“My life feels like an entire improvisation,” says Simone Seales, Glasgow-based cellist and performance artist.
Between Genres, Beyond Boundaries: The World of Brownbear
“When you can win over a pub that hates you, you could probably win over a venue that’s come to see you,” reflects Matthew Hickman, better known as Brownbear, contemplating his journey from Ayrshire pubs to major venues. It’s this hard-won wisdom that characterises an artist who’s consistently pushed against expectations, both musical and cultural.
The Joy in Making Noise: MALKA’s Evolution from Folk to Future
“I think probably the transformation from being this kind of acoustic funky person to this out and out electro producer has been a transformation that I didn’t see coming,” reflects Tamara Schlesinger – better known as MALKA. She pauses, reconsidering her journey of the past 15 years. “But actually now that I think about it,…
Finding Beauty in Sparseness: The World of Faodail
In his Glasgow home studio, electronic producer Callan Marchetti, better known as Faodail, is reflecting on the relationship between music and place. His gaze drifts as he describes the northern Scottish landscapes that shape his sound: “It’s quite sparse. It is very textured in the way it looks,” he says, searching for words to capture…
Resist, Reflect, Repeat: Jill Lorean’s Quest for Peace
“I want to hear the word peace,” Jill Lorean says, her voice carrying equal measures of determination and weariness. “But I know that we’re very far from that. It feels like we’re sliding even further away from it.”
AMUNDA: ‘Like Thunder (feat. Elijah Kashmir)’
AMUNDA‘s potent new single ‘Like Thunder’ is a triumphant ode to self-acceptance.
Rachel Sermanni: ‘Killer Line’
Scottish folk impresario Rachel Sermanni delves into the ether of dreams and memories in search of inspiration with latest single ‘Killer Line’.
Ruby Gaines: ‘Holier Than Cows’
With ‘Holier Than Cows’, Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Ruby Gaines serves up a brilliantly accomplished track.
Miss Sxvage: ‘Far Far Away’
Transportive and tender, ‘Far Far Away’ finds South African artist Miss Sxvage in a dreamy, romantic contemplation. Over hazy, atmospheric production, Sxvage’s gossamer vocals float in the ether, beckoning a partner not to shy away from love’s embrace.
Raveloe: ‘Rustle In The Leaves’
With her latest single ‘Rustle In The Leaves’, Glasgow songwriter Kim Grant AKA Raveloe offers up a beautifully crafted folk song that finds relief and strength in facing one’s inner demons.
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