Kim Carnie

Mischa MacPherson talks to Folk Radio UK about what she’s been up to including her new 7-piece band which will debut at Celtic Connections on 29 January ft: Mike Vass, Innes White, Ali Levack, James Lindsay and more.

Although in danger of being lost in amongst others who surrender to the sweet tones of folk, October Gold should be commemorated for the honesty in their music and the fragile approach taken when blending styles.

Whilst hailing from Boston, Jenna Moynihan’s debut album ‘Woven’ proves that her heart lies with the Scottish fiddle tradition. At twenty-four years old, she is already playing beyond her years and leaving listeners around the world with baited breath for her next move.

The Scott Wood Band have delivered a stunning first album and it seems only natural that their already successful career is going to flourish yet again. They have set the bar extremely high, not only for any future recordings that they release, but also for other tune orientated folk bands across the UK.

Pearl and the Beard offer up their third and final studio album, Beast. A precious and alluring parting gift, the trendy trio leave behind a feel good album filled with pop grandeur and luscious harmonies.

On Eas, Iain Morrison joins the uprising of the Gaelic community’s pop-rock ‘fusioneers’ , his strongest and most heart-warming to date, an absolute pleasure to listen to.

Anne McCue’s Blue Sky Thinkin’ could easily come from a different era. Although created under heavy influence of her own inspirations such as Billie Holliday and Memphis Minnie, it is incomparable and completely its own.

Into the Sea is Dean Owens’ fifth solo album, one in which his roots are represented through stories and tales from the streets and hills of Scotland setting the scene of a charming Scottish landscape. If you’ve not heard it you can also enjoy a live session recorded exclusively for Folk Radio UK.

Darrell Scott takes a step back from song-writing with a haunting compilation of songs written by the late Ben Bullington. Ten embraces the simplicity of a man, his guitar and the songs and stories of a friend.