Albums

We have our first Celtic Connections live review in: Neil caught two great performances from Albastur Cultural Exchange and an an unlisted appearance by young five-piece Cherry Grove.

With an almost unrivalled track record of delivering hits for others, Beth Nielsen Chapman finally gets to add a touch of her own magic to a collection of 12 of her finest songs.

Gavin Marwick launches The Long Road And The Far Horizons at Celtic Connections, with an extremely talented big band to present the first glimpse of his brimful personal tune book.

Tuneship is as fine a collection of modern Celtic music as I’ve encountered in a long time…benefitting from the freedom of expression that is such a hallmark of today’s blossoming Scottish music scene.

Everything Changes is a well-rounded and gorgeous-sounding record which neatly summarises Rachel Sermanni’s musical journey so far…a milestone recording paving the way for a larger audience.

Paul Armfield is celebrating the great response to his fifth studio album by offering fans a free download. Plus catch his solo spot at The Lexington on 2nd February.

Adam Holmes releases his highly anticipated solo début album Heirs & Graces. The album is produced by the legendary John Wood and will be launched at Celtic Connections this month.

The Gloaming is a time between night and day a world between worlds, the music of this quintet occupies the spaces between the tradition and the modern, the mystery and the beauty.

A Transatlantic triumph, John McSherry talks exclusively to FRUK about the olllam built on his enduring musical friendship with Detroit based Tyler Duncan and new recruit Michael Shimmin.

We have a very special video première today from Emily Smith for ‘My Darling Boy’ from her forthcoming album Echoes. Her baby boy also makes his film debut in the video!

Taking a two step beyond Charge is a monster mash up of a record by five of the top musical talents of the borders, fusing drum & bass onto folk dance instruments and stylings.

Paul Armfield’s poet’s heart and a singer’s soul add the magic to Up Here. Blending folk, blues Americana and world flavours with a soupcon of Chanson, all done with impeccable taste.