Derick Mackinnon

Glasgow

Music Journalist at Scotland on Sunday

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Under the Radar: Her Picture

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

With its atmospheric builds and rousing crescendos, the music of Glasgow trio Her Picture has an operatic feel, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonGlasgow’s Her Picture have been building steady momentum since the release of their debut EP in 2023, garnering plaudits from NME, Radio One and twice being accorded Track of the Week on BBC Introducing Scotland, not to mention winning approval from Kate Bush and Lily Alan.
Under the Radar: Dear Heather

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Derick Mackinnon

Drawing on a huge range of influences, Edinburgh four-piece Dear Heather produce a truly eclectic sound, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonDear Heather are an eclectic and fantastically tongue-in-cheek Edinburgh-based quartet, well known for their fun, theatrical and chaotic live shows.
Under the Radar: Gurry Wurry

1 month ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon
Under the Radar: Freestyle Master

1 month ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

Hip hop, traditional music and jazz combine to impressive effect on two new songs from Freestyle Master, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonFreestyle Master has been embedded in the burgeoning Scottish hip-hop scene for years, collaborating with Steg G, Solareye and most recently writing a couple of tracks for the cool collaborative compilation album Lab Raps.
Under the Radar: Accident Machine

1 month ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

Expect to hear Ancient Machine’s forthcoming track Real Dreams in a DJ set near you soon, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonAccident Machine are Edinburgh-based duo Mairi “b” Pots and George T, who were brought together by the city’s godmother of clubbing, Trendy Wendy, for a live-streamed DJ set during the pandemic. This musical meeting of minds led to a studio jam which in turn has now developed into a firmer creative fixture.
Under the Radar: Ellyn Oliver

2 months ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

Ellyn Oliver’s forthcoming EP brings together an impressive array of musical and artistic talent, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonOriginally from Aberdeenshire but now based in Bathgate, Ellyn Oliver is a sublime talent, her unusual vocal phrasing reminiscent of artists like Regina Spektor and Nora Jones.
Under the Radar: Upturned Boats

2 months ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

Pan-Scottish band Upturned Boats would have felt right at home as part of the legendary Fence Collective, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonBased in Glasgow, Upturned Boats hail from various parts of Scotland, from West Lothian to Aberdeenshire. They combine a touching lyrical style with endearing gentle, sound which would have made them a good fit for the legendary Fence Collective.
Under the Radar: Fraser McLean

2 months ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

Prolific young West Lothian singer-songwriter Fraser McLean has a knack for penning masterful pop tracks, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonHailing from Bathgate in West Lothian, Fraser McLean is an incredibly prolific young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He’s still only 22, yet despite his tender years he’s already shared a stage with artists including Callum Beattie and fellow West Lothian superstar and UTR favourite Lewis Capaldi, not to mention touring the UK with wrest.
Under the Radar: Evie Waddell

2 months ago | msn.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

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Under the Radar: Evie Waddell

2 months ago | scotsman.com | Olaf Furniss |Derick Mackinnon

Evie Waddell’s new album is both innovative and eclectic, write Olaf Furniss and Derick MackinnonEvie Waddell is a Gaelic and Scots singer, BSL interpreter, fiddler and now rapper, hailing from Stirlingshire. Produced by Paul MacAlindin, artistic director of The Glasgow Barons orchestra in Govan, in partnership with the recovery community event provider Freed Up, her new 12-track album Lab Raps is innovative, groundbreaking and eclectic.