The Burns Unit
| Company type | Music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland, Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
The Burns Unit was a Scottish-Canadian folk ensemble consisting of eight members, formed in 2006 following their meeting at Burnsong, a retreat dedicated to Scottish songwriting. This collective blended various musical styles such as folk, pop, and rap, featuring artists who were either solo performers or affiliated with other groups. Their inaugural performance occurred in 2009 during Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. The band issued their first album, Side Show, in 2010. They remained active with live shows through 2011 and 2012 before deciding to part ways on good terms, as members embarked on separate artistic endeavors.
In 2012, King Creosote revealed plans for a joint album with fellow musician Michael Johnston. Titled The Bound of the Red Deer, this collaboration was released in May 2016, just prior to King Creosote’s subsequent solo release. The record features contributions from previous band members Karine Polwart and Emma Pollock, alongside American artist and producer Gurf Morlix.