Faith Eliott, Scotland On Sunday, 4 September 2016

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 4 September 2016 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com [in association with EmuBands] FAITH ELIOTT Artist of the Week in Scotland On SundaySince moving to Edinburgh ten years ago, American-born Faith Eliott has become a well-kent face in the capital’s music and artistic circles, forming part of the Far Yella Collective with stalwarts of the local scene including Neil Pennycook (Meursault/Supermoon), Withered Hand, Hailey Beavis and Rueben Taylor.Now striking out as a solo performer, a debut EP, Insects, is released on Song, By Toad Records at the end of the month. The songs are inspired by a spell living in rural Nebraska, with several boasting a distinctly experimental approach to recording.Pyrite Ammonite (http://bit.ly/2cb4oHC) is a sneak preview of what lies ahead and is arguably the most original title of the year, with some endearing lyrics to match. Faith Eliott is due to play a secret launch gig in advance of the EPs release. Keep an eye on the website for details. www.faitheliott.com Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the Born To Be Wide the music scene seminar and social night www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with EmuBands For more information on digital music distribution visit www.emubands.com and use promocode SOS for a 10% discount.* For consideration as our Artist of the Week please click HERE scroll to the bottom and review checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands in Scotland On Sunday. Then email: Derick Mackinnon with all the info