Sink a Few Drams with The Coaltown Daisies The Whisky Song by The Coaltown Daisies is one of those tunes that makes you smile from start to finish. It gained a lot of positive attention after the accompanying video appeared as a CalMac Culture Music entry and deservedly so. A raucous mix of the band… Continue reading For The Islands They Sing
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Lullaby by Tamzene, the first release from Belladrum Records.
Belladrum Festival has firmly established itself as one of Scotland’s friendliest festivals of the summer. The vibrant mix of strong headliners and up and coming artists appearing against a Highland backdrop makes for one of the more keenly anticipated events on the calendar. Therefore the appearance of new label Belladrum Records, an offshoot of the… Continue reading Lullaby by Tamzene, the first release from Belladrum Records.
Wotjek the Bear – New EP Second Nature
It would be hard not to fall in love with Glasgow four piece Wojtek the Bear after listening to their recently released EP Second Nature. Named after the famous World War 2 soldier bear there is nothing grizzly about this band. Their melodic shimmering sound coupled with some wonderfully perceptive lyrics makes for an instantly… Continue reading Wotjek the Bear – New EP Second Nature
Snippets – Lonnie Donegan, Iona Fyfe and Stuart Adamson
Lonnie Donegan Sixty years ago today Lonnie Donegan was sitting on top of the charts for the first time with his skiffle version of Cumberland Gap. Born Anthony James Donegan in Bridgeton, Glasgow he was to spearhead the do it yourself skiffle movement that was to inspire countless young British groups including the Quarrymen, later… Continue reading Snippets – Lonnie Donegan, Iona Fyfe and Stuart Adamson
Vukovi – A Bright Shining Debut.
It’s been nearly a month now since Vukovi released their self-titled debut album. If you want your rock albums to leave you breathless and gasping for more then Vukovi do not disappoint. There is no gentle introduction, opening track ‘La DI Da’ grabs you by the scruff of the neck and takes you on a… Continue reading Vukovi – A Bright Shining Debut.
Adriana Spina -Let Out The Dark.
The new album by Adriana Spina, Let Out the Dark, was launched just last week. Released on her own Ragged Road label it’s a strong set full of folk tinged Americana served up with style and verve. Things kick off with one of the strongest songs on the album, Home. The thoughtful lyrics are sung… Continue reading Adriana Spina -Let Out The Dark.
Feel the warmth from Campfires in Winter’s debut album.
Released at the end of February, Ischaemia is the first full album from Campfires in Winter. The four piece band, originally from Croy, have been working hard for a few years now to get to this point so it’s good to be able to say their endeavours have been worthwhile. The nine tracks here are… Continue reading Feel the warmth from Campfires in Winter’s debut album.
First Tiger, Dedicated Non-Followers of Fashion.
First Tiger’s debut album, Dedicated, was released in the autumn of 2016. It’s as original a collection of songs as you will hear in any year. You are never really too sure where the band are taking you at times as they continually defy expectations throughout the course of the album. It really is hard to… Continue reading First Tiger, Dedicated Non-Followers of Fashion.
Strata, The Delightful New Album from Siobhan Miller
Released on the 24th of February, Siobhan Miller’s second album, Strata, is a collection of songs which have played a major part in nurturing the singers own musical makeup. It works superbly well. Miller’s unfussy delivery and subtle phrasing adds a freshness to each song, the evolution rather than revolution approach adopted here proving to… Continue reading Strata, The Delightful New Album from Siobhan Miller
Be Charlotte – Damn Good Vibes @The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 19/02/17
What could be better than going to see a live act at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen on a Sunday night? Going to see three live acts of course which is what the crowd at last nights Be Charlotte gig in Aberdeen were served up. Hugh Kelly kicked things off. His low key entrance, a… Continue reading Be Charlotte – Damn Good Vibes @The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 19/02/17
