These Southern Lands, Scotland On Sunday, 20 March 2022
These Southern Lands | Dragon Soop Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 20 March 2022
Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com
These Southern Lands is the brainchild of Glasgow-based, multi-instrumentalist and composer Duncan Sutherland, working with producer Kim Moore (aka WOLF), and a cast of international musicians drawn from the ranks of the Nevis Ensemble.
Their forthcoming album titled Midnight Oil (released on 8 April) draws on a range of styles with the synth pop of debut track, Hear Me, scoring single of the week on BBC Radio Scotland’s Afternoon Show, while follow-up Peace Vs Quit demonstrates a more cinematic feel and Fun In Pink (out on 25 March) is guaranteed to appeal to fans of the Lightning Seeds.
Sutherland has a PHD in renewable energy and this collection of songs is inspired by the climate crises, something which feels particularly evident on the track Lost In A Forest, which shifts from contemporary classical to trad and finishes with birdsong. It all makes for a compelling mix, which we look forward to experiencing live at the album launch, taking place on 3 April at Glasgow venue, The Old Hairdressers. For more information visit https://www.thesesouthernlands.com
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These Southern Lands | Dragon Soop Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 20 March 2022
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