Fierce, melodic, and unflinchingly honest, Dubinski stand at the forefront of Scotland’s next wave of alternative rock. Praised for their electrifying live shows and heartfelt songwriting, Dubinski combine jagged guitars, propulsive rhythms, and soaring vocal hooks with thoughtful, socially-aware lyricism. Channeling influences that span The Clash to LCD Soundsystem, Dubinski forge a sound that is unmistakably their own, with the rare ability to balance raw power with introspection. 

Born in rural North Yorkshire and raised in the Scottish Highlands, Dubinski are four inseparable siblings: Eugene, Fergus, Donal and Eoin Gaine. Taking on the band name Dubinski (their late mother’s maiden name), the band released their acclaimed eponymous debut album in 2022 and took their high-energy show on the road as an international touring act. Upon their return, the band re-enlisted Grammy Award winning producers Mike Horner and Robbie Nelson (The Rolling Stones, Hot Chip, Frank Ferdinand) to record their critically acclaimed sophomore album 'What Is Your Definition Of Happiness’, released in March 2025. 

Now returning with “Back To Basics,” their first new material since the album, Dubinski deliver a powerful, propulsive banger about choosing self-care over self-destruction — a bold leap forward for one of the UK’s most exciting and hardest-working indie bands.

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Gus Harrower is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s most innovative young musicians. Since the release of his debut EP in 2015, he has become a regular feature of the Edinburgh music scene and has made a name for himself, performing in a range of venues across the country; from Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh, to Glasgows 02, and most notably, a packed out Wembley Arena. He kick-started 2018 with his sophomore EP, Where We Were, venturing into a darker, more politicised approach to songwriting.

The success of his latest EP has landed him a nomination alongside breakthrough artists Lewis Capaldi and Callum Beattie in the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. While his experience touring with Hit The Road was one of many catalysts for his mature development between his two EP’s.

Having recently drawn comparisons to Bon Iver and Jack Garrett, his ability to write and perform infectious anthems has been recognised on BBC Radio Scotland as Janice Forsyth’s song of the week.

His strength as an artist lies, not just in his technical skill but in his versatility. From melancholic melodies to upbeat rap collaborations his skill for taking listeners on a voyage through his personal experience is formidable. As a pianist, his marriage of jazzy pop and classical training produces a captivating unpredictability tied, invariably, to a gripping and cathartic resolution.
Continuing to hone old tracks and create new ones, Gus Harrower will soon produce one of the most fluid and mesmerising debut albums of the year.

For fans who dream of combining the joy of the 502's, the welcoming environment and stagecraft of Frank Turner alongside the mania of King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard,  Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Harry Miles-Watson and his band The Union may be your fix. The group create a truly unique sound, borrowing much of their performance style and ethics from the 2000s' DIY post-punk scene to create a truly wild live show. Sonically the band dismantles genre, jumping from jazz to punk to country with the voracious hunger of a pack of racoons rifling through your trash at 4AM

The group has been bouncing from strength to strength after a DIY tour of the UK selling out shows in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh with some impressive support slots with groups such as Skinny Lister and  Apes of the State as well as industry support from within the thriving Scottish music scene through live music groups such as Off Axis Gigs and This Feeling, radio support through organisations such as Amazing Radio & The BBC as well as waves of local grassroots media support.

Rhona Macfarlane is a rising Scottish singer-songwriter whose emotive voice and evocative storytelling have been described as ‘casting a gentle spell over her audience.’ Macfarlane creates a deeply immersive and emotional soundscape, whether through gentle guitar and intimate vocals or expansive, cinematic arrangements with soaring strings, crafting worlds that feel both vast and personal. Her work has been described as “building an atmosphere of tranquillity and respite”, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity.

Hailing from the small North-east seaside town of Montrose in Scotland, Rhona Macfarlane was brought up in a musical household where creativity was boundless. Her early years were spent immersed in music, whether that was through Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell or Rickie Lee Jones on the record player, or the sounds of family playing piano, violin, guitar, bagpipes or clarsach. With ancestors from St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides, Rhona’s childhood included frequent trips to Harris where she was surrounded by folk music and her Grandmother’s Gaelic songs. She began learning violin and piano at an early age and into her teens picked up the guitar and began songwriting.

Through songwriting opportunities such as “Hit the Road” and classical music experience with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland she quickly became enchanted by the world of songwriting while also developing a deep passion for the violin which she subsequently went on to study at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This environment influenced her songwriting to hold elements of classical music, the folk tradition of storytelling at its centre but in turn manages to deliver it in an entirely modern light.

Macfarlane released her highly anticipated debut album, As The Chaos Unfolds, on January 24th, 2025. The album, recorded in the Autumn of 2023 at Watercolour Studios in the serene Scottish Highlands, was co-produced by Macfarlane and Matt Ingram. As The Chaos Unfolds is an evocative collection of songs that captures the essence of a “coming of age” experience. Written during her mid-20s—a time of profound personal change—the album delves into themes of love, identity, mental health, and the often-chaotic journey of navigating early adulthood.

Latest singles from the upcoming album have received widespread support from the likes of BBC Radio 2, Radcliffe and Maconie on BBC 6 , BBC Ulster and numerous BBC Scotland shows such as single of the week on the ‘Afternoon Show’, Ricky Ross ‘Another Country’, Travelling Folk, Iain Anderson and BBC nan Gàidheal. Tracks have also received recognition and support from Spotify editorial playlist ‘Scotify’ and the likes of Record Of The Day, Americana UK and CLOUT.

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