Dante is essentially the creative output of Seán McLaughlin who is also a member of The Birthday Suit (the side project of Idlewild guitarist Rod Jones). Written in the Shetland Islands and featuring traditional fiddler Vicky Gray (ex Aberfeldy) threads of traditional folk and Scottish indie intertwine throughout. The remainder of the line-up compromises of drummer Ruaridh Kidd mandolinist Stephen Thom and bassist Stuart Hosking adding energetic vibrant and rock-orientated dimensions to live versions of the material to create a dynamic and exciting show. Dante have spent the last two years working on their first full-length album 'Wake' with Frightened Rabbit guitarist Andy Monghan. Drawing on indie and folk influences in unusually equal measure The Herald has described the new material as a collection of folk-flecked gems. In the meantime an album sampler track/single 'Cheen' is out now! 'Cheen' sees the band further develop the lo-fi Scottish native s sound from their first release The Monochrome EP whilst moving into something altogether more grand. A sign of things to come...