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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

Queerness meets funk with Groove Down's electric 2nd single: Somebody
In this blog, we celebrate the soaring success of one of Edinburgh's finest musical gems - Groove Down. If you were lucky enough to catch...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Exploring Music Beyond Borders: An Interview with Estúdio Cedofeita, Porto
At the start of this year, our quest for musical experiences led us to the vibrant city centre of Edinburgh, where we enjoyed a...
Feb 9, 20244 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


Folklore Harmonies: Samodiva Nestya's Multilingual Folk Fusions
Delve into the captivating world of Samodiva Nestya! Our interview with this eclectic Edinburgh-based band uncovers a symphony of...
Nov 30, 20234 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

Call for Trustees
Music in the Community is recruiting for trustee roles. We’re looking for committed volunteers who want to make a difference to the lives...
Aug 21, 20231 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


Sonia D- When Provoking Lyrics Intertwines with Piano and Strings
Based in Edinburgh, Sonia D is an Irish singer songwriter whose fingerstyle picking and melodies take their influence from Folk and Indie...
Jul 14, 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


Calum Baird – Singer-songwriter and live musician
Meet Calum Baird, a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician who intertwines social, cultural, and political themes into his...
Apr 11, 202310 min read


Conference: Women in Music: It's Brutal Out Here
With many of our female musicians guest bloggers all delivering the same sentiment - that women in music need to put in extra work to...
Mar 23, 20232 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

Musical Instruments - Borrowing is the new buying
Guest Blog Post by Music Broth Musical instruments are expensive, right? And do you always know exactly what you want? Or is there an...
Jun 16, 20223 min read

Ways in which music benefits your health and wellbeing
Has it ever happened to you to be in a certain mood and feel like your entire being is screaming for a particular song? That's because...
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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