Album of The Week

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A five-year wait for Ímar’s third album is over and the result is hugely gratifying. All five band members are now based in Glasgow but they have musical backgrounds encompassing England, Ireland, the Isle of Man and Scotland and on Awakening they flourish with a collection they clearly loved creating. The album’s emphasis is on […]

Matthew Gibb’s debut release is a solid demonstration of what the right mix of dedication and plenty of talent can yield in the tough music business. All The Words I Made For You comprises seven tracks from a young, self-taught, musician who is determined to create special songs. Matthew, who has busked on the streets […]

Flow Country – named after the region of rolling peatland between Caithness and Sutherland in the north of Scotland – is a dynamic collection of traditional Scottish tunes plus a fresh take on some time-honoured material. Westward the Light, a quartet renowned for their combined confidence and undeniable skill on fiddle, viola, piano, and guitar, […]