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Talking harbour lights, wood chip and more with King Creosote – the Kenny Anderson interview

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

It’s been five years since King Creosote last treated us to a live accompaniment of his soundtrack to From Scotland With Love, receiving rightful acclaim at the Edinburgh International Festival last time around. But now Fife-based Kenny Anderson – the … Continue reading →

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Into the mythic with the Trembling Bells – the Alex Neilson interview

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

Alex Neilson was near the Scottish border when I reached him, between live dates in Tyneside and Edinburgh with the Alasdair Roberts Trio. Caledonian folk artist Alasdair’s combo – completed by Stevie Jones on bass and keys – were back … Continue reading →

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9 by 7 – Jo Bartlett – a writewyattuk review

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

On first hearing Jo Bartlett’s 9 by 7, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. Only it’s a bit of an enigma. But like the best puzzles, it’s worth the effort decoding. You see, it has the mark of a … Continue reading →

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Highways, Islands and Magic Moments – the Jo Bartlett interview

Posted on July 14, 2014 by

Now and again a song tugs the heart-strings, and for me it’s more likely to be because of an under-stated beauty rather than a claw-hammer approach. A case in point is Highway Found, the title track of Jo Bartlett’s latest … Continue reading →

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