Glasvegas

We 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 More

Karine Polwart

Fresh 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 More

Lost Map: Johnny Lynch

One 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... Read More

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

With classic hits such as Dancing In The Street, Heat Wave and Nowhere To Run, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas established themselves as one of the greatest acts on the Motown roster. We spoke to the legendary Miss Reeves on the eve of her Spree performance in 2018. You’ve been singing your hits for... Read More