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Roseanne Reid’s life has changed a lot in recent times and this is warmly, imaginatively and gently reflected in her gem of a new album, Lawside. It is named after the district of Dundee where most of the songs were written and where she lives with her wife and baby son. “Lawside has influenced every […]
There’s no doubt that Skerryvore have reinvented and reignited Scottish roots music with a modern alt-pop flavour that thrills an ever-expanding multicultural global audience. But developing their sound and approach remains part of their drive – and ‘Tempus’ proves it. This is a bold, vibrant album that the band feels is “epic of melody, […]
Scottish singer/songwriter, Cody Feechan will be joining Andy Hood on The Morning Mix this Friday (May 26). They will be chatting, amongst other things, about Cody’s new single “Home” that is being released that day. Cody, who appeared at the Danny Kyle Open Stage at Celtic Connections earlier this year, has been getting noticed […]
This is the second album from this renowed duo – Élan released on 18th May 2023. Liz caught up with Rachel and was in conversation with her about this stunning new album – all while Ron was on a flight to Barbados Celtic Festival! Take the oldest Scottish instrument, the clarsach (harp), and the newest […]
Beth Malcolm, Scots Singer of the Year, BBC Trad Awards 2022, immaculately delivers folk-inspired material embracing a delicious mix of traditional, modern and self-penned Scots songs. Beth Malcolm, whose 10-track debut showcases her singing and keyboard skills, is a captivating performer with a real zest in her delivery and a warmth in her style. Artists […]
Producer, actor, singer and songwriter Alyson Orr is Ian Oliphant’s guest on the Afternoon Selection this week (Monday, May 8) She will be joining him to talk about a new album called “Coming Home” by Wildflower. Alyson has produced plays, musicals, pantos and tours for singers and comedy performers all over the UK and, as […]
Gnoss have delivered an album all about change. They thought that writing this record about ten different stories with change at their hearts might give them pause to look at the change that’s taken place in their lives over the past two years. Gnoss’ music has changed since the last time as well as they […]
The hugely respected and internationally admired, Peggy Seeger, is Ian Oliphant’s extra special guest on the Lunchtime Selection this week – Wednesday, May 3 from midday. Peggy, a member of the North American musical Seeger family, is a singer of traditional Anglo-American songs, plays six instruments and has recorded 23 solo albums, and participated directly […]
The station’s newest presenter, Ian Kidd, is rarin’ to go with his show, THE CEILIDH KIDD, for the first time this weekend (Sunday, April 30.) He plans to deliver “braw music and fun to get your sausages sizzling” on Sunday mornings. “We’ll have great tunes, singsongs, a chance to learn some Gaelic and the odd […]
Cala are a 6 piece trad band originating from Inverness. The band’s choice of instruments and attention to detail in arranging and writing creates Cala’s unique spin on Scottish trad – a fresh, full, and exciting sound. Since their debut single ‘Causeway’ back in late 2020, the band has had high ambitions going forward. The […]
