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22 June : 2015

Scottish Parliament launches 'Holyrood Rocks' - p3

Gleadhraich support Bon Scott AC/DC statue appeal - p4 : 'Live at New Lanark' with 15 acts playing - p12

The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award 2015 has gone to Kathryn Joseph’s album ‘Bones You Have Thrown Me And Blood I’ve Spilled’. The awards ceremony last week was presented by co-hosts Janice Forsyth and Vic Galloway, to an audience of industry insiders, avid music fans and some of Scotland’s best and brightest creative talent who watched as Kathryn emerged as the winner from a fiercely competitive shortlist. Produced by The Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), and now in its fourth year, The SAY Award has grown to become the most prestigious music prize in Scotland. This year’s shortlist served to highlight the very best in Scottish music, spanning a range of genres and audiences. Each shortlisted album wins the artist behind it a £1,000 prize and a one of a kind quilt from Glasgow School of Art graduate Vanessa Hindshaw, with £20,000 going to the ultimate winner.

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Organised by the Scottish Parliament in conjunction with the Scottish Political and Cultural Partnership, the event will involve a wide range of musicians from right across Scotland.

Holyrood Rocks 2015 aims to encourage young people's engagement in the political process, particularly among 16 and 17 year olds, who have been given the right to vote in Scottish Parliamentary and local elections. By showcasing young musical talent whilst relaying the importance of democratic rights and the significance of the right to vote, Holyrood Rocks 2015 hopes to encourage voter engagement in Scotland and beyond.

There will be 8 regional heats during the month of October, in partnership with local authorities and using community spaces and venues, based on the 8 regions of Scotland which elect list MSP’s using the Additional Member System (Central Scotland, Glasgow, Highlands & Islands, Lothian, Mid Scotland and Fife, North East Scotland, South Scotland and West Scotland.) The national final will be held in the Scottish Parliament’s Main Hall on Saturday 31 October, featuring winners from the 8 regional heats handpicked by our judges. These regional and national events will reach thousands of people across Scotland, taking the message across the breadth of the country, and will celebrate Scotland’s local communities, in addition to local spaces, hubs and venues, maximising use in the community and encouraging local residents to take part in any way they can.

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Holyrood Rocks aims to ........

Encourage every 16 – 25 year old to vote in the upcoming elections.

Promote young people’s participation across the artistic spectrum.

Raise awareness of the abundance of career opportunities available in Scotland across the creative industries.

Emphasise the importance and value that the creative industries brings to Scotland’s economy.

Promote active citizenship, respect and tolerance amongst young people, irrespective of social, ethnic or economic background.

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Gleadhraich set to electrify AC/DC fans in aid of Bon Scott memorial

Award-winning local celtic rock band Gleadhraich are set to electrify AC/DC fans in Glasgow in aid of the campaign to raise a memorial statue to Angus rock legend Bon Scott.

The band, who were Angus Cultural Ambassadors for 2014, are due to headline the pre-and after-party at Glasgow’s Record Factory for AC/DC’s Scottish leg of their Rock or Bust world tour on 28 June.

The event, which will also feature DJ sets from Danger Ross and Ian McAdam, a barbecue in the beer garden and transport to and from Hampden for the AC/DC gig, will raise funds for the campaign to erect a memorial statue of ex-AC/DC frontman Bon Scott in his hometown of Kirriemuir.

The singer, who died in 1980, was born in Forfar and lived in Kirriemuir for five years before moving to Melbourne, Australia. The campaign to erect a lifesize bronze memorial statue, like the one in Melbourne, is

being run by Kirriemuir-based community group DD8 Music and needs another £15,000 to reach its target. It has commissioned Ayrshire sculptor John McKenna to design and sculpt the statue. Gleadhraich recorded their first EP in DD8’s studio in January last year.

Speaking about the gig, Gleadhraich frontman Craig Weir said:

“We’re delighted to be playing the official pre-party and helping the campaign to recognise an Angus music legend. We’ve played Bon Fest several times and last year we supported Chris Slade from AC/DC there.

“It will be great to warm up the Hampden Park crowd for these rock legends. We’re going to throw a few AC/DC classics into our set for them. The Rock Or Bust World tour has been a real success so far and I’m sure Glasgow will be no different.”

Tickets are still available for the party on the Gleadhraich website at http://gleadhraich.com/

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Big Big Sing – a nationwide celebration of singing - will, this summer, bring together singers from all walks of life for a one-off opportunity to perform with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra live on stage at BBC Proms in the Park on Saturday 12 September at Glasgow Green. BBC Proms in the Park will be presented by Jamie MacDougall and will be broadcast live on BBC Two Scotland from 7.15pm on the night and simulcast on Radio Scotland, streaming live across the UK. It will also be available to view on BBC iPlayer and the highlights show will be broadcast on BBC Scotland at Christmas. Big Big Sing have brought together a group of 100 singers, who have never performed together, to rehearse at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, during a series of seven rehearsals between now and the event. The Big Big Singers will perfect a variety of songs including gospel and pop hits as well as some Scottish favourites before performing them live with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra live on stage at BBC Proms in the Park. Big Big Sing have enjoyed a huge success since it began in early 2014, since then attracting 66,779 people to sing at 178 live events across the country, with Big Big Sing Days held from Shetland to Devon. Big Big Sing’s online singing portal – which featured a wealth of materials and information for those looking to take up singing - attracted 153,748 visits, and there were 37,897 downloads of free songs from The Big Big Songbook. Big Big Sing’s YouTube and Vimeo channels – which hosted resources including

vocal workouts – received 52,364 views. Big Big Sing is funded by Glasgow 2014, Creative Scotland, Glasgow UNESCO City of Music and Spirit of 2012 (set up by an endowment from the Big Lottery Fund). This is part of Spirit’s £4.5m commitment to sustaining and extending the Commonwealth Games legacy in Scotland and across the UK. Director of Big Big Sing, Svend Brown said: ”Big Big Sing are thrilled to be involved in BBC Proms in the Park this September. Glasgow Green was, of course, the location of our Big Big BIG Sing Day during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, where we welcomed thousands of singers, from across the commonwealth, to sing together as a choir. We will always have a great fondness for Glasgow Green for that reason and I know for a fact that BBC Proms in the Park is going to be an equally

special occasion and a brand new experience for our Big Big Singers. Usually the audience are the choir at Big Big Sing but BBC Proms in the Park will be a completely new dynamic, sharing the stage with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra is a huge honour and I know I will be incredibly proud to watch our group of Big Big Singers take to the stage on the night.” Director of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Gavin Reid, said: “The BBC SSO strive to work with communities across Scotland and are very much looking forward to the Big Big Sing joining the orchestra for a wonderful celebration of music.” www.bigbigsing.org www.facebook.com/BigBigSing www.twitter.com/AllGlasgowMusic

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Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys return to Scotland for full tour

One of the top bands on the American roots music circuit, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys created a huge impact when they made their UK debut earlier this year as one of the main visiting attractions at Shetland Folk Festival. Widely regarded as one of the most outstanding acts of the event, they return once more for appearances at several major UK summer festivals – and tour dates in Scotland.

With roots in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, it's been said there is something to please all tastes in their live performances - praised as real passionate affairs that stir the blood and exhilarate - from bluesy works of wonder to blistering bluegrass beauty.

Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys are renowned for their fresh approach to the American roots genres which are explored and confidently conquered.

The media got excited when they began to release their albums in Europe. “Intoxicating” was how Folkwords summed them up, while Maverick magazine said they played “uplifting rootsy acoustic music of the finest quality.”

Reviewing their brand new release, Folk Radio UK said: “There’s plenty to be shiny and happy about here.” AmericanaUK said it was “exciting – with a pulse and rhythm that sets them apart.”

This time, the band will appear at a number of prestigious UK events including HebCelt, North Berwick’s Fringe by The Sea, and Poole Bluegrass Festival in Dorset.

“We are excited to be heading back to the UK for a longer visit – it’s something we have been planning to do for quite a while,” said the lead vocalist as they get set for their return to these shores.

“We had to head back to the States after Shetland to play some big outdoor events there too, before returning for this more extensive visit in July and August.

“Our UK agent has added a lot of tour dates around the country and it’s going to be great to hit the road, see the sights and meet a bunch of new people too,” added Lindsay Lou.

“When we were over in April and May we played a couple of Scottish dates including Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine and the Performing Arts Centre in Kilbarchan, and we had an absolute blast.

“Those shows went down so well that we have been invited back to both of those venues again this time. That couldn’t make us any happier!”

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Forty teenagers take over the RSNO for two days

For the second year in a row the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) has been taken over by forty teenagers, for a two-day work experience initiative, where the young people planned, promoted and presented an orchestral concert.

The forty-eight young people, between sixteen and eighteen years

old, originated from across Scotland, representing twenty local authorities spanning over 300 miles. Many of the young recruits have joined the RSNO’s Young Ambassador programme, which has been designed to develop interest in live orchestral music through school-aged advocates across the county. They joined staff and musicians at the Orchestra’s base in Glasgow on 15 and 16 June and were assigned to each department of the organisation – from marketing and development to artistic planning, conducting and playing in the Orchestra.

A number of the young people learned practical workshop delivery skills which they then used to lead

music workshops with primary aged pupils of Glasgow Gaelic School. The two-day programme culminated in a performance with the RSNO at the end of the second day, which is billed as the farewell concert for the Orchestra’s current home, the Henry Wood Hall, to which family, friends and special guests were invited.

RSNO Director of Learning and Engagement Jenn Minchin: “We’re delighted to have once again open our doors to an influx of youth in this way, giving them the chance to run one of Scotland’s busiest performing arts organisations. It has provided valuable experience to those seeking to pursue employment in the arts, and is intended to be challenging, stimulating and fun. You never know - we may very well have a future RSNO conductor or Chief Executive among our group.”

Last year the RSNO launched its programmes for schools, RSNO Engage for Schools, one of the most comprehensive and far-reaching initiatives of its kind. Headlining the initiative, the RSNO launched a national composition competition, in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland, open to twelve to eighteen year olds across the country. Notes From Scotland invites young composers to write a two-minute work for an instrumental trio, quartet or quintet. The theme for the first year’s Notes

From Scotland is inspired by five National Trust locations around the country, and a concert featuring the five finalists and subsequent winner was held at Perth Concert Hall on 17 June.

The RSNO’s Young Ambassadors scheme invites young people aged sixteen to eighteen to help promote the live orchestral experience in their area. With one RSNO Young Ambassador for nearly every local authority in Scotland, their championing of the live orchestral experience has contributed to increased attendance among young people, with numbers of RSNO concert-goers under twenty-six years old rising to 15% across Scotland and nearly 20% in Glasgow.

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"You never know - we may very well have a future RSNO conductor or Chief Executive among our group”

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Enjoy a day of live music from 15 bands and artists at New Lanark's family friendly 'Live at New Lanark' event! Hosted in Robert Owen's Garden, the crowds will have the chance to be entertained whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The music will be a very varied mix from a traditional Scottish folk group to a 6-piece Ska band.

Visitors will also be able to bring their own picnic or enjoy Damn Delicious burgers, New Lanark Ice Cream and artisan wine & cider! The day opens at 12pm for food and drink, with the music running all day from 12.15pm until 9.30pm.

Tickets are on sale online at the link above or by calling 01555 661345 or emailing trust@newlanark.org. Tickets are priced at £6 for adults (2 for £10), £4 for under 16s and free for under 3s.

The majority of the acts are from the local area (around Lanarkshire) but there's also a couple from Glasgow & the east. One of the bands is a project by former Human League guitarist Jo Callis, and one of the soloists recently supported Horse McDonald.

The event is being ran by New Lanark Trust, an independent Scottish charity dedicated to the preservation and development of the internationally famous World Heritage Site. So, all profits from the event will be returned to the Trust to continue their work in making New Lanark a world class experience.

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The Scottish Storytelling Centre, in association with TRACS (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland) present five days of storytelling, music and dance which celebrates the unique heritage, culture, community and stories of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Whether you are a local, a tourist, young or old, there’s enjoyment and entertainment for all as we transport you back through the history of the Old Town, exploring historical characters and customs, as well as highlighting the resurgence of the area and the continuing fresh wave of creativity.

Events kick off with Hare on Tuesday 23 June, which charts the unreliable final confession of William Hare regarding his acquaintance with William Burke, peppered with interruptions and contradictions by Mrs. Margaret Hare.

John and Noreen also present a second showcase storytelling performance on Thursday 25 June, entitled Ladies of Pleasure, which is a historic guide into the revelations of nightly pleasures available in 18th century Edinburgh, delivered with humour, satire and bawdy poetry penned by Burns, amongst others.

Heritage Stories also offer the opportunity to see both performances in a Double Bill on Saturday 27 June.

Midsummer Ceilidh, Liar’s Tour and John Knox House Revealed - The Old Town celebration wouldn’t be complete without a Midsummer Ceilidh on Wednesday 24 June, heralding the

warmth and light of summer with seasonal dances such as The Haymakers called by Stan Reeves and the Minnow Band, plus a chance for mayhem with a presentation of ancient folk drama, Galoshins, as Stan Reeves explains:

“This is a unique opportunity for people to engage with the once common, and now almost forgotten, tradition of mummers plays in Britain. Mumming engages with people in community settings in a way that is direct and predates enclosed theatre. There are magic moments in the piece, such as when the slain hero is brought back to life, that you can hear a pin drop.”

The Meadows Mummers are fresh from performing the 20 minute folk drama at the Edinburgh Meadows Festival and have performed Galoshins in countless festivals, pubs and schools. They re-enact the ancient, elemental tale with lots of madcap fun guaranteed in this

interweaving of song, drama and story. Then Donald Smith and James Spence offer two very different tours exploring the Netherbow area, with old and new merged through the Storytelling Centre and John Knox House.

Inside History: John Knox House Revealed on Thursday 25 June is a fantastic opportunity to hear the true dramas of John Knox House with storyteller and curator Donald Smith. Then tall tales and flat out lies from storyteller James Spence on Friday 26 June in A Liar’s Tour of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, where not everything is as it seems… See the very walls melt away, with all their rich history, on this unique and fun story tour.

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SCOTTISH MUSIC CENTRE ............ member profile:

Michael Spencer "The Scottish Music Centre's task is to champion the wealth of talent that abounds in Scotland's musical community"

This is a MUSIC NEWS Scotland series profiling Scottish Music Centre members

Born in Bellshill Michael Spencer studied composition with Graham Hair at the University of Glasgow where he received an MA in Music and Scottish Literature. Between 1997 and 2002, he completed a MusM and PhD in Composition with Geoff Poole at Manchester University. Since 1998 he has worked privately with James Dillon. He is currently Lecturer in Composition and Critical Musicology at the University of Leeds. His music has been performed at the Henze Festival (RNCM), St Cyprian's Church (London), the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (twice short-listed for the Young Composers' Competition in 2000 and 2003), Instal 2002 (Glasgow), Maxis 2003 Festival (Leeds), in workshops by the Apollo Sax Quartet, Psappha, at the Darmstadter Internationale Ferienkurse Neue Musik, 2004, and extensively at Glasgow, Manchester and Leeds Universities. Toxic Knuckle Bones was performed by the BBC Philharmonic under James MacMillan on Radio 3's Hear and Now programme in 2001. In 2003, he received a stipend to attend the International Summer Course for Composers at Schloss Solitude, Stuttgart, where he worked with Chaya Czernowin, Steve Takasugi and Richard Barrett. His work la mer alle avec le soleil was performed there by Ensemble SurPlus and subsequently in Stuttgart and Freiburg. In 1999, he co-founded Polaroid, an evening of new and experimental music at the Arches (Glasgow) with Tiernan Kelly and Freya Mitchell. Programmes included the Scottish premières of

Cage's Muyoce II, Nono's Canti Per Tredici, and performances of Stockhausen and young British composers. Polaroid was the blueprint for the Arches' Instal Festival, for which Spencer was a consultant in 2001 and 2002, organising the performance of Ligeti's Pome Symphonique, works by Berio and Takemitsu and the Scottish première of Feldman's Instruments III. He has also conducted the University of Glasgow's Kelvin Ensemble in a programme of Arkell, Yeats and Schumann. In 1999, he co-ordinated

the performances of the music of Urugyan composer Graciela Paraskevaidas at Manchester University (as part of a tour of Universities organised by Stephen Davismoon). His research interests include the music of Brian Ferneyhough, James Dillon, Helmut Lachenmann, improvisation, live electronic-performer interaction, aesthetics and semiotic analysis which he taught at Manchester University for seven years. In 2003, he gave a lecture-recital a the University of Glasgow, a master-class in composition at the Junior Department of Trinity College of Music (London) and he was resident composition tutor for the National Youth Brass Band. At the University of Leeds he runs and conducts the new music ensemble LSTwo, and he has published several articles on the creative process as well as on James Dillon's music.

Spencer's recent work includes Ungrund II for solo clarinet/kick-drum (one player) which was premiered in Strasbourg before receiving its UK première in Leeds, April 2010. It recently received another performance at MusicA Festival, Strasbourg. Ungrund I for chamber ensemble was premièred by Ensemble Modelo62 as part of their UK Urbane Tour. The Eemis Stane - Homage to K.S. Sorabji is available on a CD collection of new piano music recorded by Aleks Szram (fonorum label 2005). Current work in progress includes a large scale project entitled Intervolve which explores the possibilities of the double bass within the framework of the thinking of Michel Foucault. The triptych is for accordion and double bass; improvising solo double bass; three improvisers and three non improvisers; and a work for bass flute, harp and double bass. He is also writing a new work for ELISION ensemble (oboe, percussion and violin), a work for solo piano for Ian Pace, a solo cello piece for Laura Seddon and an article on the string quartets of James Dillon.

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The Scottish Music Centre currently supports in excess of 100 composer, group/small business and corporate members. Offering a wealth of advantages, initiatives include the bi-monthly Composers' Digest and Exposed Melodies podcast series,

annual Composition Marathon, regular networking events and notification of valuable opportunities, extensive publicity and increased correspondence with national companies, chamber ensembles, soloists and festivals.

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"Michael co-founded Polaroid, an evening of new and experimental music at The Arches, Polaroid was the blueprint for the Arches' Instal Festival"

continued from page 1 Kathryn Joseph wins SAY award for ‘Bones You Have Thrown Me And Blood I’ve Spilled’

The winner of this year’s public vote was Paolo Nutini’s ‘Caustic Love, which won an automatic place on the shortlist after a 72 hour public vote. The remaining nine slots were awarded by The SAY Award’s panel of independent judges. Stewart Henderson, chair of the SMIA, said: “It’s been a flagship year for The SAY Award, our biggest yet, so I’m absolutely delighted for Kathryn. ‘Bones You Have Thrown Me And Blood I’ve Spilled’ is a beautiful, very special album. I’m just incredibly proud of all the music our artists have released over the last 15 months – and for The SAY Award to recognise a talent like Kathryn, well, we must be doing something right. It’s shaping up

well for The SAY’s fifth anniversary next year.” Leonie Bell, director of arts & engagement at Creative Scotland, said: “Huge congratulations to Kathryn Joseph as this year’s winner! The SAY Award has firmly

established itself as a significant celebration of contemporary music from Scotland that illustrates the talent and energy that exists within Scotland’s music industry and that emanates internationally. From the longlist, to the shortlist and now the winner, the award is a fantastic way to celebrate, recognise and promote the achievements of Scotland’s talented musicians and producers - of which there are many.” Peter Leathem, CEO of PPL, said: “The SAY Award is a fantastic way of supporting and raising the profile of Scotland’s world class music scene and it is a real pleasure to be associated with such an increasingly important event. Huge congratulations go to all the performers involved.” Previous winners of The SAY Award include Bill Wells & Aidan Moffat

(2012), RM Hubbert (2013) and Young Fathers (2014) – who were also longlisted again this year for their album DEAD.

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Dean Owens is one of Scotland’s most acclaimed and established singer songwriters, with fans including Ricky Ross, Bob Harris, Irvine Welsh and Russell Brand. His songs Raining in Glasgow and Man From Leith have been hailed as classics of Scottish songwriting.

His new album (his sixth solo CD) – Into the Sea – was recorded in Nashville and released in May, to rave 4 and 5 star reviews and claims of “best yet”. It was Album of the Week (BBC Radio Scotland’s Iain Anderson Show) and Dean was Scotland on Sunday’s Artist of the Week. Both singles from the album (Valentine’s Day in New York and Evergreen) were playlisted by BBC Radio Scotland, with the album gaining airplay throughout the UK, and beyond. It has been a regular presence in the iTunes chart since its release. Into the Sea defies categorisation and has had radio play on rock, indie, Americana, country and folk shows, including BBC Radio 2’s Mark Radcliffe’s Folk Show.

Dean was delighted to be invited to “Whispering” Bob Harris’s house in Oxford recently, to record a session for the renowned Under the Apple Tree Sessions for WBTV (co-ordinated by Bob’s son Miles Myerscough-Harris) which will be available online from mid-June. Other radio sessions are in the pipeline, including one for Radio 2 this summer.

This summer sees him hit the road with gigs north and south of the border, including 2 nights at London’s Green Note and the highly respected and popular Southern Fried Americana Festival in Perth.

Armed with a searingly soulful voice, skilfully crafted stories and memorable heart-twisting melodies, Dean filters his love of Americana through a gritty yet lyrical Scottish sensibility. Dean’s music draws as much from his Scottish roots, especially his home town of Leith (referenced and loved by the Proclaimers) as from his US heroes. The emotional honesty in his

songs shines through as he sings about people and places, love and regrets, drawing favourable comparisons with the likes of Springsteen. He is a compelling and engaging live performer, both solo and with his Whisky Hearts band, with an innate ability to connect with any audience.

In his early career Dean was the front-man of the much loved Scottish Americana band The Felsons. His music has taken him far and wide, including Europe, USA and Australia. He has played shows and toured with the Mavericks, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Joan As Policewoman, John Hiatt and Nanci Griffith, to name but a few. Into the Sea was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Neilson Hubbard and a whole host of amazing US musicians, including award winning guitarist Will Kimbrough and renowned singer-songwriters Kim Richey and Suzy Bogguss. It is released on London based independent label Drumfire Records.

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'At Dawn of Day' the new album from Scottish up-and-comers Barluath was launched in May at Cottier’s Theatre. The band formed in early 2010 when Colin Greeves was asked by veteran Scots singer Mick West to put together an act for the annual Burns supper at the Partick Folk Club in Glasgow.

Colin did just that, assembling piper Edward Seaman, singer Ainsley Hamill, Alistair Paterson on keyboards and Danny Dreaver on guitar, all of whom were studying music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at the time. Following the gig they were asked to appear on Fergus Muirhead’s show on Glasgow’s Celtic Music Radio and decided to “put the band together on a more permanent basis.” Danny left shortly after, but the band returned to being a five-piece in 2011 with the addition of fiddler Eilidh Firth. Highlights of their first few years included a debut album produced by Phil Cunningham, multiple UK tours, a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections Festival and a trip across the pond to perform in Washington D.C. as part of the Scottish Government’s St. Andrews Day celebrations.

Jump forward to late 2014 and Barluath are working on their second album with an expanded line-up, Englishman Luc McNally having joined as

their new guitar player. “At Dawn of Day” was crowd-funded through Kickstarter and, in one short month, not only achieved its goal but actually surpassed it by over 40%. The album was produced by Anna Massie, engineered by Jim Neilson and recorded at Gorbals Sound, Glasgow (Deacon Blue, Julie Fowlis, Labrinth). According to Eddie Seaman: “For this album, we went for a more live sound. The first album was recorded in one room and a vocal booth with everyone going in individually to record their take. For the second album, we recorded together in isolated booths.” The album includes contemporary and traditional pieces, as well as a number of original tunes and some traditional material that has never been recorded before.

So how do they gather such an eclectic mix of material? “We’ve taken a lot from several different sources for this album.” says Eddie. “Songs like “Am Bron Binn” can be found in the Gaelic tradition, whereas songs like “Away From The Pits” were found while playing gigs. We met Chris Algar when we played the Northwich Folk Club and he sent us the lyrics. Other tunes were composed by members of the band such as “The Big Chief”, written by Eilidh, and “Seonaidh Meg” which Alastair wrote for his grandfather.” The album has already received widespread airplay and acclaim since its release, was featured as album of the week on BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal and has been reviewed in major music magazines and mainstream newspapers, including the Sunday Herald.

So where would Barluath like to be in another five years time? Eddie again: “We would like to be playing bigger festivals around the UK and Europe. We’d also love to travel further afield such as America and Asia. We would also hope to record another album and continue to pick up inspiration as we travel more and are exposed to more musical styles.”

Having just returned from the Labadoux Festival in Belgium, with a string of UK festivals coming up in the summer, booked tours to Germany and Denmark in October, and an ever-growing fan base, these aspirations are clearly well within their reach. www.barluath.com www.facebook.com/Barluath https://twitter.com/barluath

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JENNY LASCELLES Fair Lights Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Jenny Lascelles is a singer, songwriter, pianist and occasional ukulele enthusiast from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Fairy Lights is her first album, a result of both eager anticipation from audiences and a keenness to set down some of her music in sold form. The album is a reflective look at the way in which little, personal moments can portray the wider world. The album uses a variety of influences, whilst also maintaining a lyrical and stylistic thread throughout. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/jennylascelles Available from: www.bandcamp.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, RaRa, Spotify, eMusic, Google Play http://jennylascelles.com https://twitter.com/jennylascelles www.facebook.com/jennylascellesmusic

ALISTAIR OGILVY July Moon Album cd / download Launch Date: 8 July July Moon is the second studio album from singer-songwriter Alistair Ogilvy - a strong collection of self-penned material released on his own label and recorded at CHEM19 studios. Alistair was determined to push some genre boundaries while focusing on varying themes of love and loss, poetry and nostalgia. Louis Abbott from Admiral Fallow produced the album and it also features Karen Mathieson from Capercaillie on guest vocals. This new release is sure to gain him new admirers and open up exciting opportunities. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/user/alyogi Available from: http://alistairogilvy.com/buy-2/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/july-moon/id972130454 http://alistairogilvy.com https://twitter.com/AlistairOgilvy www.facebook.com/Music.Alistair.Ogilvy

STEVE GARRETT Even Song Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Electric guitarist, re-imagining jazz, folk, rock and choral music. Born in London, Steve Garrett has lived and traveled across the UK, Antartica, Canada and California, and now calls Scotland home. His music springs from a lifetime of influences from diverse sources and performances. Even Song include songs of loss, longing, inspiration by landscape, resolution and hope. The reflective mood mirrors the fading light at the end of the day. Composers range from the 16th Century through folk and the 1980s to contemporary European jazz, with some original compositions. Arrangements bring out the full resonance of the guitar, sometimes backed by loops recorded in real time. Listen/Watch: https://stevegarrettguitar.bandcamp.com/album/even-song Available from: www.amazon.co.uk www.birnamcdshop.com, www.amazon.com www.bandcamp.com iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify, RaRa, Google Play www.facebook.com/SteveGarrettguitar

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The Untied Knot Album cd / download Release Date: 6 July

Shooglenifty’s seventh studio album, and the first to feature a collection of songs. The breathtaking ‘puirt a beul’ (mouth music) of Gaelic vocalist Kaela Rowan brings a captivating and energising new element to the band’s sound, and further confounds any attempt to categorise them. Listen/Watch: https://shooglenifty.bandcamp.com Available from: https://shooglenifty.bandcamp.com www.shooglenifty.com https://twitter.com/shooglegigs www.facebook.com/shooglenifty.scotland

SHOOGLENIFTY

Moving Pictures EP download Release Date: 15 June

Sylvie is a Scottish singer-songwriter & her songwriting reflects her Scottish roots and life near Glasgow. Her music has been described as "pop meets folk in a bar for the broken hearted". Over the last year she & her guitarist David, both Danny Award Winners at Celtic Connections have co-written some of their best works & an EP of 4 songs called "Moving Pictures" will be released on the 15th June with 2 more EP's being released this year with an album in January 2016. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/sylvie-mcfarlane www.reverbnation.com/SylvieMcFarlane www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpWvn16QLt8 Available from: iTunes, Googleplay & Amazon www.sylviemcfarlane.com https://twitter.com/SylvieMcFarlane www.facebook.com/SylvieMcFarlane

SYLVIE McFARLANE

Jenny Does Burn Album cd / download Release Date: 29 June

‘Jenny Does Burn’ is a collection of 12 original tracks and the debut album from Scottish singer songwriter Mairi Orr. Produced by Mattie Foulds, this alternative folk / Americana album features musicians Steven Polwart, Nico Bruce, Fraser Fifield, Dave Currie, Danny Hart and Mark Woods. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/mairiorr Available from: Amazon, iTunes www.birnamcdshop.com www.mairiorr.com www.facebook.com/mairiorrmusic https://twitter.com/MairiOrrMusic

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IAIN MORRISON EAS Album cd / download / vinyl? Release Date: 31 July It is never easy for a son to follow in the footsteps of a famous father, so Iain Jnr chose not to. He gave up the world of solo piping and went on his own musical journey. But what he was taught in his formative years is deep within him and this album is a definite attempt at some kind of filtering of the music of his hinterland. There is also a story present, sometimes a rocky one, of a father and son's relationship formed through a rich tradition and an art form that is deeply important to their culture and to both of them personally. There is a mixture of all these elements in this album and Iain Morrison is an artist who is following his own path, wherever that may take him. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/iain-morrison https://iainmorrison.bandcamp.com https://www.youtube.com/user/MrOmuprin Available from: www.iainmorrisonmusic.com Coda Music (Edinburgh) www.iainmorrisonmusic.com www.facebook.com/iainmorrisonpeatfire

TIM DALLING Eve's Bonie Squad Album cd Release Date: Out Now Tim is a song-writer and performer who has been described as a cross between Ivor Cutler and Randy Newman. And now that The New Rope String Band is calling it a day Tim is ready for a new solo career. This album is a collection of songs that celebrate a joyful and urgent humanity recorder with guitarist Ian Carr and bassist Neil Harland. Audiences are once again warming to a man with a very special gift who entertains with a passion, superlative musicianship - and humour. Listen/Watch: https://youtu.be/p1zj3wzqLXk Available from: www.timdalling.co.uk/boniesquad.html www.timdalling.co.uk www.facebook.com/tim.dalling.1

JAMES EDWYN & THE BORROWED BAND The Tower Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Glasgow sextet James Edwyn & The Borrowed Band were formed in 2013 and soon established a cult following that set up a ripple effect carrying their name far and wide. Their music is a mix of alt country and folky rock roots orientated Americana. They showcased at the 2014 Celtic Connections and realised they had enough material to start putting their debut album 'The Tower' together. Recorded in Scotland an additional session was recorded at Smecky studios in Prague where the strings for the track 'The Last Waltz' were played by the world renowned Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Roddy Hart also guest vocals on the track. Listen/Watch: https://open.spotify.com/album/7uWW086JRIOT3tHt8s3Ouu Available from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-tower/id839081801 www.facebook.com/JamesEdwynAndTheBorrowedBand

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Infinite Variety Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now “Originally based on a loose concept of merging post-punk New York with post-punk Manchester, The Cathode Ray swiftly added sixties garage, soundtracks, glam, northern soul, disco and psyche to their sound-palette for their eponymous 2012 debut album - fully blossoming with added electro, shoegaze and prog for this year’s Infinite Variety.” Listen/Watch: https://stereogramrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/infinite-variety-cd-dl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5J_oK8b9u8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-YXHTCYoVQ Available from: www.stereogramrecordings.co.uk/audio/infinite-variety-the-cathode-ray-cddl/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/infinite-variety/id976367851 Glasgow: Love Music Edinburgh: Coda Music; Elvis Shakespeare; Underground Solush’n; Vox Box www.stereogramrecordings.co.uk www.facebook.com/thecathoderay https://twitter.com/jcwthoms

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Truth Be Told Album cd / download / stream Release Date: Out Now

Resisting obvious labelling MIR pay homage to their influences without ever drifting into cliché and from this genre surfing road trip craft a cohesive accessible album that is littered with pleasant surprises. Lyrically astute they do intimate and subtle and they let rip in equal measure and, have a massive personality on and off stage - Roddy McKenzie / Inverness Gigs

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Prettiest Criminal EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now Georgia Gordon's 'Prettiest Criminal' EP is the latest release from this 20 year old Scot. Tracks released in 2014 caught the media's attention 'bound for bigger and better things' - The Scotsman 'damn, this is good - must get more from her' - Crack in the Road. This latest EP brings an intimacy to her voice with lyrics taking it to the next level. Her distinctive and huskily mature sound is pitched somewhere between blues and early RnB with a slight hint of KT Tunstall and Alabama Shakes.

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SKYLINE Homecoming Debut Album cd (later) / download Release Date: Out Now Skyline are a Scottish band from Edinburgh looking to revolutionize the musical boundaries that lie in place today. We are searching for the balance between electronic music and live music to change musical opinions. We adopt melodic undertones to inflict emotion but will always embrace elements of contemporary music. Listen/Watch: http://skylinescotland.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzTuwy52-utraaCz8oNEfDZEWa3vndhF6 https://play.spotify.com/album/4ikvLfpi25pcgg7NNMH7Ct?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open Available from: http://skylinescotland.bandcamp.com/album/homecoming https://itunes.apple.com/it/album/homecoming/id1002199288?l=en www.facebook.com/skylinescotland

URVANOVIC Amateurs Album : download / vinyl Release Date: 15 June The debut album from Edinburgh’s orchestral noise-pop collective, 'Amateurs’ is a spectacular amalgamation of live and programmable instrumentation that creates an overwhelmingly powerful sound. “Pure, simplistic and beautiful” - Artrocker "It’s the kind of music that makes me want to type all day in an attempt to describe its beauty” - The 405 “Urvanovic have managed to create a sound that is both complex and enchanting” The Vinyl District Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89F8EC0EC604D929 https://urvanovic.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/urvanovic Available from: Love Music, Glasgow Vox Box, Edinburgh https://urvanovic.bandcamp.com/album/amateurs http://urvanovic.com/ www.facebook.com/Urvanovic https://twitter.com/Urvanovic

RACHEL SERMANNI Tied to the Moon Album : cd / download / vinyl Release Date: 10 July

Tied To The Moon was conceived in an apartment above a pottery studio deep in the sticks of Nova Scotia where Rachel had four days of complete stillness with no means to communicate with the outside world - during silent afternoons of coffee and pistachios, Rachel would sit, in total solitude; writing; reading; playing music. In the space of these four days she unintentionally wrote six songs - four that would later become the core of Tied To The Moon: ‘Tractor’, ‘This Love’, ‘Banks Are Broken’ and ‘Old Lady's Lament’.

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Into the Sea Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now

Scottish troubadour Dean Owens’ 6th solo album was recorded in Nashville, produced by Neilson Hubbard, with guest US musicians including Will Kimbrough, Kim Richey and Suzy Bogguss complementing his searingly soulful voice. The former Felson’s unique blend of Celtic Americana is grounded in the idea of “home” while keeping a wandering eye on the road.

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We Came From Wolves Album cd / download Release Date: 1 June

Saraseto Records proudly present the debut, self-titled album from We Came From Wolves. 'Everything you could want from emotional Scottish Rock' (Rock Sound Magazine) Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/wecamefromwolvesmusic Available from: www.sarasetorecords.com iTunes and Love Music Glasgow

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WE CAME FROM WOLVES

Revolution Album download (cd in July) Release Date: Out Now

Finally, it's arrived! "The follow up we've all been waiting for, the result being one incredibly cohesive album that doesn't put a foot wrong – welcome to the Revolution". - Andy Gee, The Sound. Includes the singles 'Los Angeles' , 'When the River Runs Red' and brand new single 'The Only One'.

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DON'T SHOOT The Wonderkid EP / Download Release Date: 18 May

"This EP should come with a warning, one listen to this and you'll be hooked" - Michael Chapman - Chordblossom. “For a band who are both relatively new and irritatingly young, it’s impressive this track (Panic) is very much the finished product. Catchy, welcoming and flawlessly presented, they’re ready for a big step forward.”- BBC Across The Line. Don't Shoot entered Glasgow's 'Soundwave Music Competition' and after storming through the heats, they played the final at Glasgow's O2 ABC on the 10th of January 2015 and were announced winners that very night.

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SPRING BREAK Departure Lounge ep download Release Date: Out Now Vaguely outrageous, psychedelic 3 piece hip-hop folk funk outfit, hand crafting screwball anthems deep in the Highlands of Scotland. Amalgamating a wealth of experience in vocal performance and musicianship, whilst fusing the hip hop languages of scratching, beat-boxing and lucid lyricism with the foibles of apathy and the implied abuse of aquatic life. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/spring-break Available from: Google Play - http://bit.ly/1bXGSxh iTunes - http://apple.co/1O8hUfw www.facebook.com/springbreakscotland https://twitter.com/springbreakscot

MATTHEW WHITESIDE Composer - Matthew Whiteside, featured musicians/ensembles: Red Note Ensemble, The Robinson Panoramic Quartet, Aurea Quartet, Emma Lloyd, Joanna Nicholson, Abby Hayward

Dichroic Light Album : cd / download Release Date: 4 May

Dichroic Light is an evocative electro-acoustic album that combines interactive electronics and the classical instrumentation of strings, wind and piano to create a very personal body of work reflecting Matthew’s passion for electronics and sonic experience. Matthew Whiteside is an electronic alchemist who combines his many musical influences to create an electro-acoustic soundworld. Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/matthew-whiteside/sets/dichroic-light-album Available from: iTunes link below ..... https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/matthew-whiteside-dichroic/id990051985 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00WR096DI + Fruit Market Gallery, Edinburgh www.matthewwhiteside.co.uk www.twitter.com/mwhiteside www.facebook.com/mwhitesidecomp

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The Butterfly’s Dream Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now Imaginary Creatures is a virtual band, a studio project formed by the collaboration of lyricist and songwriter David Scott and producer and multi-instrumentalist Iain McKinna. The Butterfly’s Dream is their debut album. Guest musicians include guitar ace Keith More, harmonica legend Fraser Speirs and ex-Lindisfarne songwriter Rod Clements. Listen/Watch: www.reverbnation.com/imaginarycreatures Available from: Birnam Shop: http://bit.ly/1bLhVDw www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ID7BLAK http://amzn.to/1heO9qD also coming soon on itunes + spotify Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Imaginary-Creatures/392409684214473

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Running Circles ep cd / download Release Date: 18 May

Running Circles is the debut release from indie pop duo Evering, combining warm acoustic guitar riffs with graceful piano work to create an original pop-folk sound. Chris's raw vocals are enhanced with Dawn's rich harmonies as the band pull on a range of influences including Ben Howard and Elbow.

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Once Upon a Time ep cd / download Release Date: Out Now Bella and the Bear are a Scottish duo formed in 2014. A traditional acoustic sound is restored with rhythmic and percussive guitar playing, blending two-part harmony and a flair for storytelling through song. Once Upon a Time is the opening chapter and an opportunity to share the music the duo are beginning to create together. Listen/Watch: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/once-upon-a-time-ep/id979217143 https://open.spotify.com/album/7yNehDIVMYcJHzxvIUy0JJ https://soundcloud.com/bella-and-the-bear Available from: http://bellaandthebear.bigcartel.com/ Big Sparra Vinyl in Ayr - https://www.facebook.com/bigsparra www.facebook.com/bellaandthebear https://twitter.com/bellaandthebear

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Baby Eat Your Heart Out Album cd / download Release Date: 1 June The OK Social Club are back with their 2nd studio album Baby Eat Your Heart Out. The follow up to their 2013 debut Nothing in Common is already being heralded as bolder, deeper and more ambitious than their debut. "We're very proud of this record and can't wait for everybody to hear it" - Raff Eragona, The band's songwriter and frontman. "Already a strong contender for the year's best indie album" - Jamsphere Listen/Watch: http://youtu.be/eHtl02LsLGw + soundcloud Available from: https://itun.es/gb/aOAx6 (And other online stores) CD's @ http://theoksc.bigcartel.com/category/albums www.facebook.com/theoksocialclubofficial www.twitter.com/theoksocialclub

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SPOOT HAWK The Good Haul Album cd / download Release Date: 1 May A Good Haul is the debut album from Spoot Hawk, who formed in the summer of 2013 on the Shetland Islands. The album documents the band’s first year together. The album opens with the catchy and memorable Hot Love (Straight After Midnight). With its darker moments and the odd spattering of humour, the album is sure to satisfy a wide range of listeners. Brace yourself for a high-octane musical experience. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/ewan-nowak Available from: High Level Music (Shetland) Mareel (Shetland), Downloads from iTunes

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BECCI WALLACE Fragmentality Album : cd / download Release Date: Out Now Fragmentality is the eagerly-awaited debut album from Becci Wallace. The album showcases an artful blend of genres, blurring the boundaries between folk, pop, trip hop, jazz and blues. The album follows the journey of an escapist, yearning for beauty from the unknown, the untravelled, and inevitably the route back to where she started. Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zZhI_1bbj0xF5F9zpRcjw Available from: www.amazingtunes.com/becciwallace www.becciwallace.net (TBC) iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify

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SUSAN GRACE BATES Skorsa: The Riddle of the Earth Album : cd / download Release Date: 1 May Eagerly awaited debut album, produced by the legendary John McSherry (At First Light, Lunasa, Tamalin) and Donal O’Connor (At First Light), it contains an eclectic mix of tunes and songs. There is a fine collection of musicians performing on the album including John McSherry, Donal O’Connor, Ross Martin (Daimh), David Foley (Rura) and Pauline Scanlon (Lumiere). Tunes from Ireland and Scotland (both traditional and contemporary), self-penned tunes, as well as songs and tunes that Susan collected on her travels in Sweden, can be expected. Listen/Watch: Soundcloud - coming soon! Available from: Amazon www.CDbaby.com www.susangracebates.com At live shows https://twitter.com/SusanGraceBates www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Grace-Bates/298781546970436

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Ripped From The Wire Spine ep download Release Date: Out Now "The EP captures Josephine’s quirky style beautifully; a refreshing debut that makes her stand out from the crowd, certainly in these Northern plains anyway. Her music has a direct approach with the lyrics taking centre stage, wrapped in her accomplished almost Ben Folds style with a nod to Regina Spektor (who she has stated as being an influence). Tracks like You (Are Not The Reason), is a crushingly simple yet charming address to a former flame. If she can continue to go from strength to strength she is capable of delivering greatness. " - Jamie McDonald, Netsounds Listen/Watch: https://soundcloud.com/josephine-sillars Available from: iTunes - link below https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/josephine-sillars/id929622306 www.josephinesillars.com https://twitter.com/JosephineHere www.facebook.com/pages/Josephine-Sillars-singersongwriter/243260802371468

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Day Job Album cd / download Release Date: 1 May With a collection of original blues tracks, Ed takes a fresh look at life, love, work and walking the dog... This summer he gives up his day job to study music therapy, so the album title is particularly relevant. Taking a leap forward from Simple Life (2013), adding a brass section, harmonica, drums & more (The Banter) - Day Job has roots and blues with an East-Coast-of-Scotland twist. Listen/Watch: https://edmuirhead.bandcamp.com/album/day-job Available from: http://tattierecords.com/dayjob

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Despite The Dark Album cd / download Release Date: Out Now One of the most exciting folk-based bands to emerge from Scotland in recent years, RURA returns with their hotly-anticipated second album, Despite the Dark. Rugged and hard-hitting, yet intricately disciplined, instrumentals sit alongside heartfelt, anthemic songs, in a masterpiece release from the Glasgow and Edinburgh-based five-piece Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/rura www.youtube.com/ruramusic Bandcamp Available from: www.rura.co.uk/shop online download platforms (iTunes etc.) Coda Music (Edinburgh) Europa Music (Stirling)

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SOPHIE ROGERS Two Sides Album : cd / download : Release Date: 4 May

The debut album 'Two Sides' from flame haired songstress Sophie Rogers is released this Spring. All music and lyrics were written by Rogers and skillfully co-produced by Gordy Goudie (Echo & The Bunnymen, Simple Minds) at The Soul Kitchen. Working closely with her band to develop her Celtic- soul & Country folk image and sound even further towards the album launches and tour, Sophie is lining up some unique venues to showcase her music. Album launch: Edinburgh, 14 May @ Sneaky Pete's + Glasgow, 15 May @ Broadcast

Listen/Watch: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/sophie-rogers https://play.spotify.com/artist/0cRPFrLYXNtzm6xZZ4Wp2S https://soundcloud.com/sophierogers www.youtube.com/user/SophieRogers1

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QUANTANA Restricted EP cd / download Release Date: Out Now Restricted is the second EP from Shetland metal heads Quantana. The band draw influence from many big names within the heavy metal and hard rock scenes, such as Killswitch Engage, Five Finger Death Punch and Alter Bridge. Powerful, fist-pumping vocals complimented with melodic harmonies and intricate riffs accompanying one another, all held together with a fat-bodied bass and drums that will feel like a kick in the gut. Listen/Watch: www.soundcloud.com/quantana www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9eFmRqzZ-M Available from: www.birnamcdshop.com www.amazon.co.uk // www.amazon.com Downloads from iTunes, Amazon MP3, Spotify Direct from the band www.facebook.com/quantana2012

ROBYN STAPLETON Fickle Fortune Album / cd / download Release Date: 1 June

'Filckle Fortune' is the much anticipated debut album from Robyn Stapleton. Since winning the title of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician in 2014, she has had an incredible year, with stand out live performances, including BBC's Proms in the Park. The album features songs of Robyn's Scottish and Irish heritage, in the Scots, English and Gaelic language: stories of twists of fate and changing fortune. With an exceptional vocal quality, Robyn interprets some of Ireland and Scotland’s finest folk songs, from lively and spirited arrangements to sensitively accompanied ballads and unaccompanied laments.

Listen/Watch: www.youtube.com/c/RobynStapleton https://soundcloud.com/robyn-stapleton

Available from: Independent music shops www.robynstapleton.com iTunes and amazon

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'Record Store Day 2015' was on 18 April : www.recordstoreday.co.uk

We encourage you to support independent record shops in Scotland : A selection of popular ones are be-low. If you run or have a favourite shop not listed please let us know and we'll happily include it.

Because this is linked to our 'new release' section we are only listing genuine high street retail shops who sell physical copies of new cds/records 'friendly face to friendly face' with their customers!

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Avalanche (Edinburgh) Grassmarket EH1 2HY : www.avalancherecords.co.uk Apollo Music (Paisley) Causeyside Street PA1 1YH : www.apollomusic.uk.com Barnstorm (Dumfries) Queensberry Street DG1 1BU : 01387 267894 Big Sparra Vinyl (Ayr) New Bridge Street : www.facebook.com/bigsparra Coda (Edinburgh) [trad/folk specialist] Bank Street EH1 2LN : www.codamusic.co.uk Concorde (Perth) Scott Street PH1 5EJ : www.concordemusic.com Europa (Stirling) Friars Street FK8 1HA : www.europamusic.co.uk Imperial (Inverness) Market Hall IV1 1PJ : www.imperial-music.com Love Music (Glasgow) Dundas Street G1 2AQ : www.lovemusicglasgow.com McAlister Matheson (Edinburgh) [classical] Grindlay St EH3 9AT : www.mmmusic.co.uk Monorail (Glasgow) King Street G1 5RB : www.monocafebar.com/index.php?pid=84 Ripping Records (Edinburgh) South Bridge EH1 1HN : www.rippingrecords.com

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BBC Introducing @ Pacific Quay : Cross The Tracks : Belladrum : HebCelt : Doune The Rabbit Hole : T in the Park : Americana Cavalcade : Eden Festival : Groove Festival ..... plus 7 pages of '2015 Scottish Music Festival Listings'!

Alex Kapranos joins The Amphetameanies on stage at Electric Fields Festival in 2014 Check out this year's line-up on 29 August in Dumfriesshire and buy tickets @ www.electricfieldsfestival.com : photo by Hugh McCole

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JUNE

Glasgow Jazz Festival Glasgow 24–28 June This is the 29th year of the festival, and once again we hope that this year’s line up offers something for everyone! Acts to be announced soon! www.jazzfest.co.uk

Wildfire Festival 26-28 June South Lanarkshire Scotland's classic rock and metal festival. Now in its fourth year, this is Scotland's only 3 day annual, Classic Rock and Heavy Metal Festival. Recently awarded the best musical event of the year at the Scottish New Music Awards. www.wildfirefestival.co.uk

Groove Loch Ness 27 June Groove Festival, the UK’s newest dance festival on the banks of Loch Ness, are celebrating the 1st year of the festival in style, with a launch party on Cruise Loch Ness’s flagship cruiser, “The Legend of Loch Ness!”. www.groovefestival.co.uk

The East Neuk Festival Fife 27 June -5 July The award-winning and critically-acclaimed East Neuk Festival presents world-class arts events in the East Neuk of Fife. The heart of the Festival is classical chamber music, but we also present world, jazz, folk and electronica. In addition to our musical celebrations, we’ve commissioned films, exhibitions, art installations and literature events as well as guided walks. www.eastneukfestival.com

JULY

Kelburn Garden Party Largs 3-5 July The Kelburn Garden Party 2015 which takes place in and around the spectacular grounds of the world famous Kelburn Castle. Once again the bill features a unique and exciting bill of artists from across the country and further afield, each hand-picked to come to Kelburn's hugely popular (sell out in 2013 and 2014) and utterly magical annual festival. www.kelburngardenparty.com

Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival Scottish Borders

3-5 July The Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival is probably the longest continuously running music festival in Scotland. Founded in 1970, the festival revolves around a series of competitions (mainly on Saturday), loosely linked by dances, organised ceilidhs and singarounds on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Non-combatants create ad-hoc sessions in all possible locations and visitors are more than welcome at every venue. One of the most popular events is the Grand Winners' Concert on Saturday night, featuring the best of the day's competitors interspersed with passing musicians who failed to escape the press-gang! www.newcastleton.com

Stonehaven Folk Festival 9-12 July Stonehaven Stonehaven Folk Festival - home of good music and song. Some of the best Traditional and Contemporary Folk music with Concerts, Ceilidh, Sessions, Singarounds, Workshops and the famous Aqua Ceilidh and World Paper’n’Comb Championships. Come and join the fun! www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music Festival 10-11 July Newton Stewart Annual traditional and acoustic music festival held in the picturesque market town of Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway. Live music concerts, workshops and sessions. www.facebook.com/TradMusicFestival

T in the Park Fife 10-12 July What more can we say! Scotland’s most widely known and respected festival, which always attracts the biggest names. Check out if tickets are still available at www.tinthepark.com/tickets www.tinthepark.com

Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebrides 15-18 July Fantastic four-day festival set against the rich cultural backdrop of the Outer Hebrides, featuring top quality music from around the Celtic nations and beyond. Stornoway and throughout Lewis and Harris. The Hebridean Celtic Festival was voted 'Best Event or Festival' at the Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards last year. This year’s 20th HebCelt aims to build on a successful 2014 event which staged its biggest ever programme of 40 acts, headlined by Big Country, Levellers and Donnie Munro. A huge influx of music fans from overseas made up the estimated 14,000 strong audience which proved a major economic boost for the islands. Get your tickets quickly at www.hebceltfest.com/booking

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Tiree Music Festival Isle of Tiree 17-19 July Tiree Music Festival (TMF) was formed in 2010 when Tiree musician Daniel Gillespie (Skerryvore) teamed up with school friend Stewart MacLennan with the radical idea of holding an open-air festival on their local island of Tiree. TMF is more than just attending a music festival – it is an island adventure. From the stunning sail or flight to the island of Tiree, camping next to the white sands of Crossapol Bay or surfing at Balevullin beach, TMF is an experience very few festivals in the world could compete with. Get your tickets quick, the early birds sold out in hours - http://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/ticket-prices www.tireemusicfestival.co.uk

ButeFest The Isle of Bute 17-19 July A brand new three day festival of music, food and fun. This accessible and hugely friendly family festival all takes places a mere thirty-five miles as the crow flies from Glasgow. Butefest has endeavoured to compile a richly varied and superb line-up that includes both the contemporary and the classic of the music world and runs that gamut from rock to roots and folk to dance. www.butefest.co.uk

Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival Edinburgh 17-26 July Come in and relax… for ten days, the Jazz & Blues Festival musical talent in all shapes and sizes Whether you’re a Festival regular or first-timer, this year’s programme offers styles for all tastes – from bop to boogie-woogie to blues-rock; from samba to swing to soul. Jazz legends and international acts line up with homegrown talent and rising stars. Check out your favourite acts, of course, but we encourage you to get in the spirit of the Festival and try something new – you’re likely to discover a hidden gem! Experimental guitarists, funky swing bands, soulful singers shine from every corner of the line-up. www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

The Wickerman Festival Dumfries & Galloway 24-25 July The Wickerman Festival prides itself on offering music lovers a diverse mix of iconic acts and emerging talent and this year’s line-up will be no exception. Scotland's alternative music festival in Dumfries & Galloway offers a unique and eclectic celebration of cult musical genres and cult cinema with a relaxed, laidback family-friendly atmosphere, aimed at the more discerning contemporary music fan. All the action climaxes with the burning of a giant traditional willow and straw effigy.

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Cross The Tracks Edinburgh 24-25 July Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival presents the Cross The Tracks programme, which transforms into a two-night mini-festival in the creative hub Summerhall, which will feature an eclectic mix of Hip-Hop, House, Electronica, Soul and Funk. The line-up has been curated by Edinburgh based DJ and promoter, Chris Knight from Astrojazz. www.edinburghjazzfestival.com

Rewind Scotland 24-26 July Perth Featuring fantastic performances from a massive line-up of iconic artists and plenty of other festival fun including camping, funfairs, silent disco, street entertainers, fireworks and much more... www.rewindfestival.com

Aberdeen International Youth Festival Aberdeen 24 July - 1 August Over the years AIYF has hosted more than 27,500 young people from around the globe, making it one of the biggest and most successful gatherings of youth talent held anywhere in the world. AIYF now produces over 80 performances in 9 days of top class entertainment across 50 venues in the North-east of Scotland. It's not all about the big shows though, as AIYF offers some of the most intimate classical and chamber music performances through its series ‘Up Close and Musical'. and also delivers an ‘Extended Festival' programme of events, where our artists take their shows out to communities both in Aberdeen and further afield. AIYF also offers inclusive, participatory summer courses such as the ‘Dance Lab' and ‘Traditional Music School', where up and coming artists can learn from professional artists.

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PKD Festival Dalgety Bay 25 July The venue has changed to The Dalgety Bay Sports centre. The bigger venue allows for several additions for PKD 2015. These will include fairground rides such as Dodgems, waltzers, tea cups for the kids and more. It will also see the addition of a second stage allowing for more bands and less time between band changeovers. There will be more bike exhibitors than ever before and the number of community stalls will be more than doubled. This year event also sees a change of charity partner. All money raised from the event will be going to Kingdom Kids, a children’s charity run by Kingdom FM benefitting sick and underprivileged kids in Fife and Poppy Scotland. www.pkdfestival.com

Prestfest Prestwick 31 July - 2 August PRESTFEST the Prestwick Community Music Festival is run by enlisting financial support from local pubs, cafes, restaurants,,hotels,shops and other business services throughout the town. All types of music at various venues throughout the town. www.prestfest.co.uk

Speyfest Moray 31 July - 2 August The best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music - As Scottish Music Festivals go Speyfest is a real Gem. The small town folk festival with big ideas! Three days of Concerts, Ceilidhs and Stomps, with some of the biggest names from the world of traditional and contemporary Celtic music and all in the beautiful village of Fochabers on the banks of the River Spey. It just can't get any better than that! Or can it? www.speyfest.com

Southern Fried Perth 31 July - 2 August Southern Fried covers a wide range of musical styles including country, blues, bluegrass, gospel, soul, songwriters, alt.country and more. Plus authentic southern and soul food, free gigs, latenight performances and workshops. - See more at: http://www.horsecross.co.uk/southern-fried-festival/#sthash.IVJKoHFq.dpuf www.southernfriedfestival.co.uk

AUGUST

Tartan Heart ‘Belladrum’ Festival Beauly 6-8 August Get yourself a ticket to Scotland’s all ages wackiest festival of music and performing arts. Bella is back in its beautiful Highland setting with all the crazy variety that makes it Scotland’s premier boutique festival. ''Belladrum - quite simply, it’s what everyday life should be like, if only everyday life didn't get in the way.'' - Clare Damdoaran, eFestivals www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

MugStock Festival Mudock 7-9 August MugStock: A Festival of Music and Merriment will take place just north of Glasgow in Mugdock Country Park www.facebook.com/Mugstock

Party at The Palace Linlithgow 8-9 August Party at The Palace returns for a second

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celebration. In August 2014 Scottish music stars performed against the magnificent backdrop of Linlithgow Palace & the Peel, showcasing some of the nation's finest music. Scots rock favourites Simple Minds and Deacon Blue headlined the 2-day event which also featured performances from Hue and Cry, Horse, The Silencers, Attic Lights, The Bluebells and many more. Watch our website for 2015 Party at the Palace news! www.partyatthepalace.co.uk

Glasgow Summer Sessions Glasgow 20 August Global star Calvin Harris has been announced as the first headline act of Glasgow Summer Sessions 2015, as Scotland’s only outdoor city music festival returns to Bellahouston Park this August. Last year’s Summer Sessions saw US superstars, The Killers, and DJs David Guetta and Steve Angello perform to over 100,000 people at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park across three dates. The events attracted thousands of visitors to the city and provided a massive boost to the local economy. www.glasgowsummersessions.com

Innerleithen Music Festival Scottish Borders 21-23 August A hugely enjoyable weekend of traditional music in this small Borders town, beautifully situated amongst rolling hills by the River Tweed. Memorable concerts feature some of the biggest names in Celtic music alongside the best of the local talent and the weekend is rounded off with a concert presenting wonderful singers of traditional song. Complementing the concerts are an open stage, a singaround and the legendary informal music sessions in local hostelries and the Union Club. www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org

Doune The Rabbit Hole Cardross, nr Stirling 21-23 August

A small family-friendly festival with a twist! Doune The Rabbit Hole presents music, comedy, art, spoken word, drama, puppetry and much more! Events across Scotland throughout the year culminating in a 3 day multi arts festival...it's time to go Doune The Rabbit Hole!! We make people happy through music, art, cake and loads of other stuff! After we've done that we teach people who wouldn't ordinarily be able to how to do creative things, like play instruments, write poetry and paint. www.dounetherabbithole.co.uk

Rockerbie Music Festival Lockerbie 22 August Two stages, all kinds of music, fairground rides, food and drinks. Great day of music to suit all tastes and ages. Get a discount on your ticket when you buy early www.facebook.com/rockerbie

Summer Isles Festival Achiltibuie, Ross-shire 28-29 August Pioneered by local musician Mairearad Green, with fantastic music and the most beautiful festival setting in Achiltibuie, which is under an hour from Ullapool. www.summerislesfestival.com

Go-Rock Fest Gourock 29 August Go-Rock is a small multi-venue festival aiming to showcase some of the great unsigned and independent acts in Scotland. Just a short train ride from Glasgow, the pretty coastal town of Gourock with its intimate venues and stunning views is the perfect location for our wee festival. With genres ranging from solo acoustic and folk through to opera, rock and metal, you're guaranteed to find something you enjoy. Go-Rock is part of Music on the Brain.

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Electric Fields Drumlanrig Castle 29 August Nestling in the beautiful surroundings of Drumlanrig Castle, south west Scotland. We’ve been working really hard to top last year and we’re pretty excited about this summer, as well as having some brand new developments www.facebook.com/electricfieldsfestival

SEPTEMBER

Lindisfarne Festival Holy Island 4-6 September The Lindisfarne Festival will come to life on September 4, 2015, giving you the opportunity to experience a weekend like no other. Located at Beal Farm on the truly breath-taking Northumberland coastline, with a spectacular backdrop of the mythical Holy Island - you will discover one of the country’s best-kept secret festival locations. From Friday through to Sunday, the festival will play host to an incredible variety of both local and world renowned musicians and DJs who will be performing an eclectic mix of indie, funk, rock and folk. Set in a series of marquees, you will be close to the music and heart of the festival. Each marquee will have its own headliner and we recommend you come in good time to see your favourite acts as each marquee has limit of revellers that can be fit in. www.lindisfarnefestival.com

100 Bands On The Border Galashiels 4-6 September 100 Bands On The Border will be a music festival held in venues and stages in Galashiels town centre. weblink below .... www.facebook.com/pages/JMP3-Jeffrey-Music-Promotions/745042952180452

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