2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow artist Alannah Moar releases brand new single
Alannah Moar, a Glasgow-based alt-pop artist, has released her latest single Sandpaper, a track that reflects on feelings of self-awareness and personal growth.
Known for her dramatic folk-pop, Moar began her musical journey at the age of 14 and has spent the past decade honing her craft.
She has headlined shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh and performed alongside artists including KT Tunstall, Amanda Palmer, Callum Beattie, Soda Blonde, and Lazy Day.
(Image: Supplied)
Read more: Historic Glasgow pub named one of the best UK live music venues
Sandpaper follows Alanah's previous single Ready or Not, with both tracks named Single of the Week on BBC Radio Scotland's Afternoon Show.
The release, designed to resonate with anyone who has faced the hard truth of personal accountability, marks another step in her artistic growth.
Described as mixing an "infectious" rhythm with "deeply introspective" lyrics, the song was inspired by a period of personal struggle in the young artist's life.
Alannah said: "The narrative is about realising you're the problem in a relationship, which sounds depressing, but I think it's actually quite optimistic - because it's acknowledging that you have to do better, and that's hopeful."
Read more: 'A wee bit naughty': Musical hen night coming to North Lanarkshire
(Image: Supplied) The single takes its name from both a literal and metaphorical connection to DIY work in Alannah's flat, with the singer using sandpaper to symbolise emotional patterns that negatively impacted her life.
Originally written in pieces, Sandpaper evolved, drawing influence from the glossy pop sounds of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX.
Alannah said: "I refined it, made it a bit more me, a bit less of a pastiche."
Through her continued updates, the artists hoped to balance a polished production style with vulnerable storytelling.
