Artie Ziff are a three piece indie outfit, originally from the Highlands and Islands, but now based in Glasgow, they are made up of Rion Mckerron on Vocals/Guitars, Alex Kenny on Bass and Max McKerron on Drums & Backing Vocals. Today I will be reviewing their single ‘Drive’ which was released on April 24th 2020. … Continue reading Single Review: Artie Ziff – Drive
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Top 10: BBC The Social Creators
The Social is a project developed by the BBC to give young Scottish voices a platform. They aim to support content creators across a variety of subjects including comedy, music, gaming and life issues. They are based in Glasgow but encourage and develop new creative talent from all across Scotland. So that’s just a little … Continue reading Top 10: BBC The Social Creators
Single Review: Maya Jane – Everyday’s the Same
Maya McCrae, who performs as Maya Jane is a teenage Scottish singer/songwriter and today I will be reviewing their debut single ‘Everyday’s the Same’ which was released on the 12th October 2020. The track was written by Maya to help better understand mental health, specifically because one of her friends had depression, and she wanted … Continue reading Single Review: Maya Jane – Everyday’s the Same
Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Head in the Clouds
Gerry Cinnamon is a Glaswegian singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist, he’s originally from Castlemilk and one of the defining traits of his music is that he retains his native accent when performing. This isn’t the first time I’ve reviewed the artist and you can check that out here. Today, however, I will be reviewing his single … Continue reading Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Head in the Clouds
Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Hope Over Fear
Gerard Crosbie, more commonly known by his stage name Gerry Cinnamon is a singer/songwriter from Castlemilk, one of the districts of Glasgow. He had been performing music for several years after returning from London, eventually forming a band called The Cinnamons alongside Chris Marshall, Lori Duncan, Dave Bass and Gav Hunter, with Gerry serving as … Continue reading Single Review: Gerry Cinnamon – Hope Over Fear
Single Review: Matthew Gibb – I’m The Reason
Matthew Gibb is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Glasgow and today I will be reviewing his single ‘I’m The Reason’ which was released on the 10th December 2020. ‘I’m The Reason’ opens with a building backing beat that merges with Gibb’s powerful and soulful vocals, that blend perfectly with the guitar. This has a softer vibe, … Continue reading Single Review: Matthew Gibb – I’m The Reason
Single Review: Late Fees – I Bet
Late Fees are a three piece outfit from Glasgow made up of Andrew Gordon on Guitar/Vocals, Michael Hamilton on Bass/Backing Vocals and Jack Mackenzie on Drums/Backing Vocals and they describe their music as “Shamefully Sincere Guitar Pop” and “Naive music for jaded people” both of which would easily rope me in as a potential listener. … Continue reading Single Review: Late Fees – I Bet
Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Two Tone Television are a five piece, alternative/indie punk group from Glasgow made up of Liam McCombie on Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, Craig Bronsdon on Backing Vocals/Lead Guitar, Dave Murray on Bass Guitar, Neil Lovett on Keys and Chuck McAulay on Drums. Today, I will be reviewing their single ‘Old News’ which was released on the 3rd … Continue reading Single Review: Two Tone Television – Old News
Single Review: Roberta Childs – Colours
Roberta Childs is a singer/songwriter from Glasgow and today I'll be reviewing her single ‘Colours’ which was released on October 10th 2019. ‘Colours’ opens fast with a heavy pounding bass sequence that builds until the vocal breakdown, where the tone and feel of the track shifts somewhat. It still maintains a high energy and there … Continue reading Single Review: Roberta Childs – Colours
Single Review: Law Purda – Slouch Couch
Kieran Ward is a Glasgow based singer/songwriter, who named this new musical project ‘Law Purda’ in the form of an anagram as a tribute to his uncle Paul Ward who sadly passed away in November 2019. Today I will be reviewing his debut single ‘Slouch Couch’ which was released on May 23rd 2020. ‘Slouch Couch’ … Continue reading Single Review: Law Purda – Slouch Couch
Single Review: Kara Conway – Two Hearts
Kara Conway is a singer/songwriter from Glasgow and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Two Hearts’ which was released on June 5th 2020. ‘Two Hearts’ opens with sharp, pronounced piano chords, that build and subtly change as Kara begins to change. Her voice is powerful and full of emotion, you just get lost in … Continue reading Single Review: Kara Conway – Two Hearts
Single Review: Kirsteen Harvey – Tongue Tied
Kirsteen Harvey is a singer/songwriter from Glasgow and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Tongue Tied’ which was released on March 21st 2020. ‘Tongue Tied’ opens with some great guitar that transitions into Kirsteen’s amazing vocals. Her voice is rich and smoky and is equally suited to high tempo and high energy or soft … Continue reading Single Review: Kirsteen Harvey – Tongue Tied
Single Review: Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved
Lewis Capaldi is a singer/songwriter from West Lothian, Scotland who won the 2020 Brit Award for Best New Artist and whose single we will be reviewing today, ‘Someone You Loved’ remained at the top of the UK singles chart for 7 weeks, and also reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. I think … Continue reading Single Review: Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved
Single Review: Brownbear – Retro
Brownbear is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow and today I will be reviewing their single ‘Retro’ which was released on the 27th March 2020. ‘Retro’ opens with some light percussion that merges with a smooth beat that kinda washes over you, and then you get hit by Brownbear’s voice, it’s strong and distinctive and instantly memorable. … Continue reading Single Review: Brownbear – Retro
Product Review: Tempo Tea Bar Monthly Subscription Box
If you’ve never been to Tempo Tea Bar in Glasgow's Queens Street, you’ve never truly experienced incredible bubble tea. Established in 2013 by May Gem, Tempo has strived from day one to provide excellent drinks, excellent treats and put back into the local community. While they’ve offered online deliveries of all of their items (from … Continue reading Product Review: Tempo Tea Bar Monthly Subscription Box
