Although lockdown is taking its toll on Renfrewshire’s musicians, Sma’sh Hits’ New Music Collective is here to keep morale high and ideas ticking over. If there’s any sector that’s been sent into a tailspin by lockdown, it’s the arts. Relieved of the ability to perform, this inability to go out and harness the audience’s...
Read MoreOriginally hailing from Lochwinnoch, soulful singer/songwriter Cara Rose discusses early beginnings, inspirations and her debut EP, Urges. How did music become a guiding force in your life? “Well, both my parents are in the arts. As soon as I could walk and talk, I was in that environment. They were really into music and...
Read MoreAmong Scotland’s leading purveyors of soul, we speak to Paisley-born Kitti about her influences, collaborators and journey thus far. You’ve been working hard for years and underwent a few transformations. Now, do you feel Kitti is the most complete version of you as an artist? “Totally. I was under my own name with the...
Read MoreWe chatted to James Grant about the life of a songwriter, the modern music industry and his affinity for our local area. Over 35 years into a storied career, James Grant’s passion for his craft keeps the former Love and Money frontman travelling the highways and byways of the country on an almost weekly...
Read MoreThe brainchild of two siblings that morphed into one of the nation’s most hotly tipped bands, we spoke to Hannah Van Thompson about their journey, the music scene and a recent career milestone. What are your roots In Renfrewshire? “We moved to Johnstone when Chloe and I were five from Thornliebank and before that,...
Read MoreWe spoke to Glasvegas’ James Allan on his return to Renfrewshire ahead of their gig at The Spree in 2019. Last year, you embarked on a mammoth tour that commemorated ten years of your seminal debut. Now that you’ve been rehearsing rarities such as ‘Whitey‘, can The Spree expect a career-spanning set? The truth...
Read MoreFresh from turning in an acclaimed album of reimagined Scottish pop songs, Karine Polwart discussed what to expect from her upcoming trip to Paisley. Was the Scottish Songbook a brainchild you’d had for a while? “The catalyst came from last year at the Rip It Up! exhibition in Edinburgh. I was dead surprised to...
Read MoreGianluca Bernacchi from The Vegan Leather compiles a list of the albums that left an indelible imprint on him. Keep up to date with The Vegan Leather online.
Read MoreA sibling duo on an upward trajectory, Elderslie’s King Of Birds make a compelling case as they prepare to embark on their next chapter. Four years after their formation, Elderslie’s sibling folk duo King Of Birds will release their debut album on the 26th September. Ahead of its unveiling at Glasgow’s Stereo, we spoke...
Read MoreOne of Scotland’s most forward-thinking imprints, we spoke to Lost Map’s Johnny Lynch, aka Pictish Trail, about returning to The Spree alongside his labelmates. How would you define the philosophy behind Lost Map? It’s more of a compulsion. I’m a big music fan, and there’s no greater thrill than championing what you love, made...
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