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Tag: Scotland

Toni Sidgwick – ‘Try’

May 11, 2018

Originally from the Shetland Islands, but now based in County Durham, singer/songwriter Toni Sidgwick first started in music twelve years ago, busking on the streets of Edinburgh to support herself whilst studying. Her new single, ‘Try’, released on 4 May, has been described by Songwriting Magazine as, “…a delicate, lovely, and bittersweet indie-folk track by an absolutely brilliant songwriter.”

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Jamie Lawson To Support Ed Sheeran On UK/Eire Stadium Tour And Releases New Single ‘Fall Into Me’

May 2, 2018

Jamie Lawson has released his latest single, ‘Fall Into Me’, ahead of his mammoth suppport slot touring with Ed Sheeran around Ireland and the UK. The tour will take in 46 dates, including dates in Cork, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, and London, First concert is on May 4 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, Ireland.

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#Jedward Turn The Snow Green For #CowgateStPats At Espionage Edinburgh 17 March

March 22, 2018

Although it was a bitterly cold and snowy evening outdoors, it was all green inside Espionage nightclub, Edinburgh, when John and Edward Grimes, collectively known as Jedward, took to the stage for St Patrick’s Day, as part of the #CowgateStPats Festival.

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Jonny Shitbag & The Smokes – ‘You Could Not Have Given the Slightest of Fucks’

March 5, 2018

Jonny Shitbag and The Smokes release their first (and quite possibly last) album, beautifully titled, ‘You Could Not Have Given the Slightest of Fucks’. Go on, take a second to appreciate that name. All done? Then we’ll begin…

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The Essential Weekly Playlist Of: Owen Paul

January 12, 2018

The Essential Weekly Playlist is back, with a difference! Instead of YouTube links, now each artist has their own Spotify playlist of the songs which mean so much to them. Our first Essential Playlist for 2018 comes from Owen Paul. Be sure to give all the tracks a listen.

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Rock Collective WAY UP Release New Album ‘BIG WAVE’

October 11, 2017

Scottish rock collective Way Up have released their new album, ‘Big Wave’, on 8 October. The group consists of members of all ages, numbering from 2 to 11, based in Dumfries, South West Scotland.

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Lemonhaze – ‘Morning Sun’ Set For Release 30 October

September 7, 2017

Paisley band Lemonhaze started 2017 in a big way, supporting Paolo Nutini at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay event. Since then, they’ve recorded a new single, ‘Morning Sun’, and are about to embark on a Scottish tour. ‘Morning Sun’ is set for release on October 30.

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Eight Years Of Jedward!

August 22, 2017

The 22nd August is an auspicious time in the lives of Jedward fans, as it marks the date that John and Edward Grimes (and together they were John and Edward) first appeared on UK and Irish TV.

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Scottish Teen Talent Lisa Kowalski Releases Debut EP

July 6, 2017

17-year-old singer Lisa Kowalski’s EP reflects the twists and turns in the journey of an awkward kid struggling to find her place, her people and herself. With an uncanny ability to pick up tunes by ear in moments, she thinks of music as her safe place and her means of connecting with others.

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Glasgow Loves Jedward: Dublin Duo Play Twin Scottish Sets

May 15, 2017

Scotland loves Jedward, with the pair playing two Glasgow gigs in the past month.

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JedSheeran – John, Edward and Ed Show The Strength Of Their Friendship

April 19, 2017

JedSheeran is indeed a thing and and it’s here to stay.

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19 Year Old Country Artist Laura Bell-Jack Releases Debut EP ‘Nashville 2016’

January 26, 2017

Laura Bell-Jack, from Coldstream in Scotland, has released her debut EP, ‘Nashville 2016’. Containing three tracks, including two written by herself, and one from a Nashville songwriter.

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