


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