Magpie Blue, Scotland On Sunday, 16 June 2019
Printed in Scotland On Sunday, 16 June 2019 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read full article on Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) Magpie Blue Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday 16 June 2019:
Magpie Blue, aka Millie Hanlon-Cole hails from the Borders and from an early age she was inspired by the music of Antony and the Johnsons, PJ Harvey, Alt J and Joy Division.Her first live appearance was a shy performance in a Peebles pub when she was 15, and in the four years since she has honed her stagecraft, landing a slot supporting The Proclaimers this weekend. Magpie Blue’s debut release, ‘Just In Time’ came out on London-based Seahorse Music last Friday and is an intriguing composition which moves from a sparse opening to a slightly Kraut Rock-esque second half, boasting a fair amount of atmospheric reverb. Produced by Idlewild’s Rod Jones it features drummer Michael Reid of Man of Moon and guitarist Louise McCraw of Goodnight Louisa. A video is set to follow imminently, with a new single and more live shows in the pipeline over the next couple of months. Visit https://www.facebook.com/magpieblueofficial/ Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide. For more info visit www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) 
AIM is a trade body established in 1999 to provide a collective voice for the UK’s independent music industry. The sector produces some of the most exciting and popular music in the world, and makes a huge contribution to the country’s economy. AIM’s 800+ members include the largest labels in the world, small start-ups and individual artists releasing their own music. Visit www.musicindie.com * 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