Dylan John Thomas, Scotland On Sunday, 19 September 2021
Dylan John Thomas | Off Axis / Dragon Soop Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 19 September 2021
Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/music
When Dylan John Thomas recently wowed a huge crowd at TRNSMT, it was the result of years of honing his craft - a process which started when he was bought a cheap guitar at the age of 13.
Serving a four-year busking apprenticeship, he created a rapport with thousands of his fellow Glaswegians, both playing the streets and at open mic nights. In that time, he forged a strong friendship with Gerry Cinnamon, who co-wrote his debut single and who he has supported on numerous arena dates. Other high-profile fans include Liam Gallagher, who personally invited him to open his Hydro show. Media interest is also gathering pace, ranging from Radio X to BBC Radio Scotland’s The Afternoon Show, as well as a revealing interviews on the Blethered podcast where Thomas talks about growing up in foster care and having ADHD.
His recent single, Feel The Fire, has just been released on Noel Gallagher’s Ignition label and will be included on a 12” vinyl. Dates in Dundee, Aberdeen and Glasgow have been announced for mid-November and are likely to be the last opportunity to see him play in an intimate setting (Glasgow is already SOLD OUT Dundee and Aberdeen are not far behind) see https://www.dylanjohnthomas.com/ | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify
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Dylan John Thomas | Off Axis / Dragon Soop Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 19 September 2021