They are strong as they are vulnerable. They are haunting as they are catchy. They are Glasvegas. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland this band is making a name for themselves the world over. At first glance it looks as if singer James Allen could be a young Joe Strummer and bassist Paul Donoghue and guitarist Rab Allan could be members of the Editors. However, do not count out drummer Caroline McKayas she is the backbone of the band, Glasvegas not just have a a unique look but sound as well. Combining dark 80's style music, think Echo and the Bunnymen or Love and Rockets with dark, haunting lyrics about life, death and social workers. At first listen, Glasvegas will strike your heart and mind and will only leaving you begging for more. Their self titled debut record is due out this month and I can already tell it will be very well received. They are just about to embark on their first US tour, and maybe worth catching before they really begin to blow up.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Rising Artist-Glasvegas
They are strong as they are vulnerable. They are haunting as they are catchy. They are Glasvegas. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland this band is making a name for themselves the world over. At first glance it looks as if singer James Allen could be a young Joe Strummer and bassist Paul Donoghue and guitarist Rab Allan could be members of the Editors. However, do not count out drummer Caroline McKayas she is the backbone of the band, Glasvegas not just have a a unique look but sound as well. Combining dark 80's style music, think Echo and the Bunnymen or Love and Rockets with dark, haunting lyrics about life, death and social workers. At first listen, Glasvegas will strike your heart and mind and will only leaving you begging for more. Their self titled debut record is due out this month and I can already tell it will be very well received. They are just about to embark on their first US tour, and maybe worth catching before they really begin to blow up.
