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Few songwriters have shaped the landscape of English folk music as profoundly as Nic Jones and few contemporary artists have embraced his legacy with the sensitivity, intelligence and sheer musicality of Sam Carter. Recorded live at Celtic Connections, this album is a glowing tribute to the artist rather than merely a selection of covers. […]
The striking debut album from Scottish retro-pop vocal trio JUNIPER THREE delivers a collection of songs with wistful melodies, catchy hooks, soul-infused rhythms and stunning jazz-inspired harmonies. The trio, known for their exquisite harmonies, have created well-crafted songs, drawn on their own life experiences of love, loss, past and present. Aimee Penman, Laure Hill […]
Tide Lines are in celebratory mood on this album, marking the 10th anniversary of their formation. The four-piece band’s latest is their 5th album and it joyously features spirited and emotional live recordings taken from some of their most memorable gigs throughout Scotland and in London over the past few years to celebrate their special […]
It’s been 60 years since singer/songwriter Allan Taylor left home to busk his way to Sweden to fulfil his dream of being a travelling troubadour – and what an amazing musical journey it’s been. He may have said farewell to a life on the road but he’s still got the stories to tell and […]
This dynamic, all-female, Glasgow-based band thrives on delivering traditional music that clearly reflects their name. In Gaelic Dàna means bold or audacious and everyone can agree these descriptions apply to this exciting album. Each member – Anna Robertson, Eleanor Tout, Laura Penman and Alex Wotherspoon – draws on unique regional influences and dialects as […]
John Cavanagh (Photograph by Audrey Bizouerne) The “Six Of The Best” special guest on Gerry’s Jukebox this week (Wednesday, June 17) is the multi-talented, John Cavanagh. John’s website describes him as ‘variously a broadcaster, voice-over artist, musician, record producer and performer’ though he’s involved in other projects as well. In addition to guaranteed interesting […]
Wave Of The Flood is the musical alter ego of singer-songwriter Lindsay Strachan. Turning forty-five in June last year, Lindsay marked the milestone with her debut album, FortyFive. She launched a year-long project celebrating the 45 rpm single and this involved her releasing a single every month for a year. Lindsay regarded this as […]
Today’s edition of It’s a Quinn Thing features special guests, MEALLAN ahead of their WestFest gig tomorrow (Tuesday, June 9) at The Record Factory. David Nisbet will be chatting to the band about how they came together and they will be introducing tracks from their new EP First Light. This has been a busy […]
This second album from Ayrshire-based singer/songwriter DEBBIE CAMPBELL is a heartfelt collection which, she says, involves “emotional architecture” and “building sentiments as scaffolding for our memories.” It is an intriguing release and Debbie reckons some of the songs may take listeners back to a younger time or make them realise that sometimes the happiness […]
Yorkshire-based acoustic folk duo, Reuben and The Bridge are paired both in life and in music. Reuben Wilkinson on guitar and vocals and Annie Bridget on vocals and fiddle play a blend of self-penned songs and covers of classics embracing warm harmonies, expressive fiddle lines and acoustic guitar for a sound that feels both […]
