Category Archives: Broadcasting
Classic Scottish Albums: Glasvegas: Tartan Noir?
Episode 13 of the Classic Scottish Albums Podcast looks at the incredible debut album by Glasvegas. Link HERE The following is a paper I presented at the Singing Storytellers Symposium at the University of Cape Breton. Depending on which version
Classic Scottish Albums: Glasvegas: Tartan Noir?
Episode 13 of the Classic Scottish Albums Podcast looks at the incredible debut album by Glasvegas. Link HERE The following is a paper I presented at the Singing Storytellers Symposium at the University of Cape Breton. Depending on which version
Classic Scottish Albums: Shabby & Definitely Chic
There are some records that stop you in your tracks and make such an impression that you can recall the moment, the weather and the people sitting at the next table the first time you hear them. And then there
Classic Scottish Albums: Shabby & Definitely Chic
There are some records that stop you in your tracks and make such an impression that you can recall the moment, the weather and the people sitting at the next table the first time you hear them. And then there
Classic Scottish Albums: How We Made It
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about and talking about Scottish music, particularly over the last 10 years. And while doing it I’ve managed to get 30 documentaries made, all on the topic of Classic Scottish Albums and all
Classic Scottish Albums: How We Made It
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about and talking about Scottish music, particularly over the last 10 years. And while doing it I’ve managed to get 30 documentaries made, all on the topic of Classic Scottish Albums and all
Classic Scottish Albums: Bert Jansch
This piece originally appeared on my BBC Blog to accompany our Bert Jansch feature, which was being repeated in tribute to the late songwriter and guitarist. I recently blogged about the phenomenon of 1970s TV-advertised compilation albums, a disgraceful episode
Classic Scottish Albums: Bert Jansch
This piece originally appeared on my BBC Blog to accompany our Bert Jansch feature, which was being repeated in tribute to the late songwriter and guitarist. I recently blogged about the phenomenon of 1970s TV-advertised compilation albums, a disgraceful episode
Classic Scottish Albums: Al Stewart
Those of you of a certain vintage will remember the era of the TV-advertised Compilation album. Still almost with us but not like the old days. Not for today’s lily-livered consumer 20 Town and Country Greats, Moments In Love or
Classic Scottish Albums: Al Stewart
Those of you of a certain vintage will remember the era of the TV-advertised Compilation album. Still almost with us but not like the old days. Not for today’s lily-livered consumer 20 Town and Country Greats, Moments In Love or