Tag: Mark McKinlay

The Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival has unveiled the line-up for its 35th anniversary events.The festival, which was originally established in 1978 by Mike Hart, will see the likes of Mud Morganfield, Jools Holland...

Drenched in a uniquely Scottish melancholy, ‘Throes’ shows that The 10:04s have heart as well as harmonies.The four piece’s previous two releases have been the kind of tracks to get you dancing - this...

Edinburgh's The Machine Room return with their first single since last year's well-received Love From A Distance EP.Since then the five-piece have played a string of notable gigs around the country, sharpening their teeth...

Kung Fu Academy definitely like to keep you on your toes.Gyrating through more genres in one song than many bands manage in their career, the Edinburgh four-piece’s latest release begins with a guitar rift...

The organisers of Haddowfest have announced that the festival will now stage a monthly club night at The Liquid Rooms.The first 'Haddowfest:Presents' will take place on 26 April 2013, with indie-folk band Meursault set...

Compilation albums are the proverbial pick’n’mix of  music releases. Blending  styles and genres, they are the best way to hear the music you didn’t even know you needed in your life. This free compilation -...

In a world of urgency, music that has been brewed over time has the power to stop you in your tracks.After spending the last year and a half honing their sound and gigging...

Edinburgh is bracing itself for the return of the city’s annual Haddow Fest tomorrow.Over 50 artists take part in the one-day music festival, with a mixture of unsigned and established acts set to...

Hype is a beautiful thing. It’s that magical quality that can transform you from pulling pints to downing champagne in a matter of mere months. With the stroke of a few pens bands are...