Catching up with the latest bands and musicians…
Our Haus: An Interview with Limo Cunningham of Mind Haus Records
Interview by Sandy Power Something big is brewing in Central Fife, and it’s all down to a small but close-knit community of musicians, who, banded together, are acting as a collective-come-record label Mind Haus. I spoke to Mind Haus-er and musician Limo Cunningham to find out just who these mysterious figures are and what wild…
INTERVIEW: Jesse James Wood, Not Quite The American Outlaw But An English Musician Making Waves Just The Same
By Megan Hughes The year was 1993, Gary Stringer and Jack Bessant were looking for band members. Unbeknownst to them they were about to form a group with the four people who were going to release a Gold selling debut album in 1995. The band became well known and acclaimed for their numerous chart topping…
Lockdown Zoom Collaboration, Persistence, Authenticity, and Staying Power. Ross Leighton of Fatherson shares some personal insight with me on Normal Fears.
Fatherson are a band that have found their way steadily into my algorithmic Spotify bubble, partly through occasional recommendations through friends, and probably because Spotify knows that I listen to a lot of Scottish bands. Rich Turvey (Blossoms, Courteeners), Seton Daunt (Kylie, Amy MacDonald), and Amber Run’s Joe Koegh are all named song writing collaborators,…
An Interview with Ryan Bell, Sunken Sofa Sessions
This week, we caught up with Ryan Bell , founder of Sunken Sofa Promotions to discuss his new project, Sunken Sofa Sessions – a series of live sessions to help promote local Glaswegian bands. Read all about it below… 1. Tell us more about Sunken Sofa Sessions? Sunken Sofa Sessions is a series of live sessions that launched in February…
We caught up with Welsh country singer songwriter, Eleri Angharad to discuss performing in Nashville, Chigago and New York alongside her success in securing over 100,000 streams on Spotify
This week we caught up with welsh country singer, Eleri Angharard to discuss when she first discovered her love for music, the country music scene in Swansea and being on the line up for the upcoming British Country Music Festival … 1. When did you discover your love for music? As a kid I always loved music,…
Find out more about new Dublin Indie rock band, Afterbliss from how they formed to releasing their two debut singles before being able to play their first gig!
This week, we caught up with Dublin five piece, Afterbliss to discuss their latest single, Kiss & Tell, the Dublin music scene and how you can support local bands during lockdown… 1. How did you guys form? Ally Pender (drums) and Alex Burcea (lead guitar & synths) are the founding members. They met while in another…
Glaswegian Musician Martin Leary reveals his musical influences growing up, the message behind his latest release and being nominated for The Weekender’s Video of the Year Award….
by Chelsea Ness This week, I caught up with indie rocker, Martin Leary to learn more where his love for music comes from, what local bands he’s been listening to and the release of his latest track, ‘ Watch The Sun Burn Your Eyes’. Find out more below… 1. When did you discover your love…
We Speak To Liverpool’s Jack Gill Ahead Of The Release Of His New Single ‘With Me’.
Jack Gill has jumped onto the Liverpool music scene over the past couple of years. He’s released tracks like ‘Sky High’ and ‘Our Time’ alongside playing shows across the city. Jack’s new single ‘With Me’ is set to be released on Friday 26th March and I can promise you it is an outstanding track. I…
Cassia talk about the African influences in their style, moving to Berlin and not taking for granted airplay
After some initial problems with dodgy phone signals Cassia front man, Rob Ellis and myself got down to talking about everything from the African influences in the bands music to life in Berlin and the highs and lows of creativity in current times…How you been keeping, staying busy during the down time?Pretty good, just writing…
An Interview with Tim Keegan
Tim Keegan and his band Departure Lounge are set to release their fourth studio album Transmeridian next month. We caught up Keegan to discuss what it was like working with R.E.M’s Peter Buck for their latest single Australia. He also told us about writing Transmeridian in only one 24 hour session, his future plans for Departure…
Indie rock band, Maystones discuss their first release, recording an EP during lockdown and how a drunken train ride home led to completing the band’s line up…
by Chelsea Ness This week, I caught up with Bishop’s Stortford five piece indie rock band, Maystones to find out more about how they formed, their debut release and staying productive in lockdown. Have a read below… How did you guys form? So, us two (Steve, drummer and Zac, guitarist) have been mates since we…
We caught up with Jordan Stewart, founder of local music blog, ‘Braw Gals in Music’ which promotes women working within the Scottish music scene
This week we caught up with Jordan Stewart, founder of local music blog, ‘Braw Gals in Music’ which promotes women working within the Scottish music scene. We discuss how the blog initially started, female inequality within the industry and what plans Jordan has for the future… 1. How did ‘Braw Girls in Music’ come about? …
Yianna from Southampton’s very own Artemis discusses the band’s latest single, Kingdom, playing at the 02 Islington and being in an all women’s post punk band
by Chelsea Ness Southampton’s very own alt rock / post punk band, Artemis are making waves within the local music scene with the release of their latest single, Kingdom. I caught up with Yianna to discuss how the band formed, the influence behind Kingdom and what advice she has to any young female musicians starting…
Papa Shango are unlike any band you have witnessed before, they perform live rock music whilst combining circus entertainment…
by Chelsea Ness Papa Shango are certainly a band that sticks out from the rest with their live performances include combining rock music with circus acts. I caught up with the band to find out more their incredibly unique act, playing a slot at Glastonbury and their music writing process. Have a read below now……
Alternative hip hop singer songwriter, Sam Thomas spills all about his debut album, Progress, where his love for music began and his favourite local musicians…
by Chelsea Ness North East alt singer songwriter, Sam Thomas has had an incredible year when it comes to music releases, with his EP, Process, his single, Mr Sunshine and his debut album, Progress all being brought out within the year! Sam is no stranger within his local music scene meddling in a wide variety…
We caught up with Dublin indie outfit, Strawman & The Jackdaw to discuss their brand new EP, playing in Italy and how they came up with their band incredible name…
by Chelsea Ness Indie four piece, Strawman & The Jackdaw are a new discovery for me but as soon as I heard their music I knew I had to share! Their unique individual style makes them stand out and if they weren’t on your radar before then they should be now! I caught up with…
We caught up with Alt Rock trio, Lonehead to discuss their debut album, their favourite Glaswegian bands and the craziest thing to have happened to them on stage…
by Chelsea Ness Glaswegian alt-rockers, Lonehead have been main players in the Glaswegian rock scene for a while now and with the release of their debut album, Wonderful and How to Get it, the band are certainly showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon. I caught up with them to find out how they…
DMA’S guitarist Johnny Took talks about eating the worst Chinese he has had in Motherwell and the possibility of releasing new music this year
As I sat staring back at myself, fretting over whether or not the microphone on my laptop was adequate enough to be audible or if I had passed on the correct meeting details to my first Zoom call, I am suddenly met with the sound of a distinct Aussie accent welcoming me with a “hello”…
Jamie Pollock meets The Music Files
By Myrren Porter With his new single “In-Away (From the Life)” premiering on Friday, The Music Files caught up with ex Vida frontman Jamie Pollock to discuss going solo, new material and life during lockdown. After parting ways with Vida in 2019, the Alloa singer/songwriter decided to ride it alone and has continued to provide…
Introducing the North East’s hottest new band The Redroom
The vast amount of emails that get sent through daily when helping operate a music blog can tend to get a bit overwhelming, and at times there may be a lot of good music that gets lost in amongst the swarm if you haven’t kept up to date with your inbox in a day or…
An interview with The Shed Project
I caught up with Bolton’s very own DIY band The Shed Project to discuss their adulation at making it into the official charts as part of the Brits & Pieces compilation album as well as the positive results that Twitter’s music community has had in pushing the groups name forward…I understand ‘The Shed Project’ is…
Felix And The Sunsets talk to us about their writing influences and the release of their upcoming EP
Leith trio Felix And The Sunsets had a chat with us this week to talk us through the political elements which influence their writing, their vision for the music they create and update us on the release of their upcoming EP out this year…For our readers who may not know of you, give us a…
Still Corners return with their fifth album ‘The Last Exit’ and talk us through the inspiration behind it
Still Corners are a band who, over the past couple of years, have captivated me with their music and the ability to craft it in such a form where it takes you along a road of self discovery in which you never quite knew you needed to go on, so when I was offered the…
London trio The Howlers discuss the inspiration behind their new EP ‘Rebirth’ and the difficulties they have experienced during the pandemic
London rockers The Howlers have quickly been making a name for themselves over the past year and a bit since their formation back in 2019. Known for their raucous live-shows and ferocious style the trio have gained acclaim from BBC Radio 1 and have had their music feature on the likes of BT, Sky Sports…
An Interview with Skerryvore
This week, we caught up with Alec and Daniel from Scottish ‘trad rock’ band, Skerryvore for a jam-packed interview to discuss performing all over the world, collaborating with George Bowie and the release of their latest single, You and I. Skerryvore were founded on the remote island, Tiree – how did this come about and…
An Interview with Strange Tides
This week we caught up with Canadian indie folk duo, Strange Tides to discuss their brand new single, Criminal, their creative writing process and the Canadian music scene! How did Strange Tides form and how would you describe your music to new listeners? We played together a few times in a church band and developed a…
An Interview with Beks
This week we caught up with pop singer songwriter, Beks to discuss being an Australian artist, her latest releases and her music being played on the radio! Find out more about Beks below now… 1. When did you first discover your love for music and who were your musical influences growing up? When I was a…
An Interview with Clint Slate
This week we caught up with musician and multi-instrumentalist Gregg Michel aka Clint Slate to discuss his latest track, The Sixth Trip Plan, being in a U2 tribute band and the release of his next album, Dragons next month. Have a read below now… How would you describe your music to new listeners? These days I…
An Interview with Ailsa and the Seahorses
This week we caught up with Ailsa aka Ailsa and the Seahorses to discuss her musical influences, being part of both the Berlin and Edinburgh music scene and of course her brand new single, That Old Moon which is her first record to feature a full band! Check it out below… How did Ailsa and…
An Interview with Kevan O’Reilly
This week we caught up with singer songwriter and producer Kevan O’Reilly to find out everything about his new EP titled Akrasia which consists of four incredible tracks featuring a range of different genres and instruments with themes relating to religion and mythology. Make sure you check out this incredibly interesting read below… 1. When…
An Interview with Four Crooks
This week, we caught up with West-Midlands indie four piece outfit, Four Crooks to find out more about their latest EP, Black Magic, their writing process and their next gig at the 02 Academy in Birmingham which will hopefully go ahead next year… 1. How did Four Crooks form and how would you describe your music to new…
Interview with Heath Common
By Paola Mancini, November 2020 This week we caught up with Yorkshire poet Heath Common to discuss his recent work, ‘2 Covid Verses’ released in order to raise money for the NHS and how the pandemic is having an impact in the world of art. What inspired you to release these lyrical pieces of poetry…
Premiere & Interview with Dictator & Volka for Trash Panda
By Paola Mancini, November 2020 We are thrilled to be premiering the release of a Double A Side of collaborations from West Lothian Indie rock band, Dictator and Alternative rock band, Volka when they cover each others recent singles in their own individual style to raise funds for a local mental health enterprise , Trash…
Catching up with Hex Hue about the release of their new single, ‘Anyway’ in collaboration with Avro Party.
This week, we caught up with Katie Richardson from harmony driven alt-pop band, Hex Hue to find out more about their music, the Belfast music scene and their brand new single, Anyway in collaboration with Avro Party. Read all about it below… 1. How did Hex Hue come about and how would you describe your…
The K’s Discuss Hosting Their Very Own Talent Show, Writing Music Through WhatsApp In Lockdown And Their Latest Single ‘TV’
Hailing from Earlestown comes one of the UK’s most energetic and exciting live acts on the circuit, The K’s – we caught up with them lately to discuss everything from hosting their very own online talent show to writing their lockdown ballad ‘Valley One’ through voice notes over WhatsApp. Get the lowdown here… Englands back…
An Interview with Jack Speirs
This week, we caught up with singer songwriter, Jack Speirs to discuss the release of his latest EP, ‘Find My Way’, his main influences and the inspiration behind his lyrics. Have a read below now to find out more… When did you first discover your love for music and when did you start writing your…
Interviewing Fee of BLOXX
I have been following and loving uxbridge indie heroes BLOXX since they released their single Headspace last year – so you can understand that I was extremely excited (and had a slight fangirl moment) to interview their lead singer Fee Booth a few weeks back! We chatted about their recent tour with Twin Atlantic ,…
An Interview with Holy Drone
This week, we caught up with dreamy-pop band, Holy Drone to find out more about their musical influences, their latest track, Fibres and what other local bands they are digging… How did you the band form and where did the name come from? We came together while in different bands sharing the same practice space…
Frank Turner Talks About Recording A Collaborative Album In Isolation, Live Shows In 2020 And Stepping Into Production
With a new collaborative album with Jon Snodgrass set to be released November 13th – Frank Turner talks about adjusting to recording in isolation from one another and playing socially distanced gigs throughout the summer. We also get the lowdown on his first steps into production and how he got the shout to feature on…
An Interview with Katie Palmer
This week we caught up with Ayrshire singer songwriter Katie Palmer to find out more about her musical influences, her favourite local bands and of course her debut album, Something New which was released during lockdown… When did you discover your love for music and what were your main musical influences growing up? I have…
An Interview with Bad Touch
This week, we caught up with Stevie, frontman of Norfolk’s five piece classic rock band, Bad Touch to chat all things music! From the release of their fourth album, Kiss The Sky to announcing a 14 date UK tour, Bad Touch have had quite the year, find out more about them below… How would you…
Bemz Interview
Glasgow-based rapper Bemz has released his new EP Saint Of Lost Causes, featuring 7 incredibly raw and honest original tracks. The record successfully portrays Bemz’s ability to share his stories, experiences and views through eloquent lyrics and memorable music. We recently caught up with Bemz to talk all things music. We asked him to tell…
An Interview with Slowrush
This week we caught up with Alt-pop British-French trio, Slowrush to discuss how they’ve been keeping busy through lockdown, the release of their latest EP, The Parallel World and what the Bordeaux music scene is like… 1. How did the Slowrush form? The Slowrush project is the natural culmination of a three-way partnership that has developed…
An Interview with Hollie Irvine and Jo Dargie, The Velvet Lounge and Studio.
This week we caught up with dream-team duo, Hollie Irvine and Jo Dargie, co-owners of The Velvet Lounge and Studio situated in Perth to discuss their new live stream event, ‘Velvet Sessions’, the local electronic scene and what it’s like being the only female lead studio in Scotland. Have a read below now… The new…
An Interview with Pelts
This week, we caught up with lead singer, Graham McCarey and Bassist, Stuart Brown from Glaswegian rock band, Pelts to discuss their brand new album, ‘A Little Less Lost’, their favourite Scottish bands and their most memorable gigs so far. Have a read below now… How did Pelts form and where did the name come…
Introducing Post Punk Two Piece T-A
Now that pubs are back open again , I’ve been able to get out and about to chat with a few local musicians , I was lucky enough to catch up over a couple of pints and a few pots of tea , with Sean Sneddon and Ben Curling , otherwise known as post punk…
An Interview with TIËRNY
This week, we caught up with contemporary alt-pop princess, TIËRNY to discuss her how songwriting process, the Liverpool music scene and of course the release of her latest single, I’ll Wait. Find out everything you need to know below… 1. How did you discover your love for music? When I was young I wanted to…
An Interview with Captain Wilberforce on the release of their latest album, When the Dust Just Won’t Settle
by Chelsea Ness This week, we caught up with Northern Indie Pop band, Captain Wilberforce to find out more about their latest album, ‘When The Dust Just Won’t Settle’. Find out everything you need to know about the album through this detailed interview… You have just released your latest album, ‘When the Dust Just Won’t…
An Interview with Pleasure Heads
By Paola Mancini This week, we caught up with Falkirk’s very own fuzzy pop outfit, Pleasure Heads to discuss writing during lockdown, their most memorable gig to date and their upcoming single, Cosmopolis which is out this Friday (17th July)! Find out everything below… In a nutshell, ‘Cosmopolis’ expresses “impassioned desire to break free of…
An interview with rising star Andrew Cushin
By Ryan McConnell When you think of Newcastle and music a certain Sam Fender may spring to mind as he quickly rose to fame with his poignant and thought-provoking songwriting. But there is a new kid on the block who looks set to make a big impact on the scene and that is young Geordie…
An Interview with Sean Simmons about his latest charity single, ‘Don’t 079 Me’
Last month, London based singer/ songwriter, Sean Simmons released his latest single, ‘Don’t 079 Me’ which reached number eight in the ITunes singer/ songwriter chart in order to raise money and awareness for the mental health charity, MIND. The official video of the track which was also released last month focuses on self-love and positivity…
An Interview With Scruffy Bear
By Amanda Kilfeather Scruffy Bear are making noise in the north, with their ground rumbling riffs and earth-shattering vocals. Having already developed a unique style and well-established brand, their sound and name are well on the way to be spreading like wildfire. If you’ve heard them play live, you already know they’re ones to watch.…
An Interview with Johnny Bourke
This week, we caught up with Irish singer songwriter, Johnny Bourke to discuss all things music! Johnny has had incredible success over the years from performing all over the world including New Zealand and Australia to working alongside producer Jackson Dimilio-Wood (Shawn Mendes) and Randy Merrill (Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift) on his brand…
An Interview with Der Mist
Der Mist are the latest band on the Glasgow scene made up of Craig McKissick and Ali Whitty. Find out everything you need to know about them below… How have you been spending your time during lockdown? AW: ‘Good question, well funny you should say that Chelsea because we’ve actually got a Youtube video all…
An Interview with Electronic Industrial Producer, Memebrane
This week, we caught up with Electronic Industrial producer, Rohan Moran aka Memebrane. As a graduate at the Birmingham Conservatoire, Memebrane has had years of experience within the electronic industry. Have a read below where we discuss his unique sound, his top 5 musical influences and his upcoming LP which is due out mid July!…
Socially Distant Spins with Fake Lips
This week, we discussed top lockdown albums with Gary Mclean, the vocalist and guitarist from upcoming band, Fake Lips. In just the space of a few months since forming, Fake Lips have created an exciting hype for fans with the release of their debut single. Fame Whore. Find out what albums have been helping Gary…
Socially Distant Spins with Shaun Panda
Last week, we caught up with Shaun Nicolson AKA Shaun Panda to discuss his favourite lockdown albums! Shaun is the founder and host of 4 Songs and a Dream Podcast where guests discuss their favourite songs that really mean something to them. We are huge fans of the podcast here at The Music Files as…
Socially Distant Spins with Sarah-Louise Kelly (SLK Digital)
This week, we caught up with SLK Digital’s very own Sarah-Louise Kelly to find out what albums she’s been listening to on repeat throughout lockdown. SLK Digital focuses on helping local businesses and individuals with their digital marketing, copywriting Skills and lots more! Find out what Sarah-Louise’s top lockdown albums are below… Throughout all of…
Socially Distant Spins with Katie McBride, PPG Promotions & The 1925 Club
This week, we caught up with PPG Promotions’ very own Katie McBride where we chat about her favoutite lockdown albums. Katie also works at The 1925 Club, a phenomenal venue for upcoming bands and musicians in the local scene! Album 1: Arctic Monkeys – AM Why did it make the list? I’ve loved Arctic Monkeys…
Socially Distant Spins with Leaving Bordeaux
Today’s Socially Distant Spins is brought to you by Glaswegian indie rock band, Leaving Bordeaux. The band have been making quite a name for themselves in the local music scene with the sell out of their first headliner set and the release of their second single, Adrenaline. Check out what albums they couldn’t self isolate…
Socially Distant Spins with Cameron McLean of Pyro
Today, Cameron Mclean, one half of alternative rock band, Pyro gives us his favourite lockdown albums. We’re big fans of Pyro’s latest release, ‘I’ll Understand’ and can’t wait to see to what else have in store for us in the future! Album 1: Let’s Go Sunshine -The Kooks Favourite Track: Initials for Gainsborough. It’s such…
An Interview with Keir Gibson
This week we caught up with Scottish alternative pop singer songwriting, Keir Gibson to discuss playing at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party, supporting Tom Walker and of course the release of his latest single, ‘Circles’. Have a read below now! When did you discover your love for music? I don’t remember a definitive moment as music…
Socially Distant Spins with Jamie Strachan
This week we caught up with Glaswegian singer songwriter, Jamie Strachan to discuss his top five albums during lockdown. Jamie has been keeping fans entertained over the last few months with a selection of different releases such as Leaving and Fall of a Man. He recently announced that he would be performing future gigs under…
An Interview with TELT Podcast
This week, we caught up with Jack Conlon, founder of TELT: Scottish Music Podcast to discuss how TELT started, what it’s liking regularly featuring in Apple Music’s top music podcasts and what interviews have stood out for him the most… What make you decide to start up TELT podcast in the first place? It was…
An Interview with Dancing On Tables
We caught up with caught up with 5 piece pop rock outfit, Dancing On Tables to see how they’ve been spending their time during lockdown, what it was like supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen and of the course the release of their brand new single, Losing It which comes out tomorrow!! Have a read below…
An Interview with Birthday Card
This week, we caught up with Conor Richards, lead guitarist from all-out pop group, Birthday Card to discuss where their band name came from, their most memorable gig so far and of course the release of their latest single, ‘Radio Star’ which was released at the start of the Month! Have a read below now……
An Interview with Fiona Harte
This week, we caught up with Northern Irish Melodist, Fiona Harte to discuss what it was like playing in Nashville, the Northern Irish music scene and of course her single, Sugar Coating which was released last month! Have a read below now… When did you discover your love for music? I first discovered music when my mum…
Socially Distant Spins with Into the Red
Next up in our socially distant spins series is Sheffield’s very own Alternative rock band, Into the Red. With their unique sound focusing on progressive rock and dreamy cosmic emotions, we were really intrigued to see what albums the band have been listening to on repeat during lockdown… have a read below now… Album 1)…
Interview with Ken McCluskey of The Bluebells
By Orla Brady This week, we caught up with Ken McCluskey, the lead singer of 80s indie new wave band, The Bluebells to discuss the re-release of the 1984 Bluebells album Sisters, working alongside Elvis Costello and running the Electric Honey Record Label at Glasgow Kelvin College… 1. The record label Last Night From Glasgow…
Socially Distant Spins with Alive and Gigging
Alive and Gigging is one of the latest upcoming blogs within the Scottish music scene with daily reviews and features promoting new bands within the industry. Founded by David Dryburgh, he explained how the blog started up, ‘I have been an avid follower of music for way to many years to count and at the…
An Interview with James Humphrys
This week, we caught up with Bristol based playful-pop multi-instrumentalist, James Humphrys to discuss the Bristol music scene, playing Glastonbury and of course the release of his latest EP, Colours which is released today!! Have a read below now… When did you discover your love for music?I think I discovered it pretty early on -…
Socially Distant Spins with EVERYDAY PHARAOHS
Today, we catch up with Rock trio, Everyday Pharaohs to discuss what albums they’ve had on repeat during the lockdown. From self-producing and recording two EPs since the band formed in 2015, their hard work is certainly getting their name about the local scene! Their most recent release of Years & Years & Years has…
Socially Distant Spins with Nicole Heaney
Founder of Grassroots Music Promotions, Nicole Heaney showcases the best local talent through gigs and all-day events. From the likes of Carly Connor, Warren Capaldi, Petty Cassettes and The Asuras, Nicole is a music guru when it comes to putting on a good show! Alongside music promotions, Nicole also manages some of the best upcoming…
Socially Distant Spins with Mikey Tee
Mikey Tee is a key member in the Scottish music scene from working as an artist liaison officer at T in the Park, Glastonbury and Leeds & Reading festivals, a band manager and security at various gigs and events including Ibiza Rocks! On top of all that, Mikey also helps run Leith’s very own EH6…
An Interview with The Young
Four piece indie rock band, The Young have had an incredible year with new releases, headlining at The Fighting Cocks and supporting Futureheads! We caught up with the band to discuss what it was like working with UK promoters This Feeling, how they’re spending their time during lockdown and of course their latest release, ‘The…
Socially Distant Spins with Katie Guthrie
Our next guest in the Socially Distant Spins series is Katie Guthrie, co-founder of Underground Sounds, one of Edinburgh’s top promoters for the Capital’s local music scene in which they recently won Indie Business of The Year 2020! Katie is a valued member of the music industry through her gig promotions, reviews and interviews so…
Socially Distant Spins with Brian Webster
Highly influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground and The Stone Roses, Brian has been a key player in the Glasgow music scene over the last few years and with the recent release of his latest single, ‘(I’ve Got A) Warning’ getting a incredible reaction from fans, we can’t wait to see…
An Interview with Jamie Pollock
Questions By Myrren Porter This week, we caught up with Ex Vida frontman, Jamie Pollock to discuss his musical influences, his solo career and the influence behind his latest release, ‘When The Sun (Like a Rainbow)… Who are your biggest musical influences growing up and why were you drawn to them? “The Beatles. When I…
Socially Distant Spins with Brownbear
From playing T in the Park, supporting The Libertines at Hyde Park and selling out their last King Tuts headliner, Ayrshire alternative indie outfit, Brownbear are high influences within the Scottish music scene. The band have been entertaining fans over the last month during lockdown through weekly Instagram live sessions and the release of their…
Socially Distant Spins with Dictator
We caught up with Edinburgh based Indie rock band, Dictator to discuss top lockdown albums! The band have already made quite the name for themselves over the last year with their two incredible releases; Taped out and Anthem for a Doomed Youth and we can’t wait to see what else is in store for the…
An Interview with Janet Devlin
By Amanda Kilfeather and Chelsea Ness Irish singer songwriter, Janet Devlin gave up some of her time to speak to us about her time on the X Factor, relationships with alcohol, managing mental health in the public eye and working the music industry…. How would you describe your music to new listeners? I’d probably have…
Socially Distant Spins with Jay Landman
Today’s Socially Distant Spins is brought to you by Pillar Artist’s very own Jay Landman. Pillar Artists specialises in artist management, concert romotions and agency bookings within the Newcastle music scene. Jay has organised a lot of incredible gigs over the years including Dancing on Tables, Red Rum Club and Spinn! He is also currently…
An Interview with Seil Lien
By Ryan McConnell Last week I caught up with one of Scotland’s most exciting artists, Seil Lien to speak about debut album ‘Shatter’. She has been described as “Kate Bush meets Nine Inch Nails” and has also drawn comparisons to the likes of PJ Harvey as well as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and…
Socially Distant Spins with Jo Dargie
As Art and Entertainments Editor for Perth Life, Co-owner of recording studio The Velvet Lounge & Studio and an exceptional club journalist, Jo is a key player within the music industry and the go-to girl when it comes to electronic and techno music! Find out what top 5 albums, Jo has been listening to throughout…
Socially Distant Spins with Connor Fyfe
We caught up with 13 year old singer songwriter, Connor Fyfe to find out what albums he couldn’t self isolate without. Connor has had an incredible year with the release of his debut album, ‘Don’t’ and supporting The Snuts at the legendary King Tuts in March! We can’t wait to see what else is to…
Socially Distant Spins with Mockit Music
Today’s Socially Distant Spins is brought to David Campbell, founder of the incredible Mockit Music blog. Mockit Music is the ideal blog for keeping up to date with the latest music trends through single reviews, interviews and gig reviews. David has been keeping us entertained throughout the lockdown with his live instagram interviews with some…
An Interview with Jamie Lawson
From being the first signing to Ed Sheeran’s label, Gingerbread Man Records to his international hit ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’ award-winning singer songwriter, Jamie Lawson has had some amount of success over the years. We caught with him to discuss supporting Ed Sherran on his stadium tours, his songwriting process and of course the release of…
Socially Distant Spins with Stuart Macaulay
Today we catch up with freelance radio presenter, Stuart Macaulay to find out the lowdown on what albums have been getting him through the lockdown. From his ‘Strictly Scotland’ show on Pulse Radio and his ‘Fresh Favourites’ weekly playlist, Stuart is the go to guy to when it comes to the local music scene! Have…
Socially Distant Spins with Chloë Coll
Tonight’s instalment of our ‘Socially Distant Daily Spins’ is brought to you by the lovely Chloë Coll. Chloe alongside Megan Denholm runs Denholm Promotions and HunnyBee Management whose roster includes Vansleep, Amy Lou and False Friends. Chloe has helped organise and promote a range of fantastic gigs including ‘Ones to Watch 2020’ at the start…
An Interview with Glasvegas
Questions asked by Myrren Porter, Ryan McConnell and Chelsea Ness Last week, Glasvegas frontman James Allan kindly lent us his time to discuss a range of topics including his previous football career, how well his Scottish slang-infused lyrics travel outside the country and the future plans for the band which may or may not include…
Socially Distant Spins with Sam Hoy
Today, we catch up with Sam Hoy, founder of Hoy Fest, a Welsh promotions company that showcases the latest talent through festivals and monthly gigs. Previous bands that Sam has worked with include Judas, VANT, Redfaces and Pretty Vicious. Sam is also the bass player for Cardiff based heavy indie-rock band, Bute. The band have…
Socially Distant Spins with Scott Beaton
Today’s daily spins is brought to you by West Coast, singer songwriter, Scott Beaton. Over the years, Scott has been a key player within the local scene from being the bassist in Glaswegian trio, The Blue Lenas to starting his own solo journey in the industry with his latest single, ‘Lost Time’ being released at…
An Interview with Eliza Lee
This week, we caught up with Australian pop star, Eliza Lee to discuss the inspiration behind her debut single, ‘Boo’ which already has over 40k streams on Spotify, her musical influences and working with Grammy winner Philip White…. How would you describe your music to first-time listeners? I would describe my sound as flirty experimental…
Socially Distant Spins with Jennifer Imrie
What better way to brighten up your Monday morning than our daily Socially Distant Spins? Today, Glasgow based presenter and founder of the JimRiex music blog, Jennifer Imrie reveals her favourite lockdown albums. Jennifer is a key influencer in the music world as a regular guest on BBC Radio Scotland and co-host of the ‘From…
Socially Distant Spins with Tom Mcguire and The Brassholes
Today’s special guest is none other than Tom Mcguire from 8 piece modern / soul / funk band, Tom Mcguire and the Brassholes. The band have had an incredible year from the release of their latest project, ‘Caveman/Battle Weapons’ – a two part single release with ‘Caveman’ representing more towards heartbreak and ‘Battle Weapons’ focusing…
An Interview with Davie Ballantyne
This week, we caught up with Firewater DJ and Music Guru, Davie Ballantyne to discuss his career as a DJ in one of the biggest nightclubs in Glasgow, how certain songs make it onto his playlists and the ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ music event he helped organise in aid of mental health… When did you discover…
Socially Distant Spins with Alice Brown
Today’s guest is Alice Brown, founder of Glasgow’s Timeless Music Promotions. Alice showcases upcoming bands through hundreds of local gigs! From Red Rum Club, The Getrz, Amy Lou and Dogtooth, she is a professional at seeking out the best talent from all over the UK by putting on some of the best gigs, we’ve attended…
Socially Distant Spins with Joshua Grant
From selling out his first headliner show in December, releasing his debut single of 2020, ‘Figure It Out’ to supporting Tom Walker, Joshua has made quite the impression within the Scottish music scene! Recently, Joshua has been entertaining us throughout the lockdown us via live performances on social media … a must during these times!…
Socially Distant Spins with Alex Matthew
Today’s Socially Distant Spins is brought you to by Alex Matthew, founder of Vintage Society Music – one of the top music blogs in Scotland that focus on showcasing the best, upcoming bands and musicians through reviews / interviews and podcasts! This year, Alex started up Vintage Society Live hosting a number of incredible gigs…
Interview with Twinnie
This week, we caught up with Yorkshire singer-songwriter, Twinnie who has just released her debut album, Hollywood Gypsy! We chat about the influence behind the album, the time she joined Bryan Adams on stage and her upcoming UK tour which includes a Glasgow date… When did you first discover your love for music? My mum would…
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