Altered Sky

Altered Sky is a rock band based in Edinburghn and formed in early 2010. Altered Sky is made up of Ana Nowosielska (vocals), Amy Blair (drums), Neil Ramsay (guitar), Richard Passe (guitar) and Ross Archibald (bass).

The band has released a first single "Apple Tree" in November 2010. 

In July 2011, Altered Sky has released their debut EP "In This World". This EP contains 5 songs going from energetic and rythmic tunes as "I Know You Know" to ballads as "Shinning White Star". Reviews of their album were unanimous in their praise, citing the band as “Astounding ...raised the bar by quickly positioning themselves as one of the best bands in the country”. The music style of the band isn't without reminding a famous rock band : Paramore.

The band has booked some shows in Scotland in March and April. Check out their website for further informations and to buy tickets.

Website : http://alteredsky.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/alteredsky
Twitter : https://twitter.com/AlteredSky
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/AlteredSkyOfficial

Scottish Special : Callum Beattie

Callum Beattie is a 22 years old singer-songwriter from Edinburgh. In spite of his young age, he has already share the stage with The Wanted, Mel C, Matt Cardle and Pixie Lott.

"The Forth One to Watch award winner for 2010 caught the eye of such stars as Dizzee Rascal who said that Keep Calm and Carry On is an anthem, whilst Jamie Cullum has described Callum as a natural songwriter."

In 2011, Callum met the Scottish music producer Al James and he has recorded his debut album entitled "This Time This Place". This album contains 11 pop songs. For this album, Callum has drawn on inspiration from contemporary songwriters such as Kelly Jones, Super Furry Animals, Ryan Adams and Richard Ashcroft.

Callum Beattie - "Moving On"

Callum Beattie - "Butterflies"

Callum Beattie - "Keep Calm and Carry On"

Callum Beattie - "Thinking Of You"

Website : http://www.callumbeattie.co.uk/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Callum-Beattie/149216271773328

Twitter : https://twitter.com/callumbeattie_

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/aljamesproductions

Scottish Special : Holly Drummond

After the Danish special, I gonna start tonight a new special week with this time scottish artists. The first scottish artist to open this "Scottish Special" is Holly Drummond. 

Holly Drummond is a 18 years old talented singer-songwriter from Edinburgh.  I found her on Bandcamp yesterday and from the first seconds of listening she really blew me away !!! I think the first think I liked was her voice. She has a gorgeous tone of voice. Moreover, we feel a real maturity in her songs. I would have never thought she were 18 by listening to her songs.

"She writes astute, wry, introspective lyrics allied to beautifully crafted melodies, we can’t help but be impressed by the maturity and insight on display"

Holly has been writing and recording her own songs since 2009. Her youtube account has encountered a good success. She already have nearly 11 000 followers and you'll find there around 100 acoustic videos of her songs and also covers.

Holly has released her debut EP "Cloud Nine" in August 2012. This EP, available on itunes, contains 6 great songs that I highlly recommend. Here's some of them bellow :

Holly Drummond - "Girl That You Don't Know"

Holly Drummond - "Cloud Nine"

Holly Drummond - "The Hands Of Change" (feat. Lewis Mokler)

Holly Drummond - "Out Of My Mind"

Website : http://www.hollydrummond.com/

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/HollyDrummondMusic

Twitter : https://twitter.com/holly_drummond

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/smoothiesforme