Album of The Week
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Orcadian musician IVAN DREVER has long considered recording a collection interpreting some of his favourite songs by his favourite artists. And with ‘Covered’ he has done just that, and in real style. The 12 songs here include tracks made famous by the likes of Frankie Miller, Gallagher and Lyle, Tom Waits and U2. Ivan […]
A red-hot blend of songs and tunes make Scots folk trio Skelpt’s debut album ‘Ersten’ a collection to savour. Skelpt – Andrew Gordon (vocals, guitar, bodhran); Euan Johnston (vocals bodhran) and Iain Anderson (fiddle, vocals) – got together in 2023 for this new venture with the aim of creating an energetic set of music suitable […]
This is a glorious album that pays tribute to the artistry of Phil Ochs, hailed as a major singer-songwriter throughout the 60s and into the 70s. He was a contemporary of Bob Dylan, influenced by the likes of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, and was viewed as an influential protest singer – though he […]
The second solo album from Orkney fiddler, LOUISE BICHAN, boasts both traditional tunes and original compositions. It’s a compelling collection that brings new life and personal meaning to existing music as well as showcasing unique work self-penned in recent years. Louise, who’s based in the USA, has completed a degree in performance at the prestigious […]
Multi-instrumentalist and low whistle virtuoso, FRASER FIFIELD continues his series of recordings featuring his ultra-expressive low D whistle playing in trio settings with One Great Circle. This is the tenth album in this remarkably versatile musician’s prolific career. Fraser Fifield Composed with Fifield’s long-time friends, harper Catriona McKay and Shetland fiddler Chris Stout in […]
This album is a cinematic love letter to nature from two exceptional musical talents on the Scottish folk and roots music scene. LAURA-BETH SALTER (Kinnaris Quintet, The Shee) and ALI HUTTON (Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton, Treacherous Orchestra) have come together to create a Scottish soundscape masterpiece with a powerful message at its […]
The Album of the Week this week is Acoustic Heart from Raintown. This is Raintown’s third album, and was launched at Oran Mor on 17th May. Raintown are known for their explosive brand of contemporary Scottish country music, however Acoustic Heart delves into a rich tapestry of acoustic sounds and heartfelt melodies, and showcases a […]
ALLAN TAYLOR, a sterling troubadour who has been writing and performing his distinctive songs for more than 55 years, is in top form on his latest release, The Road Well Travelled. The Brighton-born solo, singer-songwriter’s songs are inspired by the wonderful places he’s seen, the people he’s met and a collection of experiences from life […]
JACK BADCOCK, the frontman, guitarist and a founding member of for award-winning band, Dallahan has released his debut solo album, Cosmography. It came out yesterday, fulfilling a long-held ambition to place his diverse and arresting song writing skills centre stage. A former finalist in the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year, the Glasgow-based […]
Glasgow-based Americana singer/songwriter Emma Jane’s album ‘Grow’ is a 12-track collection steeped in personal meaning and heartfelt connections. She has been writing songs since the age of seven, performing since late 2005 and winning praise as a songwriter with the capability to move the hardest of souls. And Emma’s been described as having one of […]
