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Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Meet Glasgow singer inspired by Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender
Having sold out his first ever headline show at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut later this month before releasing any music, Shay O'Dowd has joined the likes of Capaldi and Joesef who rose to fame through word of mouth in Glasgow. 'In Glasgow, you are always a person away from someone,' Shay said. The Southside-based songwriter continued: 'I have been on the scene for a few years, but just not in terms of releasing music or doing shows. I've been doing tons of writing instead. 'It felt when I announced I was doing a show, people were like, 'I remember that guy'. By working with people across the city I've built up a community around the music that I was making. 'I was quite nervous and thought maybe we should have started somewhere smaller like Poetry Club, but my manager said, 'Nah, let's go big or go home'. I guess it worked out.' (Image: Shay O'Dowd, image supplied) The city centre gig will take place on Friday, May 23 – and it is safe to say that Shay cannot wait. He added: 'I'm absolutely buzzing for the King Tut's gig. I've got the setlist chosen and I can't wait to play it. 'It will be a good night and great to celebrate after the gig with my family, friends and the rest of the people who are there.' He continued: 'King Tut's is a very famous venue, of course, but it's got that intimate feel to it. To be able to sell out my first-ever headline show was definitely special.' READ NEXT: Glasgow singer Joesef talks meeting Elton John ahead of TRNSMT show (Image: Shay O'Dowd, image supplied) Shay released his first single, The Kid I Am, in April. The debut track was written to Shay's younger self, which reflects on the innocence and simplicity of being a kid. He described the song as a promise to a younger Shay to take more chances, live a little more fearlessly and dream a little more to make his inner child proud. It is safe to say that the track is full of heart and vulnerability. Reflecting on the tune, Shay said: 'It was a nerve-racking thing to put the single out. 'It sounds cliched, but these songs are your babies for so long. 'Everything from the song and the little lyric video we did to go along with it – which is old clips of me as a kid and my family – it felt authentic and that's what I wanted to do. I wanted to come out with something that felt like me and told a little bit of a story on who I am.' READ NEXT: Simple Minds share memories of Glasgow ahead of Bellahouston Park gig The song is the leading single off Shay's debut EP, which he is currently working on. 'Sound-wise I've taken inspiration from Ed Sheeran and Paolo Nutini to Sam Fender and Noah Kahan,' said Shay. He continued: 'I'm a big sucker from the heartbreak anthems. Artists like Lewis Capaldi and such. I have plenty of those in the bank. But, for this first EP, I wanted the subject matter to be about my family and growing up. I wanted to steer away from love relationships. 'I'm happy with how the music and this upcoming EP is sounding.' But it's not just other music which has inspired Shay's sound, but the city itself – specifically the grit of Glasgow and its familiar, warm people. He said: 'As I'm growing, I'm just starting to really appreciate how good Glasgow is and how amazing the people are. 'There's something about being from Glasgow that makes people so warm and welcoming and down-to-earth, and I've tried to do that with my music and be honest and real. 'I absolutely love Glasgow. If I ever moved away, I think I'd always miss it.' To find out more about Shay and any upcoming shows, visit
Glasgow Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
East Kilbride's Connor McGlave on dream of Barrowlands gig
Connor McGlave, from East Kilbride, has released a new song called Better Man, which is the first glimpse of his new EP. To listen to his song, go to The EP will showcase the latest evolution of the writer and performer, who is still relatively new to the music scene. Despite this, he has already sold out King Tut's and Saint Luke's. For Connor, all roads lead to the Barrowlands (Image: Supplied) His debut EP, Heaven's A Place, launched at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, was the point where his music connected with its audience in real life. But for Connor, all roads lead to the Barrowlands. He said: "It is all about the Barrowlands for me. "I've got a photo in my room of the outside, the sign – it's always there, even when I was away from music for a while. "I've been on that stage in the Barrowlands many nights lying in my bed, that's it for me. "And I do believe it will happen, standing on that stage will be the moment that all of this will have been worth it. "That's it. That's the moment." When that moment comes, he will likely already be thinking about the next dream because of his drive to write, record, release, perform, and bring his music to more ears. Connor said that for him, connection and meaning are the things he looks for. He said: "The commercial side of it, I could not care less about, it's all about the realness of music connecting with people. "I hate the word fan, it's just reaching another person, and for them to enjoy the music and feel something about words I have written. "The commercial side of things I genuinely could not care less about. 'The songs are honest and from the heart, it's stories about my life from when I was digging ditches on building sites and stuff. 'I have no idea where the song comes from, that's the truth. 'It's beautiful when people tell me what they connected with and what it meant to them, and then that tells me what it's about.'
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
British rapper AJ Tracey dons Celtic jersey before Glasgow show
British rapper AJ Tracey donned Celtic colours before his Glasgow show. The 'Thiago Silva' artist performed at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Thursday night as part of his 'Not Even A Tour' tour. The 31-year-old Londoner showed his Glasgow allegiance, sharing a photo en route to the gig. (Image: AJ Tracey via Instagram) AJ Tracey, a known Tottenham Hotspur fan, is on the third night of his sold-out UK tour. Read more: Jamie Carragher admits he wasn't a fan of Virgil van Dijk at Celtic Celtic tease Kieran Tierney's return in season ticket video He is set to perform in Edinburgh on Friday night. His third album, 'Don't Die Before You're Dead', is due for release on June 13.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge rap star hails ‘maddest energy yet' as he's spotted showing Celtic allegiances before sold-out Glasgow gig
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE UK rapper kitted himself out in Celtic colours before his sold-out Glasgow show last night. He shared two pictures of himself donning a Celtic tracksuit in the city centre on social media ahead of his much-anticipated gig at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in St. Vincent Street. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 He posted two pictures to his Instagram story 2 He enjoyed some Irn-Bru before his Glasgow show Do you recognise the famous rapper and record producer? It's London-based music icon AJ Tracey. The 'Thiago Silva' artist is currently in Scotland for his aptly named sold-out UK tour - 'Not Even A Tour'. He played at King Tut's last night and will perform in Edinburgh at the Cabaret Voltaire tonight. The 31-year-old divided fans in Glasgow with his outfit choice as he proudly displayed his Celtic allegiance in the hours leading up to his show. He posted two snaps of himself in the tracksuit on his Instagram story to his one million followers and even enjoyed a taste of Scotland too. In his first upload, the rapper confirmed to his fans he was in fact in Glasgow and proudly displayed two bottles of Irn-Bru which he no doubt enjoyed. He then thanked his Glasgow fans for their support at the show before posting another picture in Celtic colours. He wrote: "Thanks Glasgow - maddest energy yet! "Glad I had the chance to come up here and link you lot face to face. It's been a minute." Gordon Strachan on burying the hatchet with McGeady and THAT Boruc 'Pope' t-shirt Then standing with his arms crossed in popular clothing shop End Clothing, the brand shared a snap of him - which he reposted - visiting the store along with the caption: "Big up @ajtracey for pulling thru." The 2022 Brit Award nominee didn't wear his Celtic tracksuit for his gig last night. The London music star, whose real name is Ché Wolton Grant, is a big Tottenham Hotspur fan. Glasgow was the third night of his UK tour. His third album 'Don't Die Before You're Dead' is due to be released on June 13. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
British rapper AJ Tracey dons Celtic colours before Glasgow show
The 'Thiago Silva' artist performed at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut on Thursday night as part of his 'Not Even A Tour' tour. The 31-year-old Londoner showed his Glasgow allegiance, sharing a photo en route to the gig. (Image: AJ Tracey via Instagram) AJ Tracey, a known Tottenham Hotspur fan, is on the third night of his sold-out UK tour. Read more: He is set to perform in Edinburgh on Friday night. His third album, 'Don't Die Before You're Dead', is due for release on June 13.
