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| Genres | Scottish folk music |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | gnossmusic |
Gnoss is a neotraditional Scottish folk band.
Gnoss | |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Scottish folk music |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Members |
|
| Website | gnossmusic |
Gnoss is a neotraditional Scottish folk band.
The band was formed in 2015 by Moodie and Rorie, both from Orkney. [1] Sinclair and Baxter joined soon after. [2] The band has a tradition of naming tracks after relatives to celebrate significant birthdays. [2]
Robert McMillen, profiling the band for The Irish News after the release of their third album, wrote that "their signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers and textures, mixing outstanding musicianship with captivating original songs". [2]
Billy Rough, reviewing their second album for Folk Radio UK , wrote, "Characterised by a tight, cool mood, superbly balanced instrumental harmonies and some rather fetching melodies, the boys have captured a sound dipped in honey." [3]
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