Magpie Blue
Magpie Blue, aka Millie Hanlon-Cole hails from Peebles in the Borders. Inspired by the music of Antony and the Johnsons, PJ Harvey, Alt J and Joy Division, her first performance was in a local pub when she was 15, and in the five years since she has honed her stagecraft, landing a slot supporting The Proclaimers.
Magpie Blue’s debut release, ‘Just In Time’ came out on Seahorse Music late 2019 and is an intriguing composition which moves from a sparse opening to a slightly Kraut Rock-esque second half, boasting a fair amount of atmospheric reverb. Produced by Idlewild’s Rod Jones, it features drummer Michael Reid of Man of Moon and guitarist Louise McCraw of Goodnight Louisa.
Magpie Blue's music stops you in your tracks. Classy, melancholic and full of emotion. - The Scottish Sun