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Olaf Furniss

Edinburgh

Columnist at Scotland on Sunday

Journalist at Freelance

Founder of Born To Be Wide, Wide Days music convention & the Music Tourist Summit. Journalist & member of @STGAGuides

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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: 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.

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Olaf Furniss
Olaf Furniss @olafwide
18 Jul 24

Looking forward to this!

Wide Days
Wide Days @widedays

We’re pleased to announce the 8 acts who will feature in the first Made In Scotland Gigs showcase, on 14+15 August in Edinburgh! Comfort, @gallusareaband, @indoorfoxes @thebigdayband @gnossmusic, @ionafyfe, @NimbusSextet and Zoe Graham. 🎟️ ℹ️ https://t.co/SpSxhycYF1 https://t.co/qfzHyK81ED

Olaf Furniss
Olaf Furniss @olafwide
24 Jun 24

Great to hear The Dragsters get credit on @VicGalloway. Here are some items i bought earlier. Big up Sandy McLean, now proprietor of @LoveMusicGlasgo His 53/3rd Fast and Forward Distribution, run from a basement in Edinburgh's West End, was monumental! https://t.co/HNyaJhcg3k

Olaf Furniss
Olaf Furniss @olafwide
26 May 24

RT @scotsman_arts: This week's Under the Radar artists are... No Windows https://t.co/vH8hCjny3F @borntobewide @olafwide @NEWFOUNDSOUND…