2025 LINE UP
BELLADRUM 2025 CAST
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Inspired by the Wim Wenders classic , ‘Paris, Texas’ , the band were formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1987 by singer Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone. With more than 40 million albums sold, their songs continue to resonate with fans across the world including the ever popular Say What You Want, Summer Son and Inner Smile.
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While Supergrass’s music was bursting with enough personality on its own — a frantic explosion of energy, humour, hooks, and sonic references to everyone from The Beatles to Roxy Music — the band’s visuals, including videos directed by Danny’s brother Nic Goffey, were as eccentric and quintessentially British as elements of the trio’s collective, pre-band CV: dinner lady, labourer, Harvester restaurant employee. Quickly, Supergrass proved masters of pulling off the delicate balancing act between being cartoonish without ever becoming caricatured. At one point there was a close encounter with Steven Spielberg in which the director attempted, unsuccessfully, to persuade the band that they could be the new Monkees. (Supergrass weren’t prudes, just highly selective: Alright did make it onto the Clueless soundtrack.)
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Paul Heaton is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters with some 15 million album sales with his bands The Housemartins, The Beautiful South, solo and in recent years with Jacqui Abbott. Heaton’s talent was recognised at the prestigious Ivor Awards in2022 where noted author/radio DJ Stuart Maconie presented him with a long overdue gong for ‘Outstanding Song Collection’. His songwriting back catalogue includes manyhits such as Happy Hour, A Little Time, Perfect 10 and Rotterdam.
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Tom Walker, whose global streams have passed three billion, has sold over two million albums worldwide is soon to release his 2nd album ‘I Am, the follow up to his No.1 platinum debut ‘What A Time To Be Alive’
Since bursting into the charts with huge tracks ‘Leave A Light On’ and ‘Just You And I’ he had achieved some incredible milestones from winning a Brit Award, selling out shows across the globe as well as performing with The Princess Of Wales in Westminster Abbey where she joined Tom on piano for a memorable version of his track ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’.
Tom now makes a powerful return, sounding like you’ve never heard him before with brand new, defining singles including ‘Burn’, ‘Head Underwater’ and the forthcoming single ‘Holy Ghost’. He has just completed a sold out UK tour and is set to tour Europe and other parts of the globe later this year.
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Natasha Anne Bedingfield is a British singer-songwriter and producer. Born in 1981 in Haywards Heath, England, she is the youngest of three siblings. As a child, she was encouraged to pursue her love of music, and she began writing songs at the age of 8. She released her debut album Unwritten in 2004 to critical acclaim and international success. The album produced five top 10 singles, including the worldwide hit single “Unwritten”. She has since released three more studio albums, including Strip Me (2010) and Roll With Me (2019). In addition to her solo career, Bedingfield has worked with a number of other artists, including Adam Levine and Sean Kingston. She has earned a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit single “Pocketful of Sunshine”.
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International pop star. No longer lives in Dublin with her grandparents. Still recovering from an AliExpress addiction, amongst other things. Released her second album, ‘Crazymad, For Me’ in October 2023 - it’s the greatest album in the history of the world about relationships, regrets and time travel. Got nominated for a BRIT award and an Ivor Novello and shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.
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The four members of Tide Lines, formed in folk and forged in rock, have an innate understanding for the elevational power of music. That feeling, age-old but utterly modern, is there in spades in An Ocean Full of Islands, on standouts like the rousing, carousing romance of These Days, the sparkling, stately grandeur of Written in the Scars and the accordion-and-acoustic poetic pen-portraiture of Maybe Everyone Knows. These are songs, exquisitely written, sung and performed, that are both expansive and inclusive.
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Gok Wan MBE is amongst the most respected and recognisable personalities across media and fashion, with award winning presenting on TV, critically acclaimed books and more recently, creating the Isolation Nation movement, whereby during the lockdown period of 2020, using his DJing and passion for uplifting and uniting people, Gok took to live streams to give his legion of followers, comfort escape and sanctuary during difficult times.
Channelling his love of soulful, uplifting house, Gok used 2020 to press forward his foray into the music artistry, teaming up with up-and-coming producer Craig Knight and UK song writing and singing legend Kele Le Roc to release an up-to-date energy filled rendition of ‘Let Me Be Your Fantasy’. Gok rounded off a fast-moving 2020 by releasing his ‘Isolation Nation’ compilation, curated, and mixed by him, on world renowned house label Defected Records, preselling over 3000 copies leading to a subsequent Volume 2 compilation and releasing his first solo release ‘Right Direction’ on his newly minted Isolation Nation Records in 2021.
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Feeling like a band reborn The Pigeon Detectives have never really gone away. Having spent the last 3 years playing headline tours and festivals the band saw a significant change in their audience, almost as if the raucous and up-tempo anthems they had been playing for years were the perfect antidote to modern day mundanity. Repeatedly the Pigeon Detectives became the surprise highlight from festival line-ups for the people who had discovered them by accident or been out the loop in recent years; and an obvious must-see for those in the know.
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KARINE POLWART is a multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer, and storyteller. Her songs evoke a richness of place, hidden histories, scientific curiosity and folklore. Trees and rocks speak. Birds flit in and out of vision. And the stars know everything.She conjures the beauty and magic, the sorrow and complexity of the world out of the corner of her eye, with lyricism and tenderness.
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From her Gold-certified #2 debut album ‘English Rain’, 4 number 1 singles (globally),to achieving her highest chart position in almost a decade with this 2023’s ‘Phosphorescent’, Gabrielle Aplin has proven to be one of the UK’s most accomplished and engaging singer-songwriters with over 1 billion streams.
Aplin first rose to prominence with her hauntingly beautiful cover of ‘The Power of Love’, recorded for the 2012 John Lewis Christmas advert. The song soared to No.1 on the UK Singles Chart, introducing the world to her spellbinding voice and emotionally charged performances. She followed up with 'English Rain’, a debut album that showcased her ability to craft deeply personal yet universally relatable songs. Tracks like ‘Please Don’t Say You Love Me’, ‘Panic Cord’, and ‘Home’ became anthems for a generation, earning her a dedicated fanbase and a reputation as one of Britain’s most captivating singer-songwriters.
Beyond her music, Aplin continues to nurture the next generation of artists through Never Fade Records, the independent label she founded over a decade ago. Passionate about sustainability, creativity, and authentic artistry, she remains a beacon of independence in an industry often dominated by trends.
With a career spanning more than a decade, Gabrielle Aplin has never been one to stand still. As she embarks on this next phase, she remains as fearless and compelling as ever—an artist whose music continues to evolve, but whose heart remains in every note she sings.
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Founded by Scottish wildlife film-maker, Andrew O'Donnell, Beluga Lagoon is a production company and musical project.
Specializing in natural history/adventure films for broadcast and streaming.
Recent projects include BBC Scotland series ‘Roaming in the Wild’, the crowfunded film series ‘Sullivan’s Wild Scotland’ and new album ‘The Kilfraggan Forest Choir’, released in 2023.
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The multi-platinum success of The Hoosiers 2007 debut Number 1 album, “The Trick to Life”, and Top-10 singles such as “Worried About Ray” and “Goodbye Mr. A”, raised huge expectations for its follow-up, the prophetically titled “The Illusion of Safety”, which reached Number 10 in the UK charts in 2010.
Tension, creativity, democracy, arguments, time apart, coming back together, and then songs. Lots of them. Gone is the self-consciousness of the dog days around their second album; gone, too, the self-doubt. In their place is a deeply rooted – and hard-won – confidence, and a determination to lock back in to the freedom and joy of the early days.
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Scottish four-piece Kassidy may look like a pre-groomed Kings of Leon, but their acoustic indie sound has more in common with the classic Americana of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young than the Southern boogie rock of the Followills. Formed in Glasgow, multi-instrumentalists Barrie-James O'Neill, Lewis Andrew, Hamish Fingland, and Chris Potter originally intended to play as a traditional four-piece outfit until settling on a setup that saw all members share vocal and guitar duties equally.
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Elles Bailey, the inspirational, award winning, smokey voiced chanteuse who has powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and Roots scenes in recent years, has released her 4th studio album ‘Beneath the Neon Glow’.
Although heralded in the Blues, Americana and Rock communities in the UK and further afield Elles describes herself as a genre blending artist who doesn’t want to be put in just one box. This album sees her effortlessly weaves through roots, rock and soul inspired americana with first class songwriting and excellent musicianship. The Daily Star called the album ‘Brilliant’, Classic Rock states that‘she’s hit a new hooky sweet spot’ and Mojo predicts that Elles’ ‘Rise and Rise is inevitable’
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Dreadzone are a 5 piece and focussing more on the electronic and dub elements of their show in 2020 – a sound they developed in earlier years of Dreadzone. Their old skool dread sound comes bubbling to the surface on most recent album ‘Dread Times’ which digs deep into their dub and reggae roots whilst still keeping the beats fresh and the textures electronic.
Dreadzone have steadily been releasing albums and progressively bettering, refining and perfecting their own unique and inimitable take on dub since their inception in 1993. Still going strong after nearly 30 years in the game they have also long been and still are, one of the best live bands around.
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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However, his ‘God of Hellfire’ burned out fast and, in 1970, here turned with a new project: the prog-festival freak-show Kingdom Come followed by a varied solo career. Those initial four band albums, by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and by Kingdom Come are thrilling, as tend to be Brown’s cameos on other peoples’ projects.
Best known for his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice. He has been a major influence on a wide range of musicians due to his outstanding vocal ability and wild stage persona and concepts. He is considered a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock and influential on heavy metal music.
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Katie Gregson-MacLeod was just eight years old when she first sang solo in public. At the Inverness Music Festival, she performed one of her own songs, the aptly titled ‘Different’. Now, thanks to a life-changing summer, Katie’s songs are being produced by Grammy Award winners and her fans include stars of pop, stage and screen. “I found a video of that performance recently and, you know what, I wasn’t bad,” laughs the 21 year old who is about to become a household name. “The song had structure, a middle eight, proper chords. I don’t know who broke that little kid’s heart, but she was really going for it.” For as long as she can remember, Katie has composed songs, poems and short stories. From her early teens, inspired by Amy Winehouse, she knew that a career in music was her future.
This summer the earthquake hit. The first tremor was ‘Second Single Bed’, Katie’s first song to be played on Radio 1. Just weeks later, home for the holidays between playing festivals and working in her local coffee shop, Perk, TikTok turned Katie’s life upside down, literally overnight. On the evening of August 4th, having written a raw break-up song called ‘complex’ in a couple of hours on the family piano days earlier, she posted 45 seconds of the chorus to the platform that she had learnt to use in lockdown and went to bed. By morning, tens of thousands had shared it and hundreds of covers had already been posted. Camila Cabello, Tom Walker, Lennon Stella, Madison Beer and the actress Rachel Zegler were among those who made their own versions. FINNEAS, Fletcher and Lewis Capaldi were fans. Newspapers reported the story when A&Rs turned up to Perk to try to sign the Scot. By the time she signed to Columbia, every major label in the UK and US had been in touch and the New York Times had run a feature.
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Fans of The East Pointers have Koady Chaisson to thank for being the kinetic force behind the JUNO-Award winning indie-folk trio since the group formed in 2014. The dancefloor-shaking, electro-trad glorious combination of folk/pop has brought so much joy to audiences around the world. And now, even posthumously, Koady’s energetic fire continues to blaze the musical trail onward.
It was on January 6, 2022 that Koady Chaisson of The East Pointers passed away from an unexpected heart aneurysm at 37. Those who were lucky to have been influenced by his creative and generous soul felt like a black hole had suddenly formed where the supernova of Koady’s light had been.
But before his passing, Koady, Tim Chaisson, and Jake Charron, had recorded most of the tracks for two new EPs. Unlike any of the The East Pointers’ material to date, these precious songs are shiny and melodic, nostalgia-flared, folk experimental pop but with the same driving trad hooks for which the band has become known and revered.
The first EP, House of Dreams,was released in September 2022 and was nominated for a JUNO Award in 2023. The second EP, Safe In Sound, was released in November 2023.
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The Joy Hotel played their first at The Blue Arrow in Glasgow, which sold out through word-of-mouth alone, as did their next three hometown headline performances at McChuill’s, King Tut’s and St. Luke’s, doubling the venue size with each show and selling every ticket they put on sale.
In October of 2021, the band spent eleven days at Rockfield, the legendary studio in Monmouth, Wales, recording live-to-tape. When they left, they had a sound. It is often contradictory, in that it combines the songwriting sensibilities of pop and country with arrangements reminiscent of the psychedelic scene of the 60s, six-part vocal harmonies with elements of noise rock, beautiful balladry with a sense of humour, and is cinematic even when stripped of any visual aspects.
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TOBY LEE is the leading light of the old-soul nu-blues scene. He has just been confirmed as Young Blues Musician of the Year for the 3rd time and the youngest ever performer to be inducted into the UK Blues Hall of Fame.
Toby has shared the stage with a host of guitar stars including Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Peter Frampton and Slash and has appeared alongside his hero, Joe Bonamassa at the Royal Albert Hall and on Joe’s famed Mediterranean Blues Cruise. Toby has been an official Gibson Artist since the age of ten and is endorsed by Blackstar Amplification and D’Addario Strings.
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After winning three leading Belgian music awards with Humo's Rock Rally, De Nieuwe Lichting and Sound Track, girl band BLUAI is expanding its horizons. On their debut album Save It For Later, the trio leaves for a road trip through the sonorous areas populated by the likes of Big Thief, Pinegrove, Haim, and Alabama Shakes.
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LUSA is the exciting new project from Innes Strachan, synth player and producer behind electro-trad pioneers, Niteworks.
Released in September 2024, 'The Colour of Space’ is Innes’ debut album under the LUSA alias and sees him take a step away from trad for the first time in his career. It features a mix of emotive electro-pop songs and synth driven electronica. Many long-time friends and talented creatives collaborated on the project, including Beth Malcom, Donald Macdonald, Ruairidh Graham, Laura Wilkie, Keir Long, Colin Bramwell and Lorne Macfadyen.
The LUSA live line-up features Innes Strachan (keys), Donald Macdonald (keys), Ruairidh Graham (drums/percussion) and Beth Malcom (keys and vocals).
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From a humble beginning in the Scottish Highlands & Islands, Hò-rò are gradually becoming a force to reckon with in the Scottish music scene. This group has held their audience spellbound with their energetic performance, musical tune arrangements everywhere they perform in Scotland. The group released their debut album in the summer of 2016, and the acceptance has been remarkable with colossal success recorded in album sales. With a line-up that features bagpipes, border pipes, accordion, fiddle, and whistles; musical instruments that are aligned with traditional Highland music combined with the sounds of guitar, keyboards, drums, and bodhran, Hò-rò can play diverse styles and produce a set that features rich musical textures. This instrumental mix is complemented further by both the unbeatable poetry of Gaelic song and the vivid storytelling of the Scots song genre.
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Hailing from the industrial town of Middlesbrough in the North East of England, Finn Forster is a pioneer of songs that come from places of real truth, deliver anthemic melodies and shine light on the trials and tribulations of his youth told through captivating vocals.
Featured on BBC Radio 2, Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and picked as a ‘BBC Introducing One To Watch’ artist, Finn also won the prestigious Drake YolanDa award and has supported the likes of Rag n Bone Man, Bastille, The Reytons and The Lottery Winners.
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For what began life as something of a side project for Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish, a labour of love, a homage to the classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s, My Darling Clementine has grown and grown, and to some degree, has even overtaken the solo careers of it’s two main protagonists.
In a twelve year period they have released six critically acclaimed albums, a DVD collection, and played over 1000 shows right across the world. The numerous accolades and awards they have won has placed the band at the forefront of the ever burgeoning Americana scene
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Lewis McLaughlin, indie troubadour hailing from the vibrant streets of Leith, is set to release his highly anticipated second album, "A Hope In Fear." on August 2nd. Following the success of his debut LP, "Feel the Ground You Walk Upon," McLaughlin's latest offering promises to captivate audiences with its blend of introspective lyricism and infectious melodies.
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The youngest of four daughters, Emily Atkinson aka Fourth Daughter, creates euphoric electro from the Scottish capital. Drawing influence from the likes of Rufus Du Sol, Jamie xx, and Sylvan Esso, her lush, intricately textured music is imbued with emotional narratives that offer a cathartic and joyous release. Born and raised in the endless countryside, Atkinson has always found her sense of escape in music.
Inspired by her dad’s synth-heavy CD collection, she began playing piano at the age of 7, eventually becoming classically trained. At university, she finally turned her own hand to synths, discovering on Pro Tools “a world of open possibilities.”
With her music’s arresting blend of pulsating synths, luminous soundscapes and her own radiant vocals, listening to Fourth Daughter feels like bathing in the Balearic sun. With plenty of support slots under her belt including Sylvan Esso, Japanese House & SG Lewis to name but a few, Fourth Daughter took to headlining her solo show in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2023 and rounded it off with a slot at BBC Introducing live at the Edinburgh festival. With her soul-on-sleeve approach and undeniable talent as an artist,producer and writer, Atkinson is quickly turning heads and hearts, establishing herself as one of electronic music’s most exciting rising talents. Fourth Daughter’s music is an irresistible island of escape, with a rapidly growing population.
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Based in the Highlands of Scotland, Rhythmnreel are a Rock band with an upbeat foot stomping Celtic vibe. Their music is driven by thumping bass, drums & guitars, embellished with fiddle, whistle & Highland bagpipes, enveloped in the warm tones of the saxophone with songs & melodies that once inside your ears won’t leave you even in your deepest slumber.. The band were formed back in 1993 & have built up a strong & loyal following, both at home in Scotland & overseas with regular tours to Germany, Switzerland & Holland, as well as many Festival appearances around the UK.
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Texas Americana singer-songwriter Libby Koch (pronounced "coke") is a “country meets soulful” (Free Press Houston), “feisty Texas songbird” (Country Music People) who “sings her story with a little twang, some slide guitar, and a lot of heart” (Texas Monthly). Libby is working on the follow up album to her critically acclaimed 2016 LP Just Move On (Berkalin Records). Working in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Bil VornDick, she draws on legends from Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn to Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, among others, to craft “true cryin’ and leavin’ country songs.” Combining her country soul with a seventh-generation Texas troubadour’s storytelling skill, Koch fills her songs with intimacy and honesty. Like the most timeless country classics, they’re the kind that make you feel good about feelin’ bad.
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Hailing from Inverness the capital city of the Scottish Highlands, Schiehallion are a Scottish Folk/Ceilidh band who have spent the last number of years both at home and further afield building an impressive ardent fan base, this has culminated in them being deserving of their widely held reputation as a fiery and passionate must see live music act.
Consisting of founding member Kenny Jamieson Vocals – Guitar & Bodhran, Stuart Mackintosh Accordion and when required Calum MacGillivray on Bagpipes, Schiehallion are ever present on the live music venue and festival scene.
Immersed in Scotland’s culture and music traditions, Schiehallion’s ability to engage and transfix their audience time after time has justifiably led to their richly deserved status as one of Scotland’s top bands in their musical category and genre.
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Edinburgh based Funk, Dance and Neo-soul band
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The Dazed Digital Age (DDA) are an indie electronica band hailing from the scenic Highlands of Scotland. They have rereleased their highly anticipated new single, “Symon,” marking their first release since “Nothing Remains” in 2020 and their debut, “IV,” in 2018.
Drawing inspiration from musical luminaries such as Depeche Mode, The Chemical Brothers, Aphex Twin, and Radiohead, The Dazed Digital Age consistently infuse their work with raw emotion.
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Space Van is a dynamic rock band hailing from Scotland, blending gritty energy with melodic hooks to create an unforgettable sound. Known for their electrifying live performances and infectious anthems, the band has quickly gained a loyal following in the UK music scene. With standout tracks like Ditched, Alien Love, Talk About It, and Challenger, Space Van weaves together themes of connection, introspection, and escapism.
Whether performing in intimate venues or headlining all-day rock events, Space Van’s passion for music and their connection with fans are at the heart of everything they do.
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Dancing with Sharks is the big sound of dancing in the North. Playing dance classics including songs from Tina Turner, Elvis, Queen, ABBA, Blues Brothers and more, the band is guaranteed to get audiences up and dancing. With a multi-talented rhythm section, supported by four great sounding horns, singers Pete and Catriona have fun producing a fabulous, feel good sound. And if you’re not dancing, you’ll be singing along to the fun sound of Dancing with Sharks.
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Hailing from the West of Scotland, Becca Sloan is a rising neo-soul and rnb artist making waves in Scotland’s flourishing contemporary jazzscene. Praised by BBC Introducing Scotland as "the best of the best," Becca is known for her original compositions that blend heartfelt, raw lyrics with soulful grooves. Active in both Edinburgh and Glasgow’s dynamic music scenes, she has collaborated with a range of talented, award-winning musicians, further honing her distinctive sound. For her upcoming show, Becca will be joined by an exceptional lineup featuring: Roan Anderson on drums, Ed Denman on guitar, and Gregor Wilson on bass, with a special guest to be revealed closer to the date.
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Tremoloco is an eclectic roots band who have been described as Sonoran Gothic Folk, Gulf Coast roots and Tex-Mexican-Americana. They sometimes refer to it as simply “Cantina Music.”
Mexican groove and swing: The Los Angeles/Houston band Tremoloco play a singular blend of Mexican and American roots music, delivering original songs in Spanish and English that draw on a promiscuously diverse array of musical traditions. Encompassing Nashville twang and Louisiana bayou grooves, New Orleans R&B, Delta blues, rancheros, cumbias and Tex-Mex romps.
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Mullagain is an Inverness based jazz quartet drawing from the considerable talent of local musicians. Inspired by the renowned baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, the band plays authentic sounding Mulligan songs plus a whole host of jazz standards including songs from the repertoire of Stan Getz and Sonny Rollins. Included in the usual line up are Dancing with Sharks family members John, Neil and Michael who enjoy playing with invited guests to provide a fun and varied jazz set.
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Singer with a voice beyond his years.
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Dark Anthemic - Indie Rock
Hard Hitting Grooves and Riffs
Inverness - Scotland
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The Idiotix are a five-piece rock band based in the Highlands & Moray. Brought together by a social media post, these lads quickly bonded, and the tunes started flowing! They have quickly gained a following, and are soon to record their first full concept album. Elements of rock, metal, funk, pop, rap.... pretty much all genres are sprinkled into their songs, making these guys a truly unique squad!
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Young Rock band hailing from Inverness in Scotland
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Tartan Paint are a traditional band reshaping boundaries. Hailing from the diverse musical backgrounds of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands, they seamlessly blend traditional instruments with modern sounds. Rooted in the tapestry of folk melodies from their homelands, this eclectic ensemble infuse their ceilidh and song soundscape with a modern, explosive energy.
With a repertoire that spans generations, Tartan Paint have been captivating a worldwide audience, transcending genres and leaving an indelible mark on the evolving landscape of traditional music.
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Fèis Rois started a National Ceilidh Trail for Scotland in 2012. This project has since gone from strength-to-strength and provides opportunities for young musicians from across Scotland to perform in locations across the country, not covered by the smaller community Ceilidh Trails.
As well as covering a significant area of the Highlands, Fèis Rois’ Ceilidh Trails perform in venues across the whole of Scotland and further afield.
Many previous participants of the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail have gone on to carve out successful careers in the Scottish music industry. These include Fraya Thomsen, Mairearad Green, Matheu Watson, Mischa Macpherson, and Rachel Newton, and many more!
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One of the most respected voices of their genre, Indie Trad band Dlù are a trad fusion band from Glasgow. Comprising of Moilidh NicGriogair, Zach Ronan, Aidan Spiers, Andrew Grossart, and Seoras Chlad, their eclectic musical backgrounds influence their original melodies and arrangements, giving the band their own distinctive sound.
Their name derives from the Gaelic word 'dlùth', meaning tight-knit and close, a tribute not only to the friendship between members but also to the band’s origins which lie in the Glasgow Gaelic School.
DLÙ released their debut album ‘Moch’ in February 2022 at the Òran Mòr, Glasgow, earning international radio plays and reviews. Following this success, Dlù’s new album ‘Close To’ was released in June 2024, further showcasing their distinctive sound and commitment to Gaelic culture.
As Gaelic speakers, DLÙ feel passionately about keeping their culture alive by writing music that appeals not only to members of the Gaelic speaking community but to those who have never heard Scottish Traditional music before.
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Skipinnish are a powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music and mark a remarkable voyage of 25 years in 2024. Emerging from the heart of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the band has flourished into an iconic name in the Celtic music scene, enthralling audiences with their potent blend of traditional and modern sounds.
Founded in 1999 by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson, Skipinnish’s roots are deeply entrenched in the rich musical traditions of Scotland. The band’s name, taken from the place where Angus grew up on the Island of Tiree, resonates with their strong connection to the land, sea and Gaelic culture. Over the years, the ensemble has expanded, welcoming talented musicians who have added vibrant layers to their sound, blending voice, bagpipes, accordions, fiddles, on a rhythmical foundation of Drums, Bass and Keyboards.
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Crossover dance music icon Example has been maintaining years of momentum with chart topping singles, career defining festival sets, sold out tours and multiple platinum records. As an iconic figure, loving father, husband and artist, Example is the front man of multiple generations. Having spent well over a decade in the game, the UK mainstay has crafted a career drenched in accolades.
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Scottish four-piece Kassidy may look like a pre-groomed Kings of Leon, but their acoustic indie sound has more in common with the classic Americana of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young than the Southern boogie rock of the Followills. Formed in Glasgow, multi-instrumentalists Barrie-James O'Neill, Lewis Andrew, Hamish Fingland, and Chris Potter originally intended to play as a traditional four-piece outfit until settling on a setup that saw all members share vocal and guitar duties equally.
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Sweet Illusions is the second album (after St. Christopher) by Scottish actor Peter Capaldi, produced by Dr Robert of The Blow Monkeys and released on March 28 on the Last Night From Glasgow label. The label said... On March 28th 2025, we will be frankly delighted to bring you the brand new album from Peter Capaldi. Sweet Illusions was recorded and mixed in 2023/ 2024 It was produced by Dr Robert (The Blow Monkeys) and features 11 sophisticated and beautifully crafted pop songs, including the latest single "Bin Night" Sweet Illusions will be pressed on three shades of Vinyl The Milky White Vinyl will be exclusive to members of LNFG.
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Torridon is a Scottish folk rock band from Ross-shire, formed in 2005. They have performed throughout Europe, captivating audiences with their energetic performances that blend powerful vocals, intricate harmonies, and skilled instrumentation. Their sound is a fusion of folk, rock, and contemporary elements, drawing inspiration from Scotland's breathtaking landscapes. In 2019, they released their first album, Break The Chains, which further solidified their appeal to both local and global fans.
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The Primitives emerged from the UK independent music scene of the mid-1980s and are best known for their 1988 international hit single "Crash". Formed in Coventry in 1984, disbanded in 1992 and reformed in 2009, the band's two constant members throughout their recording career have been vocalist Tracy Tracyand guitarist Paul Court. Drummer Tig Williams has been a member since 1987. Often described as an indie pop or indie rockband, The Primitives' musical style can also be seen as straddling power pop, new wave and post-punk
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In a quiet seaside town in the East of Scotland, Nati has been growing an army of global fans. 2022 saw her not only hit nearly 2million followers across social media platforms, but also hit the road supporting Tidelines, Newton Faulkner and Simply Red. After a successful run of livestreamed shows which meant that Nati could quit her 9-5 job and focus solely on music. Nati has been busy writing and creating original music with her first single set to be released in September, which she recorded with Rich Turvey, ‘Blossoms’ producer. Nati is joining ‘When Rivers Meet’ on tour in the UK in October followed by her own run of sold out shows in Scotland in November, with the iconic King Tuts selling out in a matter of hours. She is soon to announce more headline shows across the UK. This all comes after her first ever summer of festivals in the UK where she played, Cambridge Folk Festival and Secret Garden Party to name a few. Nati’s story is one that reminds you that dreams really can come true. Just 2 years ago Nati was playing guitar in her bedroom, with the aim of keeping herself entertained during lockdown after lockdown. What she didn’t anticipate was that she was also putting smiles on the faces of hundreds of thousands of people each week, building a community of who not only love Nati for her musicianship and dreamy vocals but also her huge, warm, inclusive personality which meant that her channels were lifting spirits all over the world. In a time where the world felt lonely, Nati was everybody’s friend.
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Muireann Bradley is a 17 year old folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal. She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as later folk, country and Americana.
Her first album, “I Kept These Old Blues was released in December 2023 and reached number 1 on the Amazon download chart UK.Her performances online have been viewed over 2 million times and her Irish and U.K. gigs have sold out.
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Talented Scottish accordionist and singer Calum MacPhail is celebrated for his dynamic fusion of Celtic melodies and country pop sounds. His debut solo album At Last..., released in April 2023, soared to success, with lead single Oh My Darlin’ topping the iTunes Country Charts. Calum has lit up stages at Belladrum festival with his electrifying live solo performances and sold out back-to-back headline shows at Inverness’ Eden Court. With roots deeply embedded in Highland musical traditions, Calum co-founded award-winning trad folk band Hò-rò in 2014, who have since toured across the UK, Europe and China, and released three critically acclaimed albums. His versatility shines through all of his performances, whether he’s enchanting audiences with heartfelt ballads or lively tunes. With a packed summer schedule of festivals and shows across Scotland this year, Calum MacPhail’s star continues to rise, marking him as a promising young figure in Scotland’s thriving music scene.
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Introducing Porkpie, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and Breadth of the British isles in , combining top quality dance along ska standards with well-crafted originals from their recently acclaimed 2023 album Skandemic.
PORKPIE are the undisputed Kings of backbeat excellence and with their legendary high octane, energy sapping performances and showmanship they will leave you wanting more, more and some more!
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Dedication, hard work and resilience make the backbone of October Drift. Through a turbulent world of personal upheavals, a global pandemic, alongside social and political unrest, the highly acclaimed indie rock four piece from South West England head towards their third album Blame The Young on September 27th via Physical Education Recordings with a new refreshed view of clarity and experience inspiring their most powerful and personal record yet.
With two widely acclaimed albums behind them (supported by the likes of The Observer, Daily Star, Kerrang, Classic Rock, Rolling Stone and more), a slew of radio hits in the UK, Europe and US, and a fervent live following with multiple sold out shows across the UK and Europe (with their largest forthcoming on November 5th at London’s Scala) alongside gracing their arena stages this year as they stepped up to support Archive across Europe, the band come armed with the songs and experience ready to take 2025 by storm.
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Casey was born in Chesterfield, a market town in the English midlands, an only child with a penchant for the spotlight. Growing up, he was exposed to the greats of early 00s English pop culture, like Gareth Gates and Robbie Williams – two men who set the mould for what he thought he wanted to be. His mother, keen for him to follow that musical path, signed him up to clarinet classes. He played for eight years, all while his musical taste became a little more refined, listening to pop-leaning indie bands, before eventually becoming an Arctic Monkeys boy. “But I can't say it ever crossed my mind that I wanted to be a professional clarinettist,” Casey says. “I just wanted money.”
After four back to back sold out world tours including the prestigious KOKO in London, Casey Lowery could be Chesterfields best kept secret. With over 5 million followers online the tongue in cheek songwriter has finally put pen to paper on an extended project with ‘Not Ready' being the first track.
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RuMac is a British artist that specializes in European Celtic music. Their soul-stirring melodies and charming folk-inspired compositions attract audiences. RuMac easily fuses parts of traditional Celtic music with current European influences, creating a really distinctive and alluring sound. They do this with a deep-seated passion for their craft.
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The Laurettes are an all female band from the West Coast of Scotland, making big noise up and down the country. They are known for getting the party started wherever they go and their Celtic Rock/Indie Folk Fusion sounds have had some of the largest choreographed crowds known to the festival circuit. The girls have just released their Debut Album 'Meet Me at the Mainstage' and have toured the country playing festivals far and wide, accompanying some of the biggest names in Scottish Music on tour such as Peat and Diesel, Skerryvore, Trail West and many more. They have become well known and cherished for their ‘electric positive vibes’ onstage, alongside their energy and ability to get the full crowd involved in their performances - with a, 'HEAVE HO, LET'S GO!' & a 'Dopamine' Dance, The Laurettes love bringing the festival Madness.
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The Dangleberries are a pipe rock band like no other, consisting of vocals, guitars, drums and of course bagpipes! The band’s rousing performances deliver a mixture of their own material, both songs and instrumentals in addition to well known and at times unexpected covers (Boney M’s Daddy Cool being a great example). Their own material is mainly rock influenced but naturally written to compliment and fuse with the unique sound of the bagpipes.
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James Emmanuel’s journey into music began with a gentle nudge from his father, a preacher in Nigeria, who noticed his son could use some grounding amid the challenges of youth. James joined the church gospel choir, where he discovered his love for singing that carries him through difficult times. At 16, after his father’s passing, he took on a new responsibility staying home to support his mother. Later, he set out for the UK on his own, working as a cleaner in a sports bar, where his love for music came alive again. Singing while he worked, he caught attention and soon earned the role of running the bar’s karaoke.
Edinburgh is where he found a true musical home. His warm, soulful performances have become a mainstay at The Jazz Bar, and his gratitude for Edinburgh's embrace shines in his track, “Nothing But Love For This City.” Inspired by the challenges he’s overcome and his sense of peace and belonging, he released “Lonesome Man,” a heartfelt debut that resonated far and wide, reaching U.S. radio waves and a wider audience.
James’ music is rooted in life’s simple truths—family, resilience, and the power of community. Wise beyond his years, he brings authenticity to each performance, filling rooms with a joy and presence that reflect his 10,000 hours of dedication to his craft.
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Iona Zajac is a formidable presence, particularly when it comes to her live performance. Her music seamlessly blends folk, indie and alternative genres with an authentic grit that has captivated audiences across Europe. There is an uncompromising ferocity that courses through her songs; fucked up love affairs, consent (or lack thereof), weird dreams and wild sex, delivered with a tender, powerful voice and impenetrable stare.
Zajac has built a reputation for the intense beauty of her solo work but also performs with the powerful backing of her full band which includes Eleanor Mason (Voka Gentle, Paolo Nutini, Billie Marten) & Joe Taylor (Anna B Savage, Penelope Isles), whom both feature on her recently recorded and highly anticipated debut album. You can expect nods to solo bedroom EP, ‘Find Her in the Grass’, but darker themes are now accompanied by pulsating drone synths and drum builds, at times ascending into enraged cries and chaos.
2022/23 was spent mainly on the road, touring with the likes of LANKUM, Billy Nomates, Arab Strap, Anna B Savage, The Cinematic Orchestra, Hamish Hawk and Idlewild.
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Raised in Stranraer on a diet of Robert Burns and Harry Lauder, Jarad Rowan is a Scots balladeer for the 21st century. His love for traditional Scottish song began in childhood, however it was during the pandemic that Rowan found his audience, amassing over half a million followers off the back of his home recorded renditions of the songs he grew up with.
On his debut album (out soon on Wee Studio Records) Jarad takes the tartan anthems of days gone by and shocks them to life with foot-stomping, ceilidh-bangers, creating singalong folk and trad anthems for the modern era. His magnetic charisma and bold, rich voice have won over audiences all around Scotland from pub stages to festival headlines.
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BBC Fame Academy finalist Chris Manning is an accomplished professional singer having entertained and performed all over the world from London Wembley Arena to the 7 Star St Regis Hotel in Mumbai.
With 25 years in show business, Chris has performed live to millions.
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Cumbiatones is a psychedelic Cumbia band based in Edinburgh (Scotland). Formed in 2021, Cumbiatones combines traditional cumbia rhythms from Perú (Chicha music), Argentina and Colombia with rock, psychedelic sounds and energetics riff to burn up the dance floor.
A band made up of musicians from different nationalities such as Chile, Argentina, Spain and Scotland demonstrates the deep fusion within their original songs. Salsa, rock, flamenco and blues merge within the framework of Cumbia, leaving a latin flavour in cold Scotland.
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The Carloways are an Americana / Rock n Roll band from Perthshire, Scotland.
Formed by school friends, the band have played countless gigs and festivals for the last few years, reaching as far as Cornwall, Thurso, Stornoway and everywhere in-between. 2017 saw the band perform 19 sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They have recently supported acts such as The Magic Numbers.
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Dylan James Tierney writes songs that come straight from the heart. The only way he knows how - Lyrics rooted in hard-won experience, talking about love and loss, the perennial search for hope. The 27 year old is based in Inverness, the close-knit community of highland musicians helping to propel him forwards. He has a band which includes five other members, Kenna Ross - keyboard , Ben Hesling - lead guitar , Adam Goemans - bass guitar , Marc McKie - drums and Ashley Mackay - backing vocals. After previously playing the Grassroots tent at Belladrum, Dylan and his band are extremely excited to play The Garden stage at Belladrum 2025.
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Moteh Parrott is an Edinburgh-based alternative-indie-folk-rock artist from The Highlands via Africa. Born in Cameroon to parents working in rainforest conservation, and given the local name ‘Mnkongmoteh’, his music has been likened to “a Highland wilderness with all the sweeping colour and spirit which that encompasses”, complementing reflective, uplifting lyrics with open-tuned electric guitar and cello. Shortlisted for BBC Radio Scotland’s Singer-Songwriter of the Year Award, Moteh has recently released his debut album, which was recorded at Chem19 studios with Paul Savage, producer of Mogwai, Arab strap and King Creosote, among other renowned Scottish artists. The album features collaborations with Rachel Sermanni and trad musician RyanYoung
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Now songwriter and leader of his own band "Dougie Burns & The Cadillacs"
Dougie has also been one half of the Acoustic Blues Duo Bluebelly for around 15 years. He has toured with Seasick Steve and supported many artists including Albert Lee, Iain McNabb, Nine Below Zero, Dona Oxford and many others.
Toured the UK extensively appearing at festivals from Looe in Cornwall to Belladrum in the Scottish Highlands.
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CLEAVERS are a punishingly loud punk rock band from Elgin, Scotland. A band to be witnessed live, they have taken their ferocious noise all over the UK from basements to festival stages, caused stage invasions in Scandinavia, destroyed eardrums in European and even implemented zimmer frames and fireworks into their live show. 2024 saw the release of new singles “Clocking in, Checking out” and “All I want to do is cry” with more new music on the way in 2025.
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Over the past few years Davy & Sam have been busy gigging & touring with many Festival appearances up & down the UK.. They recently opened up for the legendary Martin Stephenson & The Daintees as well as the highland phenomena that is Peat & Diesel on some dates during their sell out tours..
Davy's latest solo album entitled 'Life's Just Fine" comprises of 10 original songs & 1 cover (Bob Marleys Redemption Songs) Subject matter ranges from: Love, Loss & loneliness, homelessness & displacement, Haunted Hotels & old Pianos as well as a good measure of Life's trials & tribulations with more than a hint of hope & belief of the Human condition..
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Scottish-based musicians with an exceptional and unique sound. Together they create original songs, that are highlighted by vocal harmonies, guitar, saxophone, and EWI. Having played together for nearly two decades Maryann and Bev produce an unparalleled musical experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.
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The Retrophones are a full-piece Edinburgh-based funk band playing a set of high-tempo grooves, including songs from funk legends old and new.
Formed in early 2011, The Retrophones have performed at numerous bars, festivals and private functions around Scotland, including the Tartan Heart Festival at Belladrum.
We are a fun and funky band, guaranteed to get your event grooving – so be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
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Long before BAD ACTRESS burst on to their local music scene in 2018, each of the members had been clocking up performing, writing and recording experience with different bands of different styles and influences.
In bringing all this together they quickly established an extensive catalogue of solid original material, rooted in ‘good time’ hard rock and written to impress.
They use each and every one of their live performances to showcase this material and soon bagged a few awards for their efforts. Since then, they have been delighting crowds wherever they go.
They’ve supported top acts such as Gun, Electric Boys and Hardline, and completed two UK tours supporting Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Dead Daisies, Journey). They’ve played festivals and headline shows the length and breadth of the UK, including headlining the second stage at the Hard Rock Hell Sleaze Fest 2022 in the Sheffield O2.
BAD ACTRESS is on a mission to be part of the reason people keep going to see live rock shows.
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Dirty two piece Grunge hailing from the Highlands!
The Dihydro are here to get Loud!
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Hailing from the heart of Glasgow, The Lynsey Dolan Band is a dynamic four-piece ensemble making a significant impact on the contemporary blues scene. Led by the multifaceted Lynsey Dolan (vocals, guitar, keyboard), the band is renowned for their soulful sound, captivating performances, and authentic blues spirit.
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Amy Henderson & Ewan MacPherson Bio Amy Henderson & Ewan MacPherson Amy Henderson, a highly skilled Accordionist and singer and Ewan MacPherson, are nowned singer/ songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, both based in the Highlands have come together in a newly formed duo. Together, their playing styles complement one other as they perform music rooted in Scottish traditions, while combining their own contemporary compositions with a freedom and connection to other musical styles.
Amy and Ewan create a warm, dynamic and rich sound together with their blend of instrumentation and voice. The finesse and spark in their arrangements offer a captivating and vibrant atmosphere to their listeners.
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