With the release of his second solo album Mark the Hard Earth, Catriona Boyle catches up with Kris Drever. And we’ve got an exclusive MP3 from the album for your listening pleasure.
Roddy Woomble

Idlewild – Post Electric Blues
Where have Idlewild gone next with their sixth album? Further down the wayward path of rock and roll? Back down the folk nature trail? Or somewhere in-between…
Under One Sky – The Songs EP
Under One Sky is a collaborative project commissioned to unite the musical talents of England and Scotland. But does John McCusker achieve the brief?
Kris Drever, John McCusker and Roddy Woomble – Before The Ruin
Ro Cemm reviews the almost sophomore effort from the Idlewild front man, Roddy Woomble. Adequately supported by some of Scottish Folk’s finest.
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