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Adam Holmes’ ‘The Voice of Scotland’ is a rare treat as he departs from his own material and into the realms of traditional tunes; an exquisite tribute to those early influences. He has even more firmly established himself as one to watch on the folk scene in Scotland and beyond.

Scottish singer songwriter Adam Holmes shares the video for his new single Go Lassie Go, taken from his new album ‘The Voice of Scotland’. “This album is a commitment to this life as a communicator via the medium of songs and stories.”

Watch the stunning new video from Adam Holmes for Hard Times, the first preview of his new album ‘Hope Park’ that also features Irvine Welsh. His best yet.

Adam Holmes has long been one of the country’s most talented and impressive vocalists, with Dreamweaver he takes that step further to being one of the finest songwriters in the UK today. Dreamweaver is a truly heart-warming listen and a formidably affecting and potent release.

Watch the accompanying video for ‘If You Ever Needed Me’, the new single from Adam Holmes and also our Song of the Day; taken from his new album Dreamweaver. This is Adam at his most enchanting…

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Adam Holmes returns with his eagerly awaited fourth album, Dreamweaver. Watch the accompanying video for his first single ‘Nature’, a song about the immovable force of time.

Our Song of the Day comes from The Magpie Arc, a new cross-border folk/rock band featuring Nancy Kerr, Martin Simpson, Adam Holmes, Tom A Wright and Alex Hunter. Watch them performing their first release – ‘Autumn Leaves’.

Meet Arcade, a collaboration featuring Ireland’s Heidi Talbot and Scotland’s Adam Holmes. Their new album ‘Face The Fall’ will be released on Drala Records on October 4th and will tour around the UK this autumn.

Later this month, Adam Holmes and The Embers are heading out on a joint tour with Baskery, a Swedish alternative Americana folk-rock band, comprising the three sisters Greta, Stella and Sunniva Bondesson.

With Midnight Milk, Adam Holmes demonstrates his willingness to mine the rich creativity behind his work and bring to the surface previously unimagined gems. Adam Holmes and the Embers have created an album that digs deep into the soul and finds it a place of calm comfort.

The end of last month saw the release of Midnight Milk, the much-anticipated new album from Edinburgh outfit Adam Holmes & The Embers. Don’t miss their UK tour with fellow Scot, Rachel Sermanni.

Adam Holmes & The Embers reveal new video for People Come People Go, shot in Adam’s home town of Edinburgh and the first single from the forthcoming album, ‘Brighter Still’.

Adam Holmes & the Embers are about to embark on a short Scottish tour before a summer of festival shows. So this seemed the perfect time to ask him a few questions about the new album ‘Brighter Still’.

Adam has gained confidence in his own ability and taken his music forward on Brighter Still. Not in a new direction, but off on a gentle tangent that explores what else can be achieved when the quality of the song writing leaves ample space for adventure.

We have a video premiere today for Adam Holmes’ ‘Fire In The Sun’. The film was made by the Ford Brothers and features on his debut album Heirs and Graces. It’s also our Song of the Day!

We have a song premiere today from the wonderful Heidi Talbot. Her new single ‘Christmas in September’ was written by Boo Hewerdine and produced by John McCusker. It’s released on 23rd November through Under One Sky Records.

Adam Holmes & The Embers continue to follow up the success of last year’s debut album, Heirs & Graces, with live dates up and down the country. On Friday night it was the chance for a Glasgow audience to enjoy the band, thanks to The Fallen Angels Club at the thriving Centre for Contemporary Arts; with up and coming solo performer Genesee providing the opening set.

With Despite the Dark, Rura have not only produced an album of its time for Scotland, but one with the musical breadth and strength to ensure it will appeal to a far wider audience. This is a band growing in stature and confidence, brimming with originality and innovation.