Songwriters & Composers Scotland Magazine
By Pete Carroll (April 2020) In a world of false constructs and fakeoids (is that a word ?!), seeking their fifteen minutes of fame, feeding their own vainglorious appetites, very few music artists these days are unique. Even fewer dare to be. But not so with Hailey Beavis. Hailey’s music and art is a bold […]
Writing songs within a band environment can perhaps be a longer process, it can also be very challenging too, dependent upon a myriad of factors such as, musical differences, or each contributor having different influences and wish the songs & the music to go in a different direction from other band members. Some bands may […]
An honest and heartfelt, yet powerful vocal, to match the honest and powerfully heartfelt songs. Scottish Singer-Songwriter Liv Dawn has gone from strength to strength in her fledgling music career, to the extent she won the “BBC Radio Scotland’s Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award 2019”. She released her first single “Reason” last summer and plans […]
Not only a superb songwriter, vocalist and musician, but David also produces demos/tracks for other songwriters in his home studio, some of which have been pitched to Nashville Publishers and Major Labels. Hot on the heels of his EP “Show Me How To Feel”, which was released in October last year, David has gigged constantly […]
In each of our Songwriter Interviews & Features, there is something to learn from all of those songwriters experiences, their processes, methods etc. That’s the beauty of music, there is always something to learn. Glean from them what you can and always try to develop your art form. it’s a life time’s work. What […]
Katee is a 23 year old Singer-Songwriter who, with the help of her Management Team and Ross, is forging a career as an independent artist and songwriter. She has performed with some top names including, Dougie MacLean, Barbara Dickson, Karine Polwart, James Grant, Red Sky July, John Doyle, Findlay Napier, JJ Gilmour, Tony McManus, Catherine […]
Now and again, new artists come along with a freshness, honesty and a uniqueness in their sound and songs that you just can’t ignore. Edinburgh Songwriter and Multi Instrumentalist Lewis McLaughlin is just that, and more. Lewis elaborates on his new EP “Paper In The Rain”, his songs and processes. Gear Used: Guitars: McIlroy […]
Lisa Kowalski has came on leaps and bounds since she first took it upon herself to follow her music dreams. Performed at high profile gigs/events, just released her 3rd single “No More Time”, which she produced herself, was asked to write a song for Paisley, her home town, who count her as a VIB – […]
Connor Fyfe is a thirteen year old Singer-Songwriter from Glasgow. A superb up and coming talent Scotland and the world should embrace, as they did Lewis Capaldi. This young man is going to be a household name one day soon. A Tour de force, he owns the crowds at his gigs like a veteran. He […]
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If you sit back, close your eyes and listen to one of Martha’s excellent songs, you’d swear she was an American gal, roots filled, rustic n jeans, siting on a farm porch with her guitar and musing about the world. That’s how much her music is steeped in the American Folk/Country/Roots tradition. Organic, honest, intelligent, […]
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