The Pictish Trail streams Secret Soundz Volumes 1 and 2 in full

The Pictish Trail aka Johnny Lynch has an innovative, genre-defying approach to songwriting. His eloquent songs are as wildly varied as his selection of brightly coloured bobble hats and have seen him get mentioned in the same breath as his heroes Beck, The Beta Band and Hot Chip. His extraordinary vocals reveal hidden depths and have been accompanied by everything from acoustic guitar to a full-on four piece metal band to throbbing dance beats and samples, and often during the course of the same gig.

Pre-order Secret Soundz Vol 1 and 2 here and receive single ‘Wait Until’ as a free download. Pre-order the vinyl here.

Known for his ability to subdue the most rowdy of audiences into a blissfully hypnotised silence, The Pictish Trail recently completed a full tour of the UK. He will play Glastonbury Festival ahead of his own festival Howlin’ Fling – taking place on the remote Hebridean island Eigg, where he calls home. 

Listen to the albums here

Upcoming The Pictish Trail dates

Sunday 29th June – Glastonbury Festival, Somerset 

18th – 20th July – Howlin’ Fling! Festival, Eigg 

Sat 2nd Aug - Cloudspotting Festival, Blackburn 

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Metallica announced as final Headliner for Glastonbury 2014

Glastonbury Festival have announced their third and final headliner for this year’s event, Metallica.

​After much speculation, the news was confirmed this evening (8 May), with the metal band joining the likes of Arcade Fire and Kasabian on the bill.

“They’re one of the biggest bands in the world,” organiser Michael Eavis said of the news. “And on my travels people are always asking me, ‘When are Metallica going to be playing Glastonbury?’ I was so keen to book them. They’ll be pleasing so many thousands of people.”

Responding to the evident surprise that came with the announcement, Eavis added: “We had Jay Z headlining [in 2008], and people were surprised with the Smiths in 1984. But that was the Smiths and look at them now! We put on all types of music. I’ll be there at the front of house right on the mixing desk, so I’m listening to them head on. I can’t wait for that moment.”

Glastonbury runs this year from 25-29 June.