James Yorkston & The Second Hand Orchestra
The Wide, Wide River
New Swedish collaborators only partially show a new side to Fife singer-songwriter
Albums
Arab Strap
As Days Get Dark
Moffat and Middleton return with a pleasing new-ish sound and some familiar themes
Downes Braide Association
Halcyon Hymns
The Batman and Robin of prog-pop return on blissed-out fourth album
Daniel Takes A Train
Last Ticket To Tango
Revived 80s pop contenders release the new album they could’ve done then
Steven Wilson
The Future Bites
Profound words on 21st century consumerism from respected multi-instrumentalist
Jim Ghedi
In The Furrows Of Common Place
Sheffield’s most valuable export gets his folk on with breathtaking third album
James Yorkston & The Second Hand Orchestra
The Wide, Wide River
New Swedish collaborators only partially show a new side to Fife singer-songwriter
Classical
My Light Shines On: The Telephone
Scottish Opera treats us to an engaging adaptation for a new generation
RSNO / Nicola Benedetti
A therapeutic post-election evening from Scotland’s classical star
Gigs
Sliding Worlds: Monelise Multidimensional Experience
Singer showcases her sensational voice and talents for enchantment in an online concert with a spiritual difference.
My Light Shines On: Honeyblood
A resonating, powerful performance played out to the ghostly backdrop of an empty Leith Theatre
Sleater-Kinney
Portland indie-rockers silence all doubters with an imperious display in an early gig of the year contender