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Through our podcast, live sessions, mixtapes and events we showcase the music we love from Scotland and far beyond.

We hope you find something you like!

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The Motion Poets are a 4 piece alternative rock band based in Edinburgh, Scotland. They draw from influences such as Nirvana, Modest Mouse, Arctic Monkeys and the Cure to create a fresh blend of Grunge, Punk and Indie Rock.

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For bookings and enquires please contact: themotionpoets@gmail.com

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.

SKJØR (pronounced ‘shure’) are an Edinburgh-based indie band with dark, haunting vocals and dreamy guitars, fronted by Louise McCraw, the band were tipped in the Scottish Sun’s top 10 acts to watch out for in 2018 and previously by Vic Galloway of BBC Radio Scotland as one of the most promising bands to watch from Scotland in 2017. The band recorded their debut BBC Music introducing live session in the summer and gained slots at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, BBC at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Electric Fields.

The Scottish Sun wrote “Skjør are a band on the edge of greatness” following their Electric Fields festival appearance.

SKJØR played a stand out performance as XpoNorth in 2017, have gained single of the week on the Janice Forsyth show on BBC Radio Scotland, toured Scotland and have released their second single ‘Living Without You’ produced by Rod Jones of Idlewild. 

“SKJØR are making a big name for themselves in a short space of time" What’s On North 

The band finished up an incredible year, touring the Scottish Highlands and Islands with Scouting for Girls, opening a sold out show at the 02 ABC, Glasgow with The Pigeon Detectives and Little Comets, after being asked by Pigeon Detectives front man Matt Bowman, and played a hometown show at the Alternative Peers Ball in the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh with Django Django.

Vocals and guitar    Louise McCraw
Lead guitar              Callum La Barre
Bass guitar              Jack Dorrian
Drums                      John Alexander

Discovering and sharing unsigned & small label indie gems (mostly) plus occasional bona fide classics

Post-punk, new wave, punk, garage, alternative rock, dream pop, electronica, reggae, world, psychedilia, folk, surf, blues and classic soul: if it has an indie vibe or beautiful vocals I'm there for it.

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