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David Latto

David Latto

David Latto crafts thoughtful, melodic songwriting that reflects the heart of Scotland's vibrant independent music scene.

Featured on Sundown Sessions
3 broadcasts
First featured
5 June 2024
Last featured
Sundown Sessions #3 19 June 2024
Tracks played
3

About David Latto

David Latto is a Scottish singer-songwriter whose work sits between folk-informed storytelling and concise indie-rock craft, with melody and place at the centre of his writing. His recordings as David Latto and in collaboration with The Lang Spoons keep that balance of narrative detail and direct song structure.

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On Sundown Sessions, “Geordie Munro” has become a recurring touchpoint rather than a one-off selection, appearing in published shows #1, #2 and #3. The track’s Kirkcaldy and Fife references, and its full release credit to David Latto & The Lang Spoons, make it a clear thread through the programme’s early archive.

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