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Music and Words www.jamesyorkston.co.uk More likely on Threads x
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thisisthekit
7 days ago
Hitting the road in may 2026 to play some solo shows in Scotland with these lovely guys...
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
@theelidas.bsky.social
#PhillJupitus
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Folk on Foot
20 days ago
Less than two weeks to go until entries close for the Folk Album of the Year Award. If youâre thinking of entering, hereâs a detailed briefing from David Agnew - Chief Exec of our partner
@soundrootsuk.bsky.social
â on how the whole thing works.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAvc...
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Folk Album of the Year Award - Artist and Representatives Briefing
YouTube video by Sound Roots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAvcunqtskU
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Folk on Foot
about 1 month ago
A beautiful musical partnership between
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
and Johanna Söderberg of First Aid Kit. đ§ Hear the story behind the song on the new Official Folk Albums Chart Show - here:
youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE
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Folk on Foot
about 1 month ago
Matthew's guest on this monthâs Chart Show is
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
, and Oli Steadman of Stornoway also pops by for a chat. Thereâs music from Amble, Flyte, Gwenifer Raymond, Johnson and Finnemore, DUG, Junior Brother and Richard Thompson. Listen from 7pm BST:
www.youtube.com/@FolkOnFoot
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Here's Nina and me on yesterday's Later... with Jools Holland x
youtu.be/LziNPxRwfOk?...
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James Yorkston with Nina Persson - Love That Tree (Later... with Jools Holland)
YouTube video by BBC Music
https://youtu.be/LziNPxRwfOk?si=Qxd27sbh_NdBgSqX
about 1 month ago
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December solo shows x
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Ah, we did this x
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Paul Whitelaw
about 1 month ago
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
and Nina Persson have recorded a new song exclusively for The
@scotsman.com
Sessions, and it sure is lovely.
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
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The Scotsman Sessions #431: James Yorkston & Nina Persson
Welcome to the Scotsman Sessions, a series of short video performances from artists all around the country introduced by our critics. Here, James Yorkston and Nina Persson perform their song Rabbit
https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/music/the-scotsman-sessions-431-james-yorkston-nina-persson-5341879
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Dillon
about 1 month ago
#NowPlaying
#NewMusic2025
Yorkston / Jaycock / Langendorf - S/T via We Are Busy Bodies Went somewhat under the radar. Hope more people listen. Wonderful
#jazz
record.
yorkstonjaycocklangendorf.bandcamp.com/album/yorkst...
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Yorkston / Jaycock / Langendorf, by Yorkston / Jaycock / Langendorf
6 track album
https://yorkstonjaycocklangendorf.bandcamp.com/album/yorkston-jaycock-langendorf
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Very pleased to write that Nina and I are on the new series of Later with Jools Holland x Sunday 5th October, 22.00, BBC Two & iPlayer
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Spillers Records
about 2 months ago
#NP
A simple request for the new
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
to be popped on the shop speakers set about a rather lovely chain of events in which we've had 3 successive listens and some visiting US tourists have all since left with a new favourite album â€ïž
@dinkededition.bsky.social
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The Common Room
about 2 months ago
We had such a lovely, sold-out evening of music from James Yorkston & Nina Persson earlier this week. Their funny stories & brilliant rapport between songs made it extra special. Thanks to all the wonderful people who attended & made it a night to remember.
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Rockdelux
about 2 months ago
âSongs For Nina And Johannaâ consolida el modo de trabajar que engrandece a
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
, sabiendo retirarse para que brillen otras voces âaquĂ, Nina Persson y Johanna Söderbergâ, y al mismo tiempo construir canciones que solo Ă©l podrĂa haber escrito. âïž
@anadaracm.bsky.social
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James Yorkston And Friends
https://www.rockdelux.com/discos/james-yorkston-and-friends-songs-for-nina-and-johanna?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1757406333-3
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Khayem
2 months ago
I bought Songs For Nina And Johanna by
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
on Friday and I've already lost count of the number of times I've played it since. A joy from start to finish, a wonderful set of songs performed by James with Nina Persson and Johanna Söderberg.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2025/09/ther...
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There's A Lifetime Of Stories Here
I bought the latest album from James Yorkston on Friday and it's been on repeat throuout the weekend. As the title suggests, Songs For Nin...
https://dubhed.blogspot.com/2025/09/theres-lifetime-of-stories-here.html
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Scottish Greens
2 months ago
Leadership is about listening and empowering people. By working together, our movement can be a force for good. đ
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Torpa
3 months ago
Another wonderful, joyful record from
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
and friends.
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PopMatters
3 months ago
James Yorkston hits new heights of organic wistfulness and melancholy with the aid of ex-Cardigans singer Nina Persson and First Aid Kit's Johanna Söderberg.
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
's 'Songs for Nina and Johanna' is a
#PMPick
out 8/22 via
@dominorecordco.bsky.social
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James Yorkston Impresses with Brilliant Swedish Singers » PopMatters
James Yorkston hits new heights of organic wistfulness and melancholy with the aid of ex-Cardigans singer Nina Persson and First Aid Kit's Johanna Söderberg.
https://tinyurl.com/Yorkston25
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The Skinny
3 months ago
Our August new music round-up, ft Humour,
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
, Martha May & The Mondays + more...
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/new-mu...
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@tallahbrash.bsky.social
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Scottish New Music Round-up: August 2025 â The Skinny
Welcome to the August edition of our new Scottish music column, with releases to look forward to from Humour, Tarn, James Yorkston and Martha May & The Mondays.
https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/new-music/scottish-new-music-round-up-august-2025
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Here's the new song, with Johanna Söderberg, video by
@jameshankins.bsky.social
youtu.be/in6PhgOmoas?...
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James Yorkston - Oh Light, Oh Light (feat. Johanna Söderberg) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
https://youtu.be/in6PhgOmoas?si=srYDrhSCnWdWvxQy
3 months ago
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Hankins
4 months ago
đŻïžNEW MUSIC VIDEO đŻïžIâve made another video for my old pal, the brilliant..
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! The song also features Johanna Söderberg from First Aid Kit!
youtu.be/in6PhgOmoas?...
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James Yorkston - Oh Light, Oh Light (feat. Johanna Söderberg) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
https://youtu.be/in6PhgOmoas?si=wa_Wa1f_8oFhcwih
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Here's Nina Persson and me doing a Monitor session version of 'A Moment Longer', from the next record 'Songs for Nina and Johanna' x
youtu.be/OEsFlLV3zro?...
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James Yorkston and Nina Persson â A Moment Longer | Monitor Sessions X Domino
YouTube video by Monitor Sessions
https://youtu.be/OEsFlLV3zro?si=sicu7REGpYX8kam-
5 months ago
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The Scottish Parliament
5 months ago
The Scottish Languages Bill has passed this evening
@parliament.scot
. The results of the vote at Stage 3 were: â Yes - 112 â No - 0 There were no abstentions. The Bill gives the
#Gaelic
and
#Scots
languages official status in Scotland and includes changes to Gaelic and Scots education.
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Here's a session I did with Johanna Söderberg of First Aid Kit of the song 'Love / Luck', which is on our album - 'James Yorkston and friends ~ Songs for Nina and Johanna'
youtu.be/IFh8TQngvgQ?...
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James Yorkston & Johanna Söderberg â Love / Luck | Monitor Sessions X Domino
YouTube video by Monitor Sessions
https://youtu.be/IFh8TQngvgQ?si=v18_4XDh7h8TEPB_
5 months ago
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Here's 'A Moment Longer', a duet with Nina Persson, from my new album 'Songs For Nina and Johanna' x
youtu.be/t8yy00Mum0Q?siâŠ
@Dominorecordco
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James Yorkston - A Moment Longer (feat. Nina Persson) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
https://youtu.be/t8yy00Mum0Q?siâŠ
5 months ago
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South Street Arts Centre
5 months ago
#ICYMI
Top talented musician and South Street fave
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
is returning Wed 17 Dec for another evening of brilliant music! Tickets on sale now!
whatsonreading.com/james-yorkst...
#rdguk
#music
#live
#gigs
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James Yorkston
On sale Thursday 5th June, 10am South Street favourite James Yorkston returns to Reading as part of a UK tour in support of his brand new LP (out on Domino Records in August). Playing solo, James will...
https://whatsonreading.com/james-yorkston-2025
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Ghostrec
5 months ago
NEWS â JAMES YORKSTON
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
ha confermato un nuovo album, "Songs For Nina And Johanna". In questo album che James registra a Stoccolma, ad accompagnarlo ci saranno la Second Hand Orchestra, e le cantanti ospiti Nina Persson (The Cardigans) e Johanna Söderberg (First Aid Kit).
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James Yorkston - A Moment Longer (feat. Nina Persson) (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8yy00Mum0Q
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Delighted to announce that in September 2025, myself and Nina Persson will be playing a few shows x 16th Sept â Edinburgh Queenâs Hall 17th Sept â Newcastle The Common Room 18th Sept â Hebden Bridge Trades 19th Sept â Manchester HallĂ© St Peterâs 20th Sept â London St Martin in the Fields
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Delighted to announce my next album âSongs for Nina and Johannaâ, featuring Nina Persson (The Cardigans) and Johanna Söderberg (First Aid Kit) alongside members of The Second Hand Orchestra, will be out on 22nd August x
jamesyorkston.ffm.to/ninaandjohanna
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South Street Arts Centre
5 months ago
Just Announced & On Sale Tomorrow (Thu 5 June) South Street favourite
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
returns to play songs from his new album 'Songs For Nina and Johanna', plus tunes from his rich back catalogue on Wed 17 December!
whatsonreading.com/james-yorkst...
#rdguk
#music
#gigs
#live
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David Scott
6 months ago
Magnificent album form
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,
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
and Lina Langendorf. Deffo a contender, Mad not to. đ
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Eat Your Own Ears
6 months ago
COMING UP:
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
& Nina Persson Scottish folk musician James Yorkston and Swedish vocalist Nina Persson (singer of The Cardigans) join forces at St Martin-In-The-Fields Church on Saturday 20 September. đïž On sale now at
eatyourownears.com/james-yorkston-nina-persson
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Popped in to Waterstones St Andrews and signed a few more copies of Tommy The Bruce x
6 months ago
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Ireland shows this week - Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Leap, Belfast x
www.jamesyorkston.co.uk/live-dates/
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6 months ago
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Subterranean Sounds
6 months ago
Tickets on sale here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/james-york...
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
is consistently one of our best gigs.
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This Saturday, I'll be at Paisley Book Festival x
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Subterranean Sounds
7 months ago
Next up for us.
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
May 16th. On Sale Now.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/james-york...
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James Yorkston at SubTsounds
One of Scotland's best and most influential singer songwriters returns to Subterranean Sounds, Waterford. Not to be missed!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/james-yorkston-at-subtsounds-tickets-1291906299519
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Delighted to announce that in September 2025, myself and Nina Persson will be playing a few shows x 16th Sept â Edinburgh Queenâs Hall 17th Sept â Newcastle The Common Room 18th Sept â Hebden Bridge Trades 19th Sept â Manchester HallĂ© St Peterâs 20th Sept â London St Martin in the Fields
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This Saturday at 2.30pm - ish, I'll be chatting to my pal Vashti Bunyan as part of the @recordstoreday event at @VoxBoxMusic, St Vincent's Chapel, Stockbridge, Edinburgh x
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Subterranean Sounds
8 months ago
Gig Announcement! Now on sale, the legendary
@jamesyorkston.bsky.social
returns to Waterford. This will sell out quickly,folks.
jamesyorkstonsubterranean.eventbrite.ie
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Very happy indeed to be returning to Ireland in May x May 14th â Dublin Workman`s Cellar May 15th â Kilkenny Cleere`s Theatre May 16th â Waterford Phil Grimesâ May 17th â Cork Coughlan`s May 22nd â Belfast The Duncairn Tickets here -
jamesyorkston.co.uk/live-dates/
8 months ago
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David Scott
8 months ago
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I have made a rather wonderful album of nyckelharpa / guitar / saxophone with my friend's David A Jaycock and Lina Langendorf, and it is available to pre-order now x
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