Record Store Day 2016, and all across the land this evening chairs are being unfolded, sleeping bags zipped and cheap alcohol consumed in a bid to get those through the night who are willing to stand in line for new releases and rarities which the day always brings. A lot of people have mixed feelings about the now annual event, with many suggesting that it has moved away from its distinctly admirable indie beginnings to become just another way to make music lovers pay throug

There’s a lot of grand visions and big ideas on show, but what else are you going to do at this time of year? It all adds up to the perfect soundtrack for autumnal stravaiging, so tune in, wrap up and get out there. Last year we recorded a podcast with Ross Whyte alongside Alasdair Roberts as they collaborated in residence in Braemar for the project ‘New Approaches To Traditional Music’, and it’s a fascinating insight into the working methods of two very different musicians.

It was always going to be hard to follow last month’s roundup, but I think we’ve just about managed with a selection which is diverse, strong and a wee bit longer than normal as there was such a wide selection of music to choose from. In all honesty it could have been twice the length, but, believe it or not, there is a structure to these roundups and we’re determined to stick to it. The music which did make it includes some electro-punk, folktronica, alternative rock, classi