Gathered in Amber

Nothing like amber, in fact. But here we collect the work of Alasdair Roberts, especially the droppings and chaff that don't get mentioned on his official site — this is a remora to that turtle. If you have links or stuff to contribute, use the Ask or Submit links below, or email to davidjennings at me dot com and I'll do my best to help. See also the sister site, The Library of Aethers. If this is the stream; that's the pool.

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The Standing Stones / Twa Brothers & Sisters / L-13 Light Industrial Recordings

In 2023 Jimmy Cauty and Jem Finer created a one-off for Heavenly using the moniker Local Psycho. This project has since morphed into The Sta

If you weren't quick enough to get hold of the single release to date by The Standing Stones (Jem Finer, Jimmy Cauty and Alasdair) when it came out in 2024, here's a second chance, now with extra b-side (by someone else).

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Furrow Collective live reviews

I can't remember last time I saw a review of a live show, but, all of sudden, here are three of them, all relating to the recent tour by The Furrow Collective:

David Francis for the Edinburgh Music Review

Will Quinn for the Quinntessential Review (also of the Edinburgh show)

Jon Lewis for Newbury Weekly News (Oxford show).

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A new single release from the collective.

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Clyde Built Radio · The High Lonesome Hour w/ Alasdair Roberts (3/4/26)

Alasdair's latest stint as a DJ for Clyde Built Radio.

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Scotland's Peace Train

Scotland's Peace Train - recorded with Kirsty Potts, Alasdair Roberts, Mattie Foulds

Alasdair renews his collaboration with Kirsty Potts on a couple of tracks on her new album. This is one of them.

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The Furrow Collective have a spring tour in April and May (dates on the live page), and this video and single release draw attention to that.

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2023-10-22 Schubas Tavern, Chicago

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Clyde Built Radio · Mostly Country Blues w/ Alasdair Roberts (6/2/26)

The latest in Alasdair's series of shows for Clyde Built Radio, first broadcast last week.

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The Silent Thread: Anne Briggs (Article and Playlist)

A deep dive into the music and influence of Anne Briggs with rare live footage, interview, and an extensive four-hour playlist featuring bot

This extensive round-up of Anne Briggs material is worth spending some time with on its own terms, but also includes a series of artists influenced by Briggs. Of Alasdair, Thomas Blake (the author is uncredited, but I'm guessing it's him) writes:

Anne actually mentioned Alasdair in a letter to me, so it seems only right that he gets a mention. I’m biased as well [we know, we approve, we are grateful]. I love his music, and he’s appeared on KLOF Mag many times. Anne said that Alasdair had sent her a tape of his songs and, in her words, “they were something very individual and special.”

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Fredrik Rasten & Alasdair Roberts

Get tickets on Humanitix - Fredrik Rasten & Alasdair Roberts hosted by The Renaissance Society. Bond Chapel, 1025 E 58th St, Chicago, IL 606

Alasdair is taking his collaboration with Fredrik Rasten to Chicago (home of his record label, Drag City). One guesses that this may not be their only appearance in the US, since it's quite a long way to go for one gig. Unless they're up to something else, of course.

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Remembered in Exile - album of the week on Celtic Music Radio

The website tells of "Mairi Morrison, Alasdair Roberts & Pete Johnston in conversation with Liz Clark" but this stream seems to be just Liz playing the record…?

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Ten years old, but new to YouTube, Alasdair sings Young Johnston at about the 16-minute mark, and False Lover John just before the hour mark.

It was recorded at the National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin on 11th December 2015. This forms part of a research and performance project in Ireland, based on the Child ballads.

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Clyde Built Radio · Alasdair Roberts (12/12/25)

(Clyde Built Radio)

Wishing all readers a Joyous and Regenerative Yule on this solstice afternoon.

Here’s Alasdair’s latest outing in the DJ chair, spinning disks from round the world, with no glittering prizes or endless compromises, just pure spirit of radio. My favourites are the last two pieces, though I've no idea who or what they are.

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KLOF Mag’s Albums of the Year 2025 (Editor’s Year in Review)

Our End-of-Year Album longlist is here. See why these 100 folk, jazz, ambient and experimental albums made KLOF Mag’s Best of 2025. Enjoy de

Remembered in Exile appears in a couple of best-of-year lists, and no surprises that KLOF is one of them:

The album deftly balances English and Gaelic traditions, blending “loping DIY folk” with moments of ancient intensity. Andrew Killawee’s harmonium adds a powerful, experimental drone to tracks like Uilleam Glen, while the electric guitar-led The Bonny House of Airlie leans into a distinct folk-rock sound. Anchored by bassist Pete Johnston, the chemistry between Morrison and Roberts remains potent—a striking lesson in wringing intense emotion from minimal ingredients.

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Listen/purchase: Kishmul's Galley by The Furrow Collective

A single release to accompany the current tour.

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From a gig at the Ferry Inn, Isle of Skye, last week (possibly Saturday 29th, this is the only listing I can find). Martin Green on accordion, Laura Wilkie fiddle, Alasdair Roberts guitar and vocals, and Ciorstaidh Beaton on Clarsach.

Photo © copyright The Press and Journal - will take down if objection to sharing.

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From Inverness on 16 October.