The first thing you notice is the voice. Haunting and sublimely other-worldly, it stops you in your tracks with the gentlest of touches, proving that sometimes the intoxicating simplicity of a single voice is all you need to make an impact. With Benjamin Francis Leftwich, that hypnotic, breathy voice is the reason for it all…. Read more »
Rhythmneel is a six-piece Celtic/rock band based in the Highlands of Scotland for over a decade. They’re in high demand for music festivals & venues, marquee gigs, street parties, Highland Games/Gala Dances, corporate functions and other similar events throughout Scotland and overseas; particularly Holland & Germany The band’s set-list for larger events such as festivals… Read more »
Fatherson are a three piece who have been making waves in the Scottish music scene following a string of supports with bands such as Frightened Rabbit, Feeder, Twin Atlantic and Idlewild. The group have operated under the name Fatherson since December 2011 and have released two singles. “Hometown”, released through King Tuts Recordings showcases the… Read more »
Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins and guitarist Mike Lewis grew up together in the Cardiff satellite town of Pontypridd. They began blending musical genres as members of the band Public Disturbance. Watkins was a drummer at the time, but he moved to vocals when the pair first started experimenting as Lozt Prophetz. Watkins and Lewis flirted… Read more »
For three long and often lonely years of life on the road, plying a brand of honest and passionate folk/punk, Frank Turner continued to rise to prominence with an ever increasing following. But it was in the sweaty climes of the Lock Up Stage at Reading and Leeds 2008 that his solo career really started… Read more »
“NOTHING ON THE FOLK SCENE QUITE COMPARES TO THIS.” SUNDAY MAIL “A YEAR DOMINATED BY BIG BANDS AND EXPANDED LINE-UPS WAS TOPPED BY SCOTLAND’S EXTRAORDINARY TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA.” THE TELEGRAPH “THE TREACHEROUS ORCHESTRA’S MIGHTY AURAL RAMPAGE BRILLIANTLY CAPTURED AND REDOUBLED THE MOOD OF CELEBRATORY EUPHORIA.” THE SCOTSMAN Emerging from the vibrant melting-pot of Glasgow’s 21st-century folk… Read more »
Newton Faulkner first entered our world back in 2007, when his debut album Hand Built By Robots rocketed up the charts all the way to the number one spot. Since then, Newton has toured relentlessly around the world and 2009 saw the release of his second full-length album, Rebuilt By Humans. Currently Newton is working… Read more »
As seen on Celebrity Juice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News, Argumental and soon to be playing the lead role in brand new BBC Two sitcom ‘Hebburn’, Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee, Chris Ramsey, brings his hugely anticipated new show to venues nationwide on his biggest ever live tour,… Read more »
Lau are modern folk music’s most innovative band. Brilliant musicians, thrilling performers and free-thinking visionaries. Their new album ‘Race The Loser’ (out on Reveal Records October 1st) was recorded with American producer Tucker Martine (Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists, R.E.M., Laura Veirs) in Scotland throughout the Spring of 2012. ‘Race The Loser’ pushes Lau’s complex, yet… Read more »
