Lorraine Jordan Send My Soul
“a modern sound that is somehow infused with the folk music of the ages” RnR
“All 12 tracks are a sheer delight.” Folk Wales
“The quality of Lorraine’s writing in both lyrics and melody put her firmly in the top league” Folk London
“Enchanting vocals and absorbing songs” Maverick
La Llamas Bread and Jam
The La-Llamas sound is a blend of Rootsy Americana and Celtic Folk built on a foundation of world music rhythms. The songs on this album primarily explore the themes of philosophy and friendship, featuring tight harmonies, banjos, guitars and foot stompingly positive energy (alongside a peppering of world weary cynicism!).
Norrie MacIver with the Glasgow Barons Songs of Govan Old
Skipinnish lead singer Norrie MacIver teams up with The Glasgow Barons and Govan Reminiscence Group for an album of brand new folk songs about Govan’s heroines and heroes, among them rent strike activist Mary Barbour, Private Lawrence Nealis and the Clyde ship builders.
Johnny Steinberg Shadowland
Folk/Americana from songwriter Johnny Steinberg
“Shadowland reeks of quality” RnR Magazine
“A strong compilation of his songs, produced very well” Maverick Magazine 7/10
“This album must surely propel Steinberg to greater notoriety” Fatea Magazine
“Terrific debut!” Liverpool Sound and Vision
Hamish Napier The Woods
The 3rd instalment of Scottish Highland composer Hamish Napier’s ’Strathspey Pentalogy’ inspired by the nature, heritage and legends of his homeland.
“A beautifully constructed, evocative and distinctive album…a splendid and rare treat.” Songlines
“…Huge in both scale and vision… a mind-blowing creation” Irish Music Magazine
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Elena Piras Where The Wind Blows
Where the Wind Blows is the long awaited new album by award winning singer and musician Elena Piras. The album is a collection of beautiful, traditional Scottish and Gaelic melodies and works by artists including Sting and Tom Paxton.
“With hints of Joni Mitchell, Elena draws together these musical connotations in a refreshing and organic way.” Amy Flynn, University of Leeds
Fèis Rois Cèilidh air Chuairt:
21 Years of the Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail
This double album celebrates 21 years of the Fèis Rois Cèilidh Trail, an innovative project that provides vital professional development opportunities for emerging young musicians. The 22 tracks feature Cèilidh Trail alumni, including Rachel Newton, Mairearad Green, Josie Duncan, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Ali Levack and many other outstanding artists from across Scotland.
Felicity Buirski Committed to the Fire
Felicity’s spiritual journey from illusion to light continues with this third album of “Wayfarer”.
“A magnificent album; a rallying cry to find light in the darkness.” Mike Davies, Folking.com
Her debut, Repairs & Alterations, won Which HiFi & Music CD Awards 1989 Best Folk Album and after Prince, Most Innovative Performer with Peter Gabriel.
Various Artists Between Islands
The Between Islands project was created by An Lanntair to facilitate collaboration between artists from Scotland’s Western and Northern Isles including Kris Drever, Julie Fowlis, Kathleen Macinnes and Saltfishforty. This double CD includes both live and studio tracks from the three concerts presented to date, as well as specially commissioned pieces recorded during lockdown.
Various Artists Sounds Like Knockengorroch
This double album pays tribute to Knockengorroch festival, held in the secluded hills of SW Scotland and presenting roots and dance music from across the world. The lockdown compilation features new releases and pre-released tracks from artists on the Knockengorroch 2021 bill such as Afro Celt Sound System, Shooglenifty, Ewan McLennan, John Fairhurst, Twelfth Day and more.
The Strunts Too Much of Everything
“Throughout Too Much Of Everything, the listener starts to understand that the only things you can have too much of are hate, apathy, ignorance and grief. That even in anger there must be subtle humour paving the way to the hope of healing.” Ian D. Hall – Liverpool Sound and Vision
Gabi Maas and Alice Allen The Curlew
Nyckelharpa player Gabi Maas and cellist Alice Allen present their debut album ‘The Curlew’, a collection of Irish and Scandinavian tunes recorded at Oakridge Studios, Glasgow. Both Alice and Gabi’s playing styles are deeply rooted in classical and folk traditions, resulting in a unique sound world created through the combination of their instruments. Digital only.