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Healing the Soul: The Intersection of Music and Mental Health
We started Music in the Community with the goal of connecting local musicians with their community. Loneliness and isolation are...
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Four Square Park Café: Where Music Meets Meaning
Last Sunday, we hosted the first live music event in the newly opened Four Square Café, and it was a fantastic afternoon. Nestled in the...
Jan 17, 20241 min read


Kubo Kobi's Rise from Instrumental Fusion to Alternative Powerhouse
We are thrilled to introduce Kubo Kobi, a recently added band, to our musicians database! 🎶 Dive into their musical journey, projects, and
Nov 14, 20234 min read


Immersive Soundscapes: Exploring Tasting Shapes' Music"
We've recently added Tasting Shapes to our music database, and we're thrilled that they shared their journey and music with us. Chris...
Oct 13, 20233 min read


Exploring the Rhythms of Latin America: Patagonia Latin Sound's Musical Journey
Patagonia Latin Sound is an eight-person band based in Edinburgh, comprising musicians from Chile, Perú, Puerto Rico, and England. They...
Sep 23, 20235 min read


SHAMBOL!CA- Female dominated, post-punk band
SHAMBOL!CA is a guitar and keyboard-driven, female-dominated, four-piece postpunk band from Edinburgh. Their songs are inspired by their...
Sep 12, 20238 min read


Showtime Success: Advice for Rocking Your First (or Hundredth) Gig
We were thrilled to have Non-Being perform their first official gig at the Saughton Park Live Music event on the 26th of August. Based on...
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Adam Place: A Rising Musician Whose Debut EP 'All Out of Love' is Winning Hearts and Ears!
Adam Place is a talented musician from England who is known for his exceptional ability to play the piano and his innovative approach to...
Jul 28, 20232 min read


Dark Hearts: Midnight Songs that Entrall
'Dark Hearts' play songs to pull you in at midnight and keep you there all night . They are formed of- Jacqueline (vocals), Robin...
Jul 10, 20235 min read


Sha Rivari - from parents' basement to a sold-out event
In 2021, we enjoyed listening to Sha Rivari perform as part of the Coma Cat band. We are excited to announce that Sha will join us for...
May 6, 20233 min read


Live in Leith - Live album recording with Full Fat, Groovedown and Megan Black.
Guest Blog Post Recently, our jaws dropped in awe upon discovering this community event. So we invited its organizers to tell us more...
Mar 13, 20232 min read


Music in the Community: How Local Music Can Bring People Together
Music in the community can bring people together like nothing else. It can unite generations, bridge cultures, and create a shared...
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Blonde Secret - rocking Edinburgh's music scene
"Our goal is to smash the patriarchy while making people dance." This is today's guests' bloggers' mission, and they rock while doing...
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Organisations that support musicians
“I believe musicians have a duty, a responsibility to reach out, to share your love or pain with others.” – James Taylor Reaching out is...
Nov 21, 20223 min read


Music - a link between cultures
Over 200 years ago, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said that “Music is the universal language of mankind”. Since then, many studies have...
Apr 12, 20221 min read


3 ways to support local musicians
Local musicians are, most of the time, hidden gems. Although the rise of social media gives them a platform to promote their music, there...
Mar 15, 20222 min read


Women (in) ROCK!
guest blogger: Caro Kemp Although they have a high prominence in many popular music styles, professional women singers and...
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Applying for Basic Disclosure Scotland
A basic disclosure is a criminal record check. You get a certificate showing any 'unspent' criminal convictions you may have. Below is...
Apr 30, 20212 min read
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