Music
Perth Festival prepares to welcome the Black Dyke Band
The most recorded band in the world is coming to Scotland next month. Formed over 150 years ago and hailing from Queensbury, Black Dyke Band has more than 350 recordings and growing every year. In October 2020 the band’s recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1…
Read MoreSinger Jill Jackson set to release new album Yours Aye
Jill Jackson, one of Scotland’s leading singer-songwriters, is set to release her beautifully crafted new album, Yours Aye, on Friday 6 May. This latest record from the acclaimed Americana artist is her most exposing body of work to date and one which showcases her heart-rending vocals and demonstrates the care and sensitivity with which she…
Read MoreMusic and poetry combine at music school spring concert
Writer Alexander McCall Smith made a surprise appearance at the St Mary’s Music School Spring Concert. He read aloud his poem On Calton Hill as a prelude to the premiere performance of the latest composition for the national music school’s Seven Hills Project. Scottish Field columnist Sandy has written a collection of seven poems to…
Read MoreTrad powerhouse Hò-rò have new album on the way
New Moon is the new album from traditional powerhouse Hò-rò. The contemporary trad album, which features delicate ballads and upbeat foot-stomping tunes, will be released on Friday 22 April. The seven-piece band from the Highlands, known for their spellbinding, energetic live performances, have become a force to be reckoned with on the Scottish traditional music…
Read MoreSkye duo Valtos release track with Donnie Munro
Ceòl Dannsa (Feat. Donnie Munro) is the innovative new single from Valtos, set for release this week. The avant-garde electro-trad track comes from their upcoming self-titled debut album and features a Gaelic vocal sample from legendary former Runrig frontman Donnie Munro. Valtos are the Isle of Skye-based pairing of Martyn MacDonald and Daniel Docherty, who…
Read MoreAward-winning pianist launches new album at iconic venues
Award-winning Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie will launch his third album, Forest Floor with concerts at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, on Friday, 8 April, and Ronnie Scott’s in London. The launch will take place on Tuesday, 19 April, when McCreadie and his trio, with David Bowden (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums), will then feature in…
Read MoreScots duo The Eves set to release new single Big Love
Scottish duo The Eves have become one of the UK’s most promising emerging female pop acts in recent years. They are gearing up to release their latest pop smash Big Love on Friday, 1 April. The new single is Marissa Keltie and Caroline Gilmour’s first co-write with Jim Duguid (Paolo Nutini) and Lewis Gardiner (Nick…
Read MoreEddi Reader announces new album of unreleased songs
Light Is In The Horizon Yet is the moving first single from Scottish songstress Eddi Reader’s new album of unreleased songs entitled Light Is In The Horizon. The single will be released on Friday 1 April exclusively at Bandcamp, with a full release to follow later in the year. The song is one of a…
Read MoreSaying a welcome prayer as CHVRCHES return
CHVRCHES bring their Screen Violence tour home to Scotland It has been so long since I stepped through a music venue’s doors. As the stewards scanned my ticket, the usual rush of anticipation passed through my body and I entered the auditorium at the O2 Academy Edinburgh. The lights dimmed, the smoke billowed bringing forth…
Read MoreScots singer Horse releases first single in 6 years
Legendary Scottish singer Horse McDonald is set to return with her first new material in six years with the release of a powerful new single Leaving. The defiant new song spells a spectacular resurgence of Horse’s creativity and musical work and screams of an artist who has found strength and a sense of self. Leaving…
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