Listen/Watch: https://eugenetwist.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/yooteeyoob https://spoti.fi/2iut838
Norrie McCulloch’s third full-length album in as many years effortlessly merges folk, country, americana and indie genres. Recorded live to analogue tape with regular collaborators: Dave McGowan (Teenage Fanclub), Stuart Kidd and Marco Rea (The Wellgreen), Iain Thompson (Bella Hardy band) and Iain Sloan (Wynntown Marshals) this is his most accomplished collection of songs to date.
Available from: http://bit.ly/et-album http://apple.co/2iYEoWy www.eugenetwist.bandcamp.com
Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/norriemcculloch www.norriemcculloch.bandcamp.com www.norriemcculloch.com/music--video
www.eugenetwist.co.uk www.facebook.com/eugenetwistmusic www.twitter.com/EugeneTwist
Available from: www.norriemcculloch.bandcamp.com www.norriemcculloch.com/shop (and most good independent record stores) www. norriemcculloch.com
www. facebook.com/norriemccullochmusic
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album cd / download / stream Release Date: 1 June
The Tripwire DC sound is a colourful blend of Punky/Reggae & Rock with a bit of Ska lobbed in. Energetic male and female vocals are complimented with blistering guitar and a driving rhythm section. Reggae nods are nodded towards mid-70’s London, punk to ‘77 & rock horns are lifted skywards to the Rainbow. Listen/Watch: spotify @ http://spoti.fi/2rSRGr6 www.soundcloud.com/user-972139164 Available from: iTunes Google Play @ http://bit.ly/2rjb8OW Amazon @ http://amzn.to/2rj5oEQ Live dates: www.tripwiredc.co.uk/gigs www.tripwiredc.co.uk www.facebook.com/TRIPWIREDC
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download PAUL ANDERSON
AULD NEW HEIDS
ANDREW TAYLOR
The High Summit
AULD NEW HEIDS - Volume 1
From the Outside Looking In
Paul Anderson from Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s finest traditional fiddle players and The High Summit is his third album of self penned music and song. Like The Singing Land and Land of the Standing Stones before it, The High Summit celebrates the history, landscape and people of Paul’s beautiful North-East homeland. Joining Paul on The High Summit are a group of exceptional artists, highly respected in their own right and adding their own touch of magic to the album. Shona Donaldson on vocals (Scots Singer of the Year 2009 and first female winner of the Bothy Ballad Champion of Champions), Tony McManus on guitar (worldrenowned Scottish guitarist now based in Canada), Malcolm Jones on guitar and accordion (Runrig), Ale Carr on Cittern (Dreamer’s Circus), Ali Napier on keyboards (Miami Vince and former member of the Dougie MacLean Band) and James Gorgon on percussion (Albany show band and The Cutting Edge).
This is the first solo recording from the front man, songwriter and producer of Scottish alt.country, powerpop band, Dropkick. These songs were written at This album embraces all that was great about the various points in the last 15 years and draw upon a golden days of the scottish folk scene in the 1960s/70s. variety of influences, mixing pop, alternative rock and It is a catalogue of some of the best and most popular Americana. The album was recorded in Dropkick’s songs of the time written by folk legends such as Ewan Edinburgh studio with all instruments and vocals being MacColl, Alex Campbell, Hamish Henderson, Matt performed and recorded by Andrew. McGinn, Archie Fisher, Jim McLean and Mary Brookesbank. Listen/Watch: https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com/ Also Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott have a song www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_f58_l7S3k each on the album. A quartet of four of Scotland’s most www.rockindiana.com experienced performers brings together the vocal Available from: talents of brothers IAN and FRASER BRUCE along with https://dropkickmusic.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-outside-looking-in the exceptional musical skills of PETE CLARK on fiddle All usual download and streaming sites (amazon / and GREGOR LOWREY on accordion. It has to be said Spotify / apple music / itunes / deezer etc…) that IAN BRUCE is pretty efficient on guitar, to complete Live dates: the instrumental section. Short acoustic set at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, near Inverness 5 Aug + possible Spanish dates later Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.dropkickmusic.co.uk
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Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/WXXTHyWfZwo Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com
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RAB NOAKES
PYRO JENNY STURGEON
The Treatment Tapes
Forget The Silver Lining EP cd / download / stream Release Date: 28 April
Debut EP from PYRO featuring their 1st and 2nd single Money and Green and their latest single Sandpaper Throat. This EP shows the diversity of PYRO’s songs from the massive Green to the more melodic Sandpaper Throat Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/pyromusicband http://bit.ly/2riQjTc Available from: iTunes, spotify etc…. Live dates: Friday 19 May – Stramash Edinburgh – Yellow Movement Friday – Free entry – over 18s Friday 16 June – Sneaky Petes Edinburgh – 7pm - £6 entry – Over 14s www.officialpyro.com www.facebook.com/pyromusicband www.twitter.com/pyromusicband
The Wren and The Salt Air album cd / download / stream Release Date: 17 February
‘The Wren And The Salt Air’ is a collection of songs and tunes by acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Jenny Sturgeon. It was written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Scottish archipelago of St Kilda becoming a World Heritage Site for its natural features. 'Musically superb, absolutely fascinating and utterly charming' Shire Folk. Listen/Watch: https://jennysturgeon.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/jenny-sturgeon/the-wren-and-the-salt-air
hwww.youtube.com/watch?v=pUOm9_Gd0zI Available from: https://jennysturgeon.bandcamp.com
EP cd / download Release Date: 20 January
In January 2015, Rab Noakes was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. Thirty radiotherapy sessions ensued. The post-treatment recovery included singing and, of course, writing songs. Six of those songs are on Rab’s new record. There’s no self-pity though, here you’ll find defiance, resilience, love, support and, hopefully, wit. Listen/Watch: www.rabnoakes.com/shop Available from: www.rabnoakes.com and all good online and high street stores www.rabnoakes.com https://twitter.com/rabnoakes
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download ADRIANA SPINA Let Out The Dark
album cd / vinyl / download Release Date: Release Date: Out Now
WE CAME FROM WOLVES EVERING
The Peak Beneath the Sea
single / stream Release Date: Out Now via Struck Dum Records.
Beyond Oceans
EP (+single 'Driftwood' / download / stream Release Date: Release Date: Out Now We Came From Wolves latest single The Peak Beneath Beyond Oceans is the second EP release from Evering, out on the 21st April 2017. This collection of four songs The Sea is a bold, emotive alt rock track that sees the Adriana Spina’s second album, released almost six years Scottish four-piece bare their heart on their sleeves. grew out of the reality of being adrift in the aftermath after her first, is more raw and guitar-driven that its The track is due for release on 5th May 2017 via Struck of the exit from a relationship. The EP songs, title and predecessor. Let Out The Dark features Ross cover art all capture a theme similar to the mindset held Dum Records. The band’s previous single, Places McFarlane (Texas, The Proclaimers) on drums, and at that time: Keep making a concious effort to avoid Unfamiliar, addressed mental health issues such as comprises of ten songs which touch on themes from dwelling on the bad bits and instead, persevere, point depression and anxiety, which some of the band have lost love and infidelity to atheism and the refugee crisis. experienced. However, The Peak Beneath The Sea yourself in a good direction and keep going until you get to where you want to be. turns a corner as the band look towards the future, Listen/Watch: finding a away to live with these issues. Listen/Watch: www.adrianaspina.com/music https://soundcloud.com/everingmusic Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/adspina https://www.youtube.com/user/Everingmusic Links from 5 May www.adrianaspina.bandcamp.com https://evering.bandcamp.com Available from: single @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUILVVs9fc Available from: www.wecamefromwolves.bandcamp.com www.adrianaspina.com/shop www.struckdumrecords.bandcamp.com Available from: www.adrianaspina.bandcamp.com & iTunes/Spotify etc https://evering.bandcamp.com Also available via iTunes and all other popular download Live dates: Live Dates: sites from 24 March http://wecamefromwolves.co.uk/ www.everingmusic.com/live www.adrianaspina.com www.facebook.com/wecamefromwolves www.everingmusic.com www.facebook.com/adrianaspinamusic https://twitter.com/WCFWmusic www.facebook.com/everingmusic www.twitter.com/adrianamusic www.youtube.com/wcfwtv https://twitter.com/everingmusic
VERSE METRICS
DANNY MORTIMER PYRO
Out Of The Blue EP cd / download / stream Release Date: Out Now
Guitar-Based Melodic Rock Music from the North East Of Scotland. Solid, chunky riffs with harmonised leads with rolling bass lines and on point drums. FFO Jimmy Eat World, Ash, Green Day and Lifehouse. Singles "Stay With Me" and "Waiting" taken from "Out Of The Blue" EP. Listen/Watch: http://bit.ly/dm-waiting http://bit.ly/dm-staywithme http://bit.ly/dm-outoftheblue Available from: iTunes, Spotify, Amazon MP3, Google Play, Deezer etc. CD @ www.dannymortimer.co.uk www.dannymortimer.co.uk https://twitter.com/d_mortimermusic www.facebook.com/dannymortimermusic
Money
single download / stream Release Date: Out Now
Debut video single from Alternative Rock duo PYRO. These 17 year old lads from Bathgate produce a wall of sound that you would expect from a 5 piece band. Connor leads on vocals from behind the drums while Cameron uses one guitar and few friends he calls pedals. A blend of Royal Blood and Foo Fighters. Listen/Watch: YouTube: http://bit.ly/2hBB8My https://soundcloud.com/pyromusicband Available from: itunes Spotify cdBaby apple music www.facebook.com/pyromusicband https://twitter.com/pyromusicband Email: emailpyromusic@gmail.com
We’ll Be Listening and Remembering Until We’re Old and Unsteady EP vinyl / download / stream Release Date: 2 December
'We’ll Be Listening and Remembering Until We’re Old and Unsteady’ is the third EP from Glasgow’s Verse Metrics, a groove-driven 4 piece band with a knack for writing twisty, turny alternative rock songs. Expect post-rock instrumentation with nontraditional song structures; and math-rock subtleties as a bed for Bob Dick’s introspective and often cryptic lyrics. Listen/Watch: http://soundcloud.com/versemetrics http://versemetrics.bandcamp.com http://youtube.com/versemetrics Available from: Vinyl - http://bit.ly/metricsvinyl Download - http://bit.ly/listeningdl iTunes - http://apple.co/2i59smR www.versemetrics.com www.facebook.com/versemetrics http://twitter.com/versemetrics
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download LISA KOWALSKI
THULA BORAH
Free Spirits
Near Life Experience
EP cd / download Release Date: Release Date: Out Now
Debut EP by 17 year old singer songwriter from Paisley funded by Paisley 2021 City of Culture bid and including four specially selected songs which reflect Lisa's personal and musical journey to date. Lyrics and melodies to express feelings, responses and reactions to people and places encountered. Listen/Watch: www.facebook.com/pg/lisakowalskimusic/videos/
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Putting down a marker for all rock bands in 2017, Thula Borah have produced one of the best records you're likely to hear all year, creating a sound that defies any one genre; switching seamlessly from post-rock, posthardcore and dream-pop to grunge, indie-rock and emo. Indeed, Thula Borah have taken post-hardcore sensibilities and fuzzed out, meaty riffs and amalgamated them with catchy hooks that demand your attention. Listen/Watch: https://thulaborah.bandcamp.com
Available from: Available on Spotify, I tunes and all major platforms. CDs from Feel the Groove Records Paisley, New Hellfire Available from: https://thulaborah.bandcamp.com Club Glasgow https://twitter.com/lkowalskimusic www.facebook.com/lisakowalskimusic/
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RACHEL ALICE JOHNSON Name of release
EP cd / download / stream Release Date: Release Date: Out Now Since being selected for Creative Scotland's 'Verden Studios Demo Project 15', Rachel Alice Johnson has gone on to perform with her band at such venues as the BBC Scotland Castle Tent and most recently at King Tuts Wah Wah Hit. Inspired by Lana Del Rey, Royal Blood and The Black Keys, her debut EP '2AM' transitions in to a new vibe of sultry rock and toll combined with bass heavy electro-pop. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/rachyjohnson/sets/2am/s-Y3gft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0owY-D14ruo Available from:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id1192424347?app=itunes
www.facebook.com/RachelAliceJohnsonArts www.twitter.com/rachyjohnson www.instagram.com/rachelalicejohnson
THE KATET PETE COUTTS
Soul Preacher
EP cd / download / stream Release Date: 16 December
Gilchrist are an Edinburgh band playing an exciting fusion of rock, funk and soul. They released their debut album ‘Funky Philosophy’ in November 2014 and have recently been working with award winning producer Steve Power. They are to release 4 EPs over the next year starting with the ‘Soul Preacher’ EP which contains 3 tracks mixed by Steve. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/gilchrist-2/soul-preacher https://soundcloud.com/gilchrist-2/river-of-tears https://youtu.be/EDZBPoFI7A8 https://youtu.be/b4fID8urlzE https://youtu.be/CnRZ0R29qoc
Guillotine Northern Sky
album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Northern Sky is the eagerly awaited debut solo album from Aberdeen musician Pete Coutts (mandolin, guitar, vocals). This collection of original Doric songs and tunes draws from the cultural heritage and language of the North-East whilst keeping its roots planted firmly in the contemporary sound of traditional Scottish music. Featuring some of Scotland’s finest musicians including: Ali Hutton (pipes, whistles, guitar), Jonny Hardie (fiddle), Brian McAlpine (accordion), Martin O’Neill (bodhran). The album weaves its way through a rich tapestry of tunes and tales inspired by traditional life in North-East Scotland’s fishing and farming communities
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Guillotine was launched on 10th oct at Summerhall with a massive 19piece line-up including string and brass sextets. This was the only way to do the album justice. Guillotine is the culmination of the band's 8 year weekly residency at Edinburgh's notorious Jazz Bar. This is definitely a huge step up in Mike Kearney's production and writing style. Enjoy! Listen/Watch: https://thekatet.bandcamp.com/ www.youtube.com/user/thekatetband
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Listen/Watch:
Available from: https://thekatet.bandcamp.com/
www.gilchristfunk.com www.facebook.com/gilchristfunk https://twitter.com/GilchristFunk
Available from:
www.thekatet.co.uk www.facebook.com/thekatetband https://twitter.com/thekatetband
https://petecoutts.bandcamp.com/album/northern-sky
https://petecoutts.bandcamp.com/album/northern-sky
https://twitter.com/pete_coutts www.facebook.com/petecouttsmusic
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scotland's new releases ..... album : single : ep / cd : vinyl : download EWAN McLENNAN & GEORGE MONBIOT
TEANNAICH Energised
album cd / download Release Date: Release Date: Out Now
Breaking the Spell of Loneliness
Edinburgh Rock ceilidh band have released their 2nd album Energised. With this album Teannaich has brought their unique band of high energy folk rock ceilidh music from the stage to the studio with 11 great tracks of music which is both great for listening or dancing to.
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A remarkable collaboration between writer George Monbiot and musician Ewan McLennan, seeking to use music and word to open up the issue of loneliness and bring people together. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com https://soundcloud.com
Listen/Watch: www.teannaich.com/media.htm Available from: www.teannaich.com/shop.htm
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www.ewanmclennan.co.uk www.monbiot.com
LOUISE McVEY & CRACKS IN THE CONCRETE Under The Heart album cd / vinyl / download Release Date: Out Now
Glasgow-based two-piece Louise McVey & Cracks in the Concrete, Louise McVey (vocals) and Graeme Miller (sound), met in a basement in 2009. McVey‘s sonorous vocals and Miller’s off kilter musical arrangements create darkly atmospheric, and at times unsettling songs , highlighting their shared passion for dark unexplored musical territory. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com https://soundcloud.com Available from: www.threadsofsound.net/louisemcveycitc/ www.facebook.com/louisemcveyandcracksintheconcrete
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Highlands 7-15 September The programme for this year’s Blas Festival has been launched and revealed an outstanding line up of musicians from Scotland and further afield as well as some exciting opportunities for budding young musicians and composers. nFollowing a Ceòl nam Fèis showcase concert featuring 100 young musicians under the musical direction of Capercaillie’s Donald Shaw at the Spa Pavilion in Strathpeffer on Friday 14 September, Blas will culminate in an enormous concert at the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness on Saturday 15th. www.blas-festival.com
Lammermuir Festival East Lothian 14-23 September
extraordinary talent which also includes theatres to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral. Mogwai Glasvegas, Tracyanne and Danny, Magic Numbers and Mull Historical Society, www.perthshireamber.com as well as a very special tribute to the music of David Bowie by Camille O’Sullivan and Scots Fiddle Festival some of the country’s finest musicians. Edinburgh 16-18 November www.truenorthfestival.co.uk
OCTOBER Glasgow Americana Glasgow 3-7 October
Glasgow Americana has lined up ten gigs featuring overseas and home-based acts for www.scotsfiddlefestival.com this year’s five-day-long festival. The onstage action for the 12th Glasgow Americana will take place at six city venues from October 3-7. Fans will be able to enjoy two gigs on Festival Friday, three on the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Saturday and the Sunday, including a trio of Edinburgh matinee performances, plus two album 31 December launches.
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East Lothian's Lammermuir Festival takes place from 14-23 September, presenting ten days of ‘beautiful music in beautiful places’. Lammermuir Festival won the prestigious RPS Award (the Oscars of the classical Perthshire Amber music world) for ‘Best UK Festival’ last year, The Dougie MacLean Festival and in this its ninth year, presents its most Perthshire ambitious programme yet. 2-4 November
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Aberdeen 20-23 September The festival, which runs from 20-23 September, announced a curated line-up of
Fiddle 2018 is moving to The Pleasance the well-known music and Fringe venue, owned by The University of Edinburgh. It has recently had a £6 million refurbishment, taking its facilities to a new level, with greater accessibility and space options, enabling the Scots Fiddle Festival to take place in one location.
Tickets are now on sale with 10,000 Street Party tickets reserved for Edinburgh residents at discounted price of £20. After a successful Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 18 which saw festival goers snap up all tickets to events across the 3 days, and terrific feedback on the revamped Street Party, Underbelly today announced tickets for this year’s Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will go on sale at 10am on Monday 21 May. Tickets can be bought online or on 0131 510 0395. Recognising the importance of support from those who live in the city, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is discounting 10,000 tickets for EH postcode holders, twice the number of last year. These tickets will be £20.
The Perthshire Amber Festival brings together many musicians and entertainers from different parts of the world. This unique festival shares Dougie’s inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a www.edinburghshogmanay.com variety of wonderful venues from prestigious
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