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 ....
Sigrid is back with a banger, Fort Knox, and you just wouldn’t want to be the guy she is singing about as she unleashes and pours her heart out with lyrics that feel like they have been bottling up for a long time.
Never kissed you, never taught you
Never played you, never fucked you
Never lost you, never missed you
Did I love you? I didn't mean to
Never tricked you, never chased you
Never hacked you, never held you
Never cursed you, never knew you
Did I love you? I didn't mean to
It premiered this week on the BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record where she also revealed her third studio album, the vaguely threatening ‘There's Always More That I Could Say’, will be out October 24. The initial pre-order CD of that sold out in hours.
She celebrated with a meet and greet in London, her social media has exploded with backstage clips, runaround videos and shots from concerts, and Adidas is getting plenty of airing from sparkly trainers to Jambo maroon trackies.
Needless to say, its my Record of the Week.
No word yet on any pending tour dates, but after a summer of festivals, they must surely be in the post. Kudos too for giving plenty recognition to her friend and collaborator, producer Askjell (Solstrand), for making his mark on her sound.
Recorded in Bergen, the track listing is below.
1. I’ll Always Be Your Girl
2. Jellyfish
3. Do It Again
4. Kiss The Sky
5. Two Years
6. Hush Baby, Hurry Slowly
7. Fort Knox
8. There’s Always More That I Could Say
9. Have You Heard This Song Before
10. Eternal Sunshine
🇳🇴 NORWAY
🇳🇴 Sticking with Norway. Sara Fjeldvær has released her new track ‘All You Do’ and shared a live video of the song from her recent Vier performance.
🇳🇴 Tuvaband has been asking her fans what they want to hear for her upcoming album release tour, which reminds me to mention an article she penned about her reflections on becoming a mum. Seven Ways of Floating is out 24 October. Pre-save.
🇳🇴 Here’s a gig and a half. Anna of the North and former Spellemannprisen winner Jonas Alaska will be part of the music meets nature Island Radio Music Festival on the edge of the Arctic Ocean in Svalbard performing from 5 -7 September. Details.
🇳🇴 Klossmajor are marking a decade together with a series of three gigs in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.
🇳🇴 Watch our for Oslo based songwriter / producer Nadia Essah debut EP ‘Leave No Stone Unturned’ next week. Here’s the cover art reveal.
🇳🇴 Meanwhile Aurora has been in campaign mode by joining Greta Thunberg at an XR protest against oil giants Equinor in Norway’s Mongstad.
🎵 NEWS
🎵 Talking of taking a stand, Seán McLaughlin and The Wind-Up Crows have revealed that their new track ‘Union Street’ won’t be available on Spotify. Instead it will be issued through their Bandcamp. Page link here if you want to support them.
🎵 Laura Silverstone has revealed her latest single ‘Dream On’ will be released on 5 September, followed by a headline show at the Mash House in Edinburgh on 27 Sept.
🎵 The Tumbling Souls latest track ‘Nowhere In A Hurry’ is out today. There’s been some good chat about its genesis from the likes of Craig William at The Herald and WeLoveStornoway plus airplay from the likes of Iain Anderson on BBC Radio Scotland.
⏸️ Disclaimer - we support Laura & The Tumbling Souls, but would write about them anyway. But just so you know.
🎵 sombr’s album I Barely Know Her is out now. Links here. (Currently trying to get my hands on a couple of tickets for the Glasgow show in March for jnr, so hit me up).
🎵 Year of The Optimist from Beach Bunny is out now, ahead of their forthcoming Glasgow show.
🎵 To mark his album KC Rules OK turning 20 years old this year, King Creosote is re-releasing it on 26 September. Its first time available on vinyl since it's original limited release in 2005. A CD will includes a bonus disc of b-sides, previously unreleased tracks such as Casino Clubbing, and remixes from Jon Hopkins, Hot Chip and more.
🎪 FESTIVALS
Only three weeks to go until Black Isle Calling - despite postergate. Get your tickets here. Might even see you there if the planets align.
🎪 Not quite a festival, but this still looks fab from Kenna Ross and Friends in Nairn next week featuring Scott C.Park, Rosie Sullivan, Dylan James Tierney and Kenna.
Events
⏰ Get along the the fabulous St James Quarter Sessions for the Wide Days presents New From Scotland showcase. Doors 6pm.
⏰ Early bird tickets are on sale now for The Great Escape next May. Details.
⏰ MMF are holding a Manager Masterclass featuring Shaurav D’Silva on 8 Sept, from 4pm - 5pm, discussing breaking chart-topping act Sigma among others. More.
🤝 OPPORTUNITIES
🚨 Reminder that TODAY is the final chance to apply for The Sound of Young Scotland Award. Here’s the link to help overcome that last minute panic.
🤝 Assai Dundee have a part.time vacancy at their store just now. Details.
🤝 New Music Scotland are looking for a General Manager to work p/t. Details.
🎶 PLAYLISTED: Friday 22, August, 2025
