What the was his team thinking?
We could discuss the artist, but others are already doing that at length. What I want to know is - just what was it Ed Sheeran's team thought they were...
Is this thing on?
So, like I was saying …. First up, apologies for the very long break in publishing this newsletter. There were multiple reasons for the hiatus (work, life...
Laura Silverstone's new song Morning Pink is her most personal yet
The Edinburgh based singer-songwriter joins Aurora, will.i.am, Annie Lennox and others in embracing her neurodiversity and understanding how it has powered musical creativity
Constant Follower paints uncertain future ahead for songwriting with AI warning at awards
Stephen McAll donned an android style look in a very human made bid to draw attention to the threat posed by machine learning to crafting music made by emotion and creativity
'These songs don’t write themselves. These songs, don’t write. These songs, these fucking songs....' - Sigrid
Sigrid's powerhouse new album is out today, SAY Awards countdown begins, campaign to support live music venues steps-up, Metagama: An Atlantic Odysssey arrives on mainland
Seven hours of learning self-promotion and organising a tour with Katch Holmes
Trad Music Forum presents a two-part development day for artists with one of Scotland's most respected practitioners with 25 years of experienc
New era for Sigrid as star confirms date for third album and hits hard with Fort Knox
The Tumbling Souls release 'Nowhere In A Hurry', Laura Silverstone unveils title of her next single, Sean R McLaughlin & The Wind Up Crows boycott Spotify, plus more ....
Now Playing: Elias Alexander
His love affair with bagpipes and fiddles spans the Atlantic and in just a few days time he will land in Scotland to share his unique brand of performances
'A love song about going after someone you shouldn’t. Having fun, and losing a tiny bit of self respect in the process'
Ivor Woods on love and respect, Sigrid turns to Jelly, the SAY Awards launch, playlist news,, warnings over AI bands and the spotlight turns upon sexual violence in music
Now Playing: Michelle Shields
Growing up next to a music festival was always going to have an impact on her childhood, but now she's programming the music programme for HebCelt
Now Playing: Ciarán O'Toole
Songbox is a music file sharing platform with a difference, and it might just be the Dropbox alternative you have been looking for
Now Playing: Keith Morrison
The owner of Wee Studio and Wee Studio Records is one of the most influential music visionaries and enabler in Scotland that you might not even know.... yet.
God damn baby you drink like Hemingway - sobering thoughts with Girl in Red
It may be a catchy tune to sing along with but for its creator, there's a confessional and liberating meaning being back on the music wagon
Now Playing: The Tumbling Souls
The Lewis band are back with the first in a series of new releases including the long awaited single 1995 ahead of festivals, gigs and more to come
Waltzers, secret gardens and partying like it’s 1995 with The Tumbling Souls
With trending country music fused to trad, rock and indie sounds, and new tracks on the way, supergroup look destined to become playlist favourites
Skerryvore: 'To be headlining the big tent at HebCelt is a dream come true’
Daniel Gillespie on two decades of Tiree band bringing joy to fans across the world, their huge anniversary gig at Floors Castle and summer surprises on Stornoway in July
Now Playing: Skerryvore
As the band gears up for its 20th anniversary celebrations, founding member Daniel Gillespie looks back at their career and ahead to what is to come
Nina Nesbitt, HAIM, Skerryvore, Hoolie at the Hydro, Bottle Rockets and more
Plus festivals latest, new opportunities listed, featured playlist, latest from Norway and a round up of this week's Music Takeover by the SMIA and Wide Days
BBC Introducing stage for TRNSMT, acts for Tiree, Isla Scott EP and Rabo's Disney deal
Plus news from Aurora, Laura Silverstone, SMIA / Wide Days, NATI., The Gathering, The Reeling, Klossmajor and a new safety push for late night gig goers
'It’s for the moments when you find yourself lost and overwhelmed, questioning what to hold on to or stand for'
Juell on her new single 'Release', more names for Black Isle Calling, new music festival for Loch Lomond, congratulations to Becky Sikasa and Govan hits a high note
