In this Sound Session the Skye band Valtos chat with The Captain about their single Lost In Translation and how the band have got to where they are now. Scottish electro duo Valtos is comprised of Isle of Skye natives Martyn MacDonald and Daniel Docherty. The pair, who were named Up and Coming Artist of the Year at The Scots Trad Awards 2022 and make music described by Folk Radio UK as “like nothing you have ever heard before”, started with a string of remixes aiming to showcase both adaptability and variety in their sound, which ultimately culminated in their debut album Valtos, released in June 2022.

In today's podcast Claire Hastings chats with The Captain about her new album Lullabies from Scotland. A beautiful collection of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk tunes, and featuring one of Claire’s own compositions, the record is a charmingly wholesome listen and is inspired by her daughter Nuala who has just turned two.

Claire mentions: “I wanted to create a delicate folk album of relaxing songs, not just for families with children, but for everyone to enjoy. In my opinion,lullabies are about more than singing a baby to sleep; they are an important part of passing on cultural knowledge and tradition. The perfect way to listen to the album would be to curl up with a hot drink or glass of wine to unwind, and I really hope listeners will enjoy this more laid back offering.”

Rachel and Aaron are celebrated names within the traditional music scene in Scotland, having both worked as singers and instrumentalists for many years. Rachel has previously recorded her own solo album Gaol and has played with much-loved folk bands Cruinn and Skipinnish, while Aaron has recorded on multiple projects, including his own band, Old Blind Dogs.