Under the Radar: Liimo

Liimo – an abbreviation of a “little more” – are a fantastic young pop / R&B group from Edinburgh, now based in London. Thinking About It was released on Friday via B-Unique Records and marks Liimo’s sixth single release to date – listen at: https://liimo.lnk.to/ThinkingAboutIt.

The trio have clocked up over one million streams on Spotify alone, featured on Apple Music playlists, been championed by publications such as The 405, Record of the Day, Clash, EARMILK and 1883 Magazine, and secured airplay on BBC Radio 1.

  Liimo have also performed for popular new music YouTube channel Mahogany Sessions. The band are currently on tour with ace North American pop/rock group The Mowgli’s with a live show tonight in Glasgow at Stereo, full info and additional dates visit https://www.facebook.com/musicbyliimo/

  Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run music industry seminar and social night Born To Be Wide. Their next event takes place at The Pleasance Cabaret Bar on 6 February with a panel exploring how Edinburgh’s festivals can develop more collaborations with the music scene. For tickets and info visit www.borntobewide.co.uk

  AIM is the not-for-profit trade body representing the UK’s independent music sector, which makes up a quarter of the recorded music market. Now in its 20th year, AIM’s members range from the largest independent record labels and music businesses in the world, to self-releasing artists and entrepreneurs. AIM promotes, supports and offers a range of services and opportunities to this group. Visit https://www.aim.org.uk