Traumstaat - Simon Shackleton
Simon Shackleton release new track Traumstaat on Anjunadeep Records, mixed by Jody Wisternoff & James Grant as part of Anjunadeep 13. Full of emotion, take a listen to this gem of broken beat electronica.
Rabbit Hole
2022 has brought new releases from Blue Violet in the shape of “Poster Girl” (Jan) and sublime and minimalist ballad “Rabbit Hole” (Mar) . ‘Poster Girl’ is a twisting ballad that touches on the fickleness of fame, the fight for feminist rights and finding your own way. ‘Rabbit Hole’ tackles issues of addiction and powerlessness. Blue Violet continue their upward trajectory with a set of diverse and intricately crafted genre-crossing songs of beauty, heartbreak and love.
April 29th will see the release of their debut album “Late Night Calls” together with a UK tour.
Up Is Just A Place
Smudge All Stars release a remix of their track ‘Up Is Just A Place’ by DJ D-Zire x Dubversive.
The track features George Clinton , Pee Wee Ellis & Stuart Zender amongst others and comes from their self titled 2020 album.
Jump On Board
Tiny Totz Kidz release their latest track ‘Jump On Board’ a gentle ballad, perfect for winding down after a day at school or play.
The release follows on from recent 2022 releases ‘When I’m Big’ & ‘Sing A little Song’.
Yo Luv Is Betta
Osibisa release the Louis Vega & Josh Milan remix of ‘Yo Luv Is Betta’, original track from their 2021 album '“New Dawn”.
Written by Osibisa front man, Gregg Kofi Brown, the track was inspired by the passing of Afrobeat legendary drummer, Tony Allen, and features vocals from Ghanaian vocalist, Ssue. Steeped in voluptuously rich vocals, 'Yo Luv Is Betta' serves-up a delicious melodic cocktail of afro-beats, flecked with jazz undertones and big-band instrumentals. The remix combines a joy-ride of Afrobeat and Afro / Brazilian house beats & bass groove, sparkled with scintillating sitars, re-arranged horn stabs and the metal tines of a Fender Rhodes.
LiVES live now
We are pleased to welcome singer songwriter Peter Chisholm aka LiVES to the Wardlaw roster. A singer/songwriter, but he is no ordinary solo artist with an acoustic guitar.
Loud and intense, his shows are heavy, dark, wild and beautiful, with a blues voice that fills up the room as he lays his emotions bare for all to hear and see. It can be uncompromisingly real and lushly psychedelic – a solo performer like no other.
It’s Christmas
Tiny Totz Kidz bring their latest release, a 4 track Christmas EP, with the songs, ‘It’s Christmas’, “Christmas Unicorn’, ‘The Mammoth & Dodo’s Christmas’, & ‘Pirates Christmas’.
Watch, stream, and sing along.
It’s A New Dawn
Gregg has been a member of acclaimed Afro rock band Osibisa for over 30 years and has written the majority of the tracks on their 2021 album "New Dawn", released on Marquee Records.
Let The Sun Shine
We are very pleased to welcome soul/funk musician Byron Byrd to our roster. Byron formed classic US funk, soul, & R&B band Sun in the mid 70's, signing to Capitol Records and having hits including 'Conscience', 'Time Is Passing', & 'We're So Hot'.
New release:Written In The Stars by Sharon Shannon
Sharon Shannon’s new release, “Written In The Stars”, is available on all streaming platforms. It features Jack Maher and Carol Keogh and carries a poignant message - remembering those who have left us.
Communicate with Daytime TV
FRESH from an impressive last-minute set at TRNSMT Festival, and a support for Two Door Cinema Club, DAYTIME TV have released an emotive new track‘Communication’.
Slowing down the pace, the band deliver a sparkling, cinematic soundscape that is befitting of the introspective subject matter.
The band hit the road October/November on a headline UK tour.
Living Proof - Was climate change inevitable?
Louise Connell’s track ‘Fruit’ provides a haunting backdrop to the trailer for the documentary film ‘Living Proof’, a stunning new archive documentary that looks for the roots of the climate crisis in Scotland’s post-war history.
The film has its premier in Edinburgh this September, ahead of the COP26 conference hosted in Scotland this October.
Welcome to Karlswood - Home to Cian O’Connor
Sharon Shannon’s beautiful track ‘Blackbird’ provides the background to the ‘Welcome to Karlwood’ video on the website of Olympic medal winning showjumper, coach and international horse producer Cian O’Connor.